Yan Taibai returned to Heavenly Star City with Yuanyao and the others. They faced no obstruction or difficulty along the way; in fact, the Star Palace cultivators welcomed them warmly, their faces wearing expressions of fawning sycophancy. This was something that would have been absolutely impossible in the past.
Zhou Yuan, Yan Ruyan, Zhuo Ruting, and Fan Jingmei did not return; only Ling Yuling accompanied them back. She also brought an invitation from the Star Palace’s Heavenly Star Sages.
"Master, my parents have requested your presence at the Holy Hall to discuss a matter," Ling Yuling said, bowing respectfully.
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