Because this group was none other than the rulers of the Eternal God Sect.
Sect Master Gong Chuhe, along with all the other elders, had arrived.
There were three Saints present alone, and beneath them, countless Heaven Melting Realm experts.
This was the strongest force in the Southern Region—the Eternal God Sect.
This group could practically cover the sky with one hand and run rampant throughout the Southern Region without restraint.
"Young Master Lin, welcome to Eternal City," Gong Chuhe said with a smile as he strode forward with the bearing of a dragon and tiger.
During the time they had waited for Xu Zimo to emerge, they had already investigated his identity thoroughly—Lin Qiu, a disciple of the Nine Heavens Emperor Sect.
This was the strength of their intelligence network.
"Sect Master Gong, do you need something?" Xu Zimo asked.
He looked around. Even Jiuyou had been blocked outside by these people.
"This is not a place for conversation. Would Young Master Lin be willing to return to the sect with us so we may discuss this matter further?" Gong Chuhe asked with a smile.
Xu Zimo surveyed his surroundings and smiled. "With a formation like this, would it matter if I said no?"
"Young Master Lin jests," Gong Chuhe said, waving a hand.
A flying sedan was carried over from nearby.
The sedan was pale blue, its roof formed of triangular sections, with several wind chimes hanging from it.
The blue cloth was embroidered with the sect emblem of the Eternal God Sect.
"Please enter the sedan, Young Master Lin," Gong Chuhe said with a smile.
"Let my friend come over as well," Xu Zimo said, pointing at Jiuyou, who had been stopped outside.
The blue-robed disciples allowed Jiuyou through, and the two entered the sedan together.
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