Inside Biyou Palace, Shui Huo sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion. The Kui Ox had assumed its true form, its eyes closed as it idly swished its tail.
"Where is Tongtian? Tell him to come out and see me!"
A shout like a thunderclap rang beside them, shattering their peace. Shui Huo abruptly looked up at the speaker, his expression changing drastically. He hurriedly rose from the cushion and bowed respectfully.
"Reporting to Second Master, Master went into the chaos thirty years ago to comprehend the Great Dao and has yet to return," Shui Huo said cautiously, afraid of angering the visitor.
The visitor was none other than Lord Yuanshi, who had come from Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain.
Upon hearing this, Lord Yuanshi's brows instantly furrowed into a deep crease. He snorted coldly and said with clear displeasure, "He certainly ran off quickly! He takes in disciples himself, then leaves them for us to deal with."
After muttering to himself, Lord Yuanshi clasped his hands behind his back and paced through Biyou Palace, casually surveying the surroundings.
Then he turned to Shui Huo, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction. "You have followed Third Master for so many years. You know full well how carefree he is. You should be more attentive and make sure everything is properly arranged for him."
"Look at this Biyou Palace—empty and disorderly. What kind of spectacle is this? Where is the bearing of a Saint? The disciple acceptance ceremony is about to begin, yet there is not the slightest bit of preparation. Aren't you afraid outsiders will laugh at you?"
Shui Huo and the Kui Ox quietly exchanged glances, both feeling rather helpless.
What cultivator would be stupid enough to mock a Saint?
"Yes, yes, Second Master is right. The Kui Ox