As the two spoke, the world around them unexpectedly grew a little quieter.
Chen Xun knew Sheng Chang'an, the Human Race Co-Lord of the Immortal Realm.
Sheng Chang'an also knew Chen Xun, the Five Elements Dao Ancestor and this generation's Supreme Strong One of the Immortal Realm.
"My home has been somewhat stifling, so I came here to view the lake. I hope I have not disturbed you, fellow daoists." Sheng Chang'an was exceedingly modest. He possessed neither the innate dominance of an Overlord Clan Co-Lord nor the supreme majesty of one long seated in a high position, controlling the fates of countless living beings.
Modesty was the very quality that should not have appeared in this man, yet it had appeared.
Most astonishing of all, upon hearing Chen Xun's name, Sheng Chang'an did not reveal the slightest unusual expression. Not even his Dao Heart stirred with a trace of a ripple. It was as though he had merely encountered a Green Mountain traveler while passing through Green Mountain.
"You arrived first, Daoist. How could you have disturbed us?" Chen Xun's expression was calm, carrying a faint smile. "Still, if home feels stifling, coming outside to clear your mind and behold the grandeur of mountains and rivers is indeed excellent. I understand."
Sheng Chang'an calmly returned the cupped fist salute, his smile deepening as he turned back to continue viewing the lake.
He truly liked the Immortal Soil Beyond the Domains—not with the desire to possess it, but from the depths of his heart. The mountains and rivers here were orderly; even the Great Dao Competition was orderly. There was no inexplicable turmoil.
He had inherited the position of Human Race Co-Lord and received the reverence and worship of countless beings beneath heaven, but he had likewise inherited humanity's blood