"It's not important. What matters is that we both got what we needed. When you were down and out, I restored your body, giving you the strength to fight again."
Ming Zhitian snorted coldly, "You covet my body? Who do you think you are, wanting to control me? Get lost!"
The Shen An Chang Sheng Jue, suppressed by his will, slowly receded, scoffing, "One day you will need me... Hahahaha..."
Returning to the Xiugu Realm, Ming Zhitian made a vow by drawing a searing line across his palm: "If I do not save Chen'er and slay the old thief, I, Ming Zhitian, swear I will not be human!"
The Twin Immortal Eyes underwent a change, and diamond blood flowed anew within him.
"Marshal Ming! Master!"
Fei Jiang and Yiyi, concerned, rushed to Ming Zhitian's side. "Are you alright? What kind of monster was that?"
Ming Zhitian shook his head. He had only seen an invisible hand and hadn't caught a glimpse of the divine being. "I will find the answer."
Fei Jiang asked, "Do you need my assistance? I will go find Emperor Hong Suan and the others immediately."
Ming Zhitian waved his hand. "No, I want to find it myself. Beings like that are beyond your help. You two handle the aftermath of the chaos, and make sure everyone's spirits aren't dampened by this."
"Yes! I will attend to it at once."
Starfall Ancient Sect—
Ming Zhitian appeared here. The Starfall Ancient Sect, once hailed as the foremost in the Xiugu Realm, was now so desolate, its talents gradually dwindling. After the trials of the Ancient Immortal Emperors and the Undying Demon Emperors, it had suffered immensely.
He had barely taken a few steps when someone called out to him, "Hey, little junior brother, what are you doing here?"
Ming Zhitian turned around. "Did you call me?"
The man in green nodded. "It's just you and me here, of course, I called you. Judging by your attire, you must be new. Lost your way? We've recruited a lot of disciples recently, and it's been driving me crazy. They're all so arrogant and refuse to be disciplined. Never mind, what am I telling you this for? Come with me quickly."
Seeing Ming Zhitian didn't move, the man in green looked confused. "What's wrong? Although our Starfall Ancient Sect isn't a major sect, it's still a reputable one. If we weren't short-handed lately, I wouldn't be out here looking for new recruits. I heard our sect is about to change its Sect Master again. It's someone from the Supreme Sovereign's extended family. This relative suddenly barged in, and I don't know what's going on. Never mind, hurry and follow your senior brother."
Ming Zhitian shook his head. "I am here to find the Supreme Sovereign."
The man in green was stunned. "Looking for the Sect Master? Is the Sect Master someone a small fry like you can just see? Stop joking. If you don't listen, I, your senior brother, will report you to the sect and have you expelled."
Ming Zhitian vanished in a flash… leaving only the man in green standing there, bewildered. "This..."
Within the Sect—
Ming Zhitian repeatedly inquired among the sect disciples and learned the location of the Supreme Sovereign.
Upon arriving at Hengyang Hall, Ming Zhitian was stopped by the guarding disciples. "Halt! Which branch's new disciple are you? This is not a place you should be. Go back immediately."
Ming Zhitian clasped his hands in a gesture of respect. "Please inform him, I am here to see the Supreme Sovereign."
"Insolent!" the guarding disciple rebuked. "Are you allowed to speak the Supreme Sovereign's name so casually?"
Ming Zhitian couldn't help but frown, thinking, "Do I look that much like a new disciple?"
The guarding disciple grew impatient. "Hey, I'm talking to you! Why aren't you leaving? Are you waiting to be punished?"
Suddenly, an eight-bearer sedan chair approached from ahead and stopped at the entrance of Hengyang Hall.