"According to the news we received, the adjudicators Qianniu Dao Court sent are disciples of the Xiao Family."
At this, the Second Prince gave an awkward smile.
"But what does that have to do with us?" Xia Wanqing still looked utterly puzzled.
The Sixth Elder beside her coughed softly.
Looking at Xia Wanqing, he said, "The Xiao Family actually has some ties to our Tianwu Sect."
"How come I've never heard of it?" Xia Wanqing asked doubtfully.
"Many years ago, when the Heavenly Martial Great Emperor was still around, our Tianwu Dao Court and Qianniu Dao Court were both renowned far and wide.
The two factions often formed marriage alliances."
The Sixth Elder said.
"But later, after the Heavenly Martial Great Emperor departed and the Dao Source was destroyed, we fell into decline.
Our ties with Qianniu Dao Court gradually broke off."
"The Second Prince certainly has a fine scheme," Xia Wanqing said flatly.
"But I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. We have long since lost all contact with Qianniu Dao Court."
"Miss Xia, don't be angry. I admit that I concealed some things, but I will still let you enter the secret realm.
We are merely taking what we each need," Chen Luo said with a smile.
"As for whether there is still any connection, that is not important.
Perhaps they will remember old ties. I can guarantee that, no matter the outcome,
I will ensure that you enter the secret realm."
"Since we're already here, let's take a look," Xu Zimo said.
"Otherwise, after all this running around, wouldn't we have come for nothing?"
"Brother Xu is indeed wise," Chen Luo replied with a smile.
Xia Wanqing glanced at Xu Zimo and did not object further.
Emperor Chu walked at the very front.
Straight ahead, a group of