"The Jiuwei Sect has indeed already made its move. With the First Elder leading them, they set off for the Star River Empire several steps ahead of us," the Tianwu Sect's First Elder said.
"The Nine Nights Immortal King is their concern. There is no need for us to rush over this matter," the Old Man seated above replied.
"When the time comes, we can simply send a few young disciples to gain some experience.
"With the Star River Empire there, whoever goes will only get to drink the soup."
"Who is the Nine Nights Immortal King?" Xu Zimo looked at Xia Wanqing and asked.
"Legend has it that both our Tianwu Sect and the Jiuwei Sect were once great sects.
"Our ancestor, the Heavenly Martial Great Emperor, and their ancestor, the Nine Nights Immortal King, were both resounding figures," Xia Wanqing said softly.
"That is why they are in such a hurry this time—the secret realm concerns the Nine Nights Immortal King.
"Besides, both our sects have now declined. Everyone is searching for their own ancestors.
"They hope their ancestors will return and restore the sects to their former glory."
"Then where did your ancestors go?" Xu Zimo asked.
"Who knows? Rumor has it that they went to one of the other realms among the Nine Domains and never returned."
Just as the two were whispering to each other, the Old Man seated above called out, "Wanqing."
Xia Wanqing hurried forward.
"Now, let us discuss your matter," the Old Man said.
His gaze swept across everyone present before he continued, "You all know that it is time for me to step down.
"The election of a new Young Sect Master is imminent.
"I said before that if Wanqing resolved the matter of her husband, she would be established as