Due to Xuanyi, Zhang He and Li Chun’s attitudes had changed greatly.

With this, the Dark Guards were also more polite when faced with the people of the Evil Sky Pavilion. They did not dare to ask the people of the Evil Sky Pavilion to do menial tasks as well.

As for the people of the Evil Sky Pavilion, they were rather tactful. They helped without being asked to show their worth. Needless to say, it was impossible for their Pavilion Master to do such a thing.

It was known where the rumors came from, but rumors had been swirling around about how Lu Zhou, the captain of the new Dark Guards, and Xuanyi had chatted happily at night. The duo was said to be discussing the Dao, and they benefited from each other. Most shockingly, they heard Xuanyi had even gained some insight from Lu Zhou.

These rumors made the Dark Guards even more polite to Lu Zhou.

In the following period of time, Lu Zhou spent some time exploring the place. With Xuanyi’s appreciation for him, and his ‘identity’ as the White Emperor’s subordinate, as long as it was not a forbidden area, he could travel rather freely.

Lu Zhou found some places familiar and unfamiliar. Naturally, these familiar places were only because of the memories from 100,000 years ago that he obtained.

Lu Zhou also went to Xuanyi Palace’s Rune Hall, Formation Hall, and training halls. Sometimes, he could not help but say a few words from the side.

Those who were able to join any of the ten halls in the Great Void were all elites, whether they were natives to the Great Void or nine domains. However, those from the nine domains were easier to teach. All in all, everyone learned a thing or two from Lu Zhou.

Following that, it did not take long for these people to hear about how that highly talented person was from the Dark Guards in Xuanyi Palace and had caught Xuanyi’s eye, and it caused another stir.

When Lu Zhou learned about the matter, he said, “I was only casually making a few words of enlightenment. It’s not so exaggerated.”

Meng Changdong said, “Pavilion Master is right. When one becomes a supreme being, one’s cultivation depends more on one’s state of mind. It’d be strange to improve by leaps and bounds with just a few words.”

At this time, Yan Zhenluo walked in from outside. “Greetings, Pavilion Master.”

“Where are the others?” Lu Zhou asked.

“Since we can wander relatively freely in Xuanyi Palace, the others have gone to different places to learn new things. There are many places to learn from here such as the Rune Hall, Forging Hall, the Formation Hall, and the library. The library here has many books about Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism techniques. They are much more comprehensive than any in the nine domains,” Yan Zhenluo replied.

Lu Zhou nodded. “That’s good.”

Yan Zhenluo smiled and said, “It’s a pity that Pavilion Master Lu is busy. Otherwise, we’d gain more from Pavilion Master Lu’s guidance.”

This could be seen from Lu Zhou’s ten disciples. It was a pity such an encounter was fated and could not be sought.

After Yan Zhenluo finished speaking, Li Chun walked in from outside with a smile on his face.

“Dao Saint Li is here as well,” Yan Zhenluo said.

Li Chun cupped his fists together at Lu Zhou and said, “Brother Lu, it’s only been a few days since we last met, but you look radiant.”

Lu Zhou asked, “What’s the matter?”

“I heard that Brother Lu has been doing well during this period of time in the Great Void. Many of our Dark Guards have also received pointers from you. I was just a little curious so I came to visit you,” Li Chun replied. Inwardly, he was still wondering why the White Emperor sent Lu Zhou here.

Lu Zhou, as the White Emperor’s subordinate, was so high profile. This meant that the White Emperor did not care about hiding his intentions. Was the White Emperor truly planning to return to the Great Void?

Lu Zhou shook his head. “It’s just nonsense. How can it be called guidance?”

“It’s not nonsense. Yesterday, I went to see His Majesty. His Majesty has been studying the murals and muttering to himself. Those murals have always been mysterious. They must have helped him to further comprehend the path of cultivation.”

Lu Zhou said, “The murals were created by Great Master Wu Shengzi in ancient times. They’re just ordinary paintings.”

Li Chun said, puzzled, “How can they be ordinary? I clearly sensed a mysterious power from them.”

Lu Zhou said, “If they’re truly mysterious, do you think you’d be able to sense it?”

Li Chun nodded. “That’s true.”

After all, if it was so profound, it would not be easy to sense.

Buzz!

At this moment, the distinct sound of energy resonance rang from the direction of Xuanyi Hall.

Li Chun went outside to have a look and saw a huge halo above Xuanyi Hall.

The halo was green and was bigger than Xuanyi Hall.

The Dark Guards rushed out one after another with expressions of reverence on their faces when they saw the green halo.

It did not take long before the cultivator of Xuanyi Palace came out and bowed in the direction of Xuanyi Hall.

“Congratulations on becoming a great divine king!”

Similar cries rang from all over Xuanyi Palace.

Li Chun revealed an expression of surprise before he also said, “Congratulations, Your Majesty, on becoming a great divine king!”

Everyone from the Evil Sky Pavilion exchanged a look.

‘He became a great divine king just like that?!’

Li Chun returned to Lu Zhou and said, “Brother Lu, you really hid yourself too deeply. You’ve truly broadened my horizons!”

Lu Zhou: “???”

“His Majesty’s cultivation had stagnated for 30,000 years. I didn’t expect that with your guidance, he immediately broke through! To think you said the murals are only ordinary. Brother Lu, let’s drink till we get drunk today! We can drink at my place!” Li Chun said as he stepped forward to grab Lu Zhou’s arm.

Lu Zhou frowned and shook Li Chun’s hand away before he said, “Xuanyi was about to advance because of his own luck. While his cultivation stagnated at that of a divine king, he continued to accumulate experience and cultivate, which resulted in today’s breakthrough. I didn’t enlighten him.”

“Brother Lu, just keep on bluffing.”

Lu Zhou’s expression turned solemn as he said, “You’re a Dao Saint, after all. You’ve cultivated for many years and listened to many sages. How many of them managed to enlighten you?”

Upon hearing this, Li Chun was slightly startled. Then, he nodded and said, “I’m just joking, Brother Lu. Please don’t take it to heart.”

Swoosh!

At this moment, a figure appeared above the Dark Hall.

The Dark Guards bowed and said, “Greetings, Your Majesty.”

Li Chun also turned around and said, “Greetings, Your Majesty.”

Xuanyi, the new great divine king, ignored everyone. Instead, he flashed and appeared in front of Lu Zhou before he said with a smile, “It’s all thanks to Pavilion Master Lu’s words of enlightenment that I was able to break through.”

Li Chun: “???”

Li Chun thought that this time Lu Zhou would not be able to wash himself clean of this even if he jumped into the ocean.

In fact, Li Chun was also confused by Xuanyi’s treatment of Lu Zhou. Even if Lu Zhou was a subordinate of the White Emperor, the treatment should be so good to this extent. No matter what, Xuanyi was the Master of Xuanyi Hall. In terms of status, Xuanyi was not inferior to the White Emperor.

How could Li Chun know that in the eyes of Xuanyi, Lu Zhou was someone whose existence was far superior to everyone, not just the White Emperor?

At this moment, Xuanyi seemed to realize his actions would attract unwanted attention so he cleared his throat and straightened his back, regaining his dignity. Then, he asked in a domineering tone, “Dao Saint Li, why are you here?”

Li Chun smiled. “I heard that Brother Lu has cultivation insights so I came to ask for advice.”

Xuanyi frowned. “Are you worthy?”

“Huh?” Li Chun was puzzled.

Xuanyi once again realized his mistake. He cleared his throat and said, “You have to accompany Pavilion Master Lu more often and help him familiarize himself with Xuanyi Palace as soon as possible.”

“Rest assured, Your Majesty,” Li Chun said.

Xuanyi nodded in satisfaction. Then, he turned to Lu Zhou and said, “I’ve been invited to Southern Split Mountain to discuss the Dao. If Pavilion Master Lu has the time, why don’t you come with me?”

“Southern Split Mountain?” Li Chun asked.

“The Scarlet Emperor invited me there so it’s difficult to refuse his invitation,” Xuanyi said.

Upon hearing this, Li Chun said, “I’m free! I’m free!”

Xuanyi frowned and said, “There are still many matters to deal with in the Dark Hall. Dao Saint Li, you should stay back.”

“Ah?”

‘Didn’t he tell me to accompany Brother Lu?’

Xuanyi said, “This matter concerns the competition for the commanders. Zhang He will come with me.”

Realization dawned on Li Chun. If he left as well, there would be no one left to handle the matters in the Dark Hall.

Xuanyi turned back to Lu Zhou and asked, “Pavilion Master Lu, are you willing to come with me?”

Li Chun: “…”

‘This treatment is really too much!’

Lu Zhou said indifferently, “Very well. I’ll go and have a look.”

…

At the same time.

Southern Split Mountain in the south of the Great Void near Xuanyi Palace.

There was an independent Dao hall here. It was guarded by Nan Li, a divine king.

There were more than a dozen floating platforms and buildings in the sky. It was truly a spectacular sight.

The Southern Split Mountain did not compete with the ten halls and was friends with everyone. It also steered clear of worldly affairs.

Nan Li, the divine lord, was a native of the Great Void.

At this moment, a cultivator appeared outside of Nan Li’s hall and said, “Divine lord, the Crimson Emperor’s people are here.”

Nan Li nodded and appeared outside the hall. As the light around his body dissipated, he asked, “Has the Scarlet Emperor arrived?”

“He has yet to arrive. We might have to wait for a while before he arrives since he’s coming from the Flaming Seas. Mr. Ri and Mr. Duanmu, along with the Flaming Sea’s Four Vajras, are here.”

Nan Li said, “I’ve long heard that those two are extraordinarily talented and possessed the Great Void Seeds. Over the past 100 years, their cultivation has increased by leaps and bounds. They’re likely going to fight for the positions of commanders of the ten halls as well.”

“Do you want to meet them?”

“Of course. I want to see what kind of people are worthy of the Great Void Seeds,” Nan Li replied.

At this time, another cultivator appeared outside of Nan Li’s hall. He bowed and said, “Divine lord, Emperor Xuanyi has arrived.”

Nan Li shook his head and said with a helpless expression, “He came uninvited?”

“It’s said that he was invited by the Scarlet Emperor.”

Nan Li chuckled. “Is the Scarlet Emperor eyeing the Xuanyi Hall? Is he trying to snatch the position of the Commander of Xuanyi Hall? Anyway, a guest is a guest. Welcome him.”

“Understood.”

…

On the eastern horizon of Southern Split Mountain.

In a brown flying chariot.

Mingshi Yin said, “Why did he choose this place? He could’ve just gone to the other party’s territory. Why must he find a neutral ground?”

“Mr. Ri, this is done in consideration of the Scarlet Emperor’s relationship with the ten halls and the Sacred Temple. Divine Lord Nan Li has never interfered in worldly affairs so this is the best place,” one of the Vajras said.

“Hypocrite,” Mingshi Yin said.

Duanmu Sheng asked, “Old Fourth, are you confident?”

“Of course,” Mingshi Yin said with a smile, “Just you wait and see. I’ll beat the entire Xuanyi Palace to the ground!”

At this moment, the Vajra standing behind Mingshi Yin said, “Don’t underestimate the Commander of Xuanyi Palace. His cultivation is quite profound. Apart from that, Xuanyi Palace has also recruited a few new Dark Guards. Among them, it’s said one of them is a Dao expert. Even Emperor Xuanyi treats him with respect.”

At this moment, Mingshi Yin thought about his Second Senior Brother. His aura changed immediately as he shifted and stood with his hands on his back. He emulated his Second Senior Brother as he said confidently, “Don’t worry. It’s all the same. I’ll beat them all to the ground.”