If Fang Chen were unwelcome here, it would be impossible for such a Supreme Celestial to personally make the trip to escort him and grant him a private audience. Cui Shenzhi and the others had originally intended to discuss cultivation techniques with Fang Chen at the earliest opportunity, but given the present situation, they could only wait. ……
Arriving before Supreme Celestial Xulong, Fang Chen immediately cupped his fists and said, "Fang Chen of the Inspection Office pays his respects to Grand Hall Master Xulong." Supreme Celestial Xulong's gaze shifted, and the corners of his mouth twitched into what seemed like a smile. "We will speak inside."
With a flick of his body, Fang Chen felt the surrounding environment instantly transform, and he found himself within a majestic and solemn grand hall. In this hall, besides Supreme Celestial Xulong, there were quite a few Saints, who were sizing up Fang Chen with curious gazes. Fang Chen recognized an old acquaintance—the Detention Department hall master who had been afflicted by the Nether-Erosion Poison at Nine Extremes Mountain, the one who later appeared to take Yan Yuan away, that weathered old man.
Chapter 1039