"Fellow Daoist, please forgive us. We really... cannot be so casual about this."
Outside Spirit Firmament Gorge, Elder Jingchen, who was responsible for guarding the gorge this time, wore a somewhat helpless expression.
The young cultivator before him was named Deng Ke. He claimed to have come from the Wusun Kingdom and wished to pay his respects to True Person Ciyu.
Deng Ke was rather anxious. "I understand the rules, but I truly have an urgent matter. Perhaps True Person Ciyu could spare a moment to see me..."
Jingchen sighed inwardly.
According to the rules, without an invitation from the Taiyi Sect, one had to wait until the gathering began in a few days, when Spirit Firmament Gorge would be fully opened. Since the people from Jun Mountain and that person from Luofu had arrived, far too many people had tried to slip into Spirit Firmament Gorge over the past few days.
There were Golden Core, Foundation Establishment, and even Qi Refining cultivators, fish and dragons all mingling together.
Many were of unknown origins.
True Person Ciyu was kindhearted and might agree to see them all, but as a host from the Taiyi Sect, Jingchen naturally had an obligation to help keep some of these miscellaneous visitors away.
The man before him was not even a cultivator from the Tang Court's territories in the Central Region. In his eyes, Deng Ke unquestionably belonged among those "miscellaneous visitors."
Besides, he had already asked beforehand. Deng Ke did not know Song Yan at all, so where could this urgent business have come from?
"I understand your feelings, Fellow Daoist."
"But True Person Ciyu has come from afar and endured a tiring journey. With the gathering approaching, we, as hosts, must also ensure peace and quiet for our honored guests."
"This is standard