"What are you here for?" the Sect Master of Ban Shan Sect said testily as he turned around.
At these words, Yan Chongzhang’s expression suddenly became much more serious, and he sighed, "I actually wish that Shen, the junior, would temporarily forget about Ban Shan Sect... Pan Boyang from the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Sect has come to visit our sect, and he has already arrived outside our sect."
"Pan Boyang?" The Sect Master of Ban Shan Sect pondered for a moment before responding, "The young man ranked thirty-ninth on the Daoist Soldier Record?"
For a Baiyu Capital Cultivator, having a giant of the Unity Realm Stage remember his name was in itself a proof of strength.
Of course, this also wasn’t to say that the Sect Master of Ban Shan Sect was excessively idle.
These great sect geniuses were always potential possessors of He Dao Bao Di, and once they achieved a breakthrough, with their accumulation, their strength could very likely surpass those of these oldies.
"Exactly him. Last time, it was he who was offended by Shen, the junior... though he is not aware of Shen’s true identity," Yan Chongzhang said, furrowing his brows slightly and feeling somewhat troubled.
I have already sent down orders letting our sect’s disciples and elders not mention anything related to Shen, the junior. Those three Southern Hong Daozi are all intelligent people, they likely won’t slip up, but I’m afraid..."
"Afraid of what? It hasn’t even been thirty days, and could he have come within these few days? It doesn’t matter whether he comes or not!"
The Sect Master of Ban Shan Sect was clearly trying to convince himself, but as someone who has reached He Dao Bao Di, he quickly suppressed his emotions and indifferently said, "Recently, the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Sect’s influence has been too overpowering, and too many forces wish to attach themselves to them. It might not be a good idea for us to rashly approach them. Just see to the reception yourself, and dismiss him perfunctorily if need be."
"I’m just afraid he is here to fault us," Yan Chongzhang said softly.
"Have you offended him?" the Sect Master of Ban Shan Sect asked, glancing sideways.
"Not at all—" Yan Chongzhang’s words hadn’t fallen when they were interrupted by a cold sneer from his master.
"Even if we have offended him, so what? He thinks he’s qualified to challenge our Ban Shan Sect, a mere junior like him? Do me a favor and keep your backbone straight, disciple; I’m actually feeling quite embarrassed right now."
"I... understand, master,"
Yan Chongzhang pondered for a moment, a hint of helplessness crossed his face. Everyone praised him for his calmness, so much so that even just an extra glance at Shen previously had made Elder Yang panic.
But with all this calmness, he had gradually lost many of his edges.
Looking at Su Hongxiu of the Heavenly Sword Sect, her strength might not be much superior to his, but that sharpness about her pained Yan Chongzhang’s eyes.
He rubbed his face vigorously and turned towards the outside of the sect.
Outside of Ban Shan Sect.
At the summit of the majestic pillars bridging heaven and earth, the grand River and Mountains Scroll slowly unfolded.
Inside the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Palace, there was also a futon placed.
Only this time, the figure sitting atop it had become incredibly solid, and his facial features were clear to see.
This direct disciple from the top-tier power in Hongze was making his first appearance in his true form in this remote location in Western Hong.
The same Dao Imperial Palace, identical River and Mountains Scroll.
But the robustness emanating from it was more than ten times what it had been before!
The man looked down with icy eyes, the aura around him vaguely hinting at an injury, as if weakened.
But his voice remained as deep and resounding as ever, echoing like a great bell across the skies, "Pan Boyang, the direct disciple from the ninth sub-sect of the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Sect, has come to visit the sect!"
"Yan Chongzhang, won’t you come out and welcome me quickly?"
This call by name was clearly not in good spirit.
But whether it was his name or the backing of the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Sect, both were sufficient for him to act without restrain in Western Hong.
To these cultivators from the Northern Hong, hiding one’s identity was the most foolish act; if one got killed, no one would even know.
Boldly displaying their Dao Imperial Palace allowed them an unobstructed path!
None dared to covet even a bit!