Ming Xin took a single step out of the Sea of Creation Origin. His aura was perfectly harmonious, and though the cycles of laws contained within him had already faded from sight,
they left his entire person with an unfathomably profound aura, as though every gesture he made could stir the surrounding laws into response.
Beneath the World Tree, the incarnation of Ancient Venerable Qing Xuan was already waiting, with the Three Venerables standing beside him. Across from them stood a rather unusual visitor.
It was not a creature of flesh and blood, but a humanoid construct woven from countless fine golden branches and emerald leaves.
It stood roughly as tall as an ordinary person, emanating a gentle vitality along with strange spatial fluctuations.
Its face was formed from light and shadow, bearing a programmed friendly smile, yet its eyes were lively and filled with wisdom.
"Fellow Daoist Ming Xin, this is the Wan Hua Treasure Tree's envoy—the Golden Leaf Steward," Ancient Venerable Qing Xuan introduced.
"I have long heard of Venerable Ming Xin's great name. Now that I have met you, your reputation is indeed well deserved."
The Golden Leaf Steward's pleasant voice did not travel through vibrations in the air, but acted directly upon the mind, carrying a reassuring sense of trust. It bowed slightly with elegant poise.
"You are too courteous, Steward." Ming Xin returned the gesture, calmly studying the other party.
He could sense exquisite energy circuits and spatial runes within the construct. Its core appeared to be connected to some immensely distant and colossal existence.
"I have come unannounced this time on behalf of the Wan Hua Treasure Tree, to express our respect to Venerable Ming Xin and Ancient Venerable Qing Xuan, and to bring some information that may interest you both."
The Golden Leaf