Fangsheng was at the top of the Hundred Pride Ranking. If he was willing to speak up for him, there probably wouldn't be any need for the Supreme Elder to get involved. Who knew when the Supreme Elder would be back anyway? He couldn't just sit around here for a month or two.
"Junior Brother Zhou, I just happened to fly past your peak. It has been a long time, and I've missed you terribly. I rudely pursued you here—you won't blame me, will you?" Fangsheng offered this explanation for his appearance.
Hearing Fangsheng say this, Chang Qiubai realized that Zhou Chuan's background was extraordinary. Even the top-ranked practitioner on the Hundred Pride Ranking was on friendly terms with him; his identity as a Direct Disciple was likely genuine.
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