After following Chang Ming out of the Xuantian Hall, Xu Yuxiu proceeded directly to the Patriarchs’ Hall. This was a mandatory step for any disciple promoted to the inner sect.
The atmosphere before the Patriarchs’ Hall was solemn and reverent, designed for paying respects to the ancestors of the Taixuan Sect. In the center of the vast grounds stood a magnificent statue, one thousand feet tall. It depicted the founder of the Taixuan Sect, Venerable Xuanxu, as he had appeared in his middle age. He was dressed in flowing robes, a gourd tied to his waist, his hands clasped behind his back as he gazed up at the heavens. Even from a distance, just by looking at the stone carving, Xu Yuxiu felt as though she could see the very eyes of Venerable Xuanxu, piercing through the sky and looking deep into the starry expanse.
A single glance was enough to overwhelm her with the immense power radiating from the statue. It struck straight at her heart, causing it to tremble violently, and her spiritual power surged, threatening to spiral out of control. Fortunately, she harbored no hostility as she looked upon the statue; otherwise, that single gaze would have been enough to trigger a backlash and obliterate her instantly.
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