(ps: Too sleepy, I haven't proofread these two chapters for typos, and they've been a bit watery lately, so please bear with me.)
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A resonant voice echoed from the Mi Huo Sect, followed by a figure in red.
This was the Sect Master of the Mi Huo Sect, Kan Haosi, a powerhouse in the late stage of the Divine Venerable realm.
These individuals who could gather here were all roughly of similar cultivation levels. Those in the Great Perfection of the Divine Venerable realm had already reached the peak of cultivation, and such people were practically invisible.
Today, however, one had arrived: the renowned Lord of Myriad Nether, whose "Divine Maiden Selection" had already made his name widely known throughout the Divine Realm.
Upon appearing, Kan Haosi first bowed to the Lord of Myriad Nether, who stood behind Zhang Sanfeng, saying, "The presence of the Lord of Myriad Nether in my sect is our great honor."
The Lord of Myriad Nether, being in the Great Perfection of the Divine Venerable realm, naturally held a higher status.
There was indeed a gap between the late stage and the Great Perfection of the Divine Venerable realm.
However, what piqued Kan Haosi's curiosity was that, given the Lord of Myriad Nether's status, shouldn't he be at the forefront? Why did he prefer to stand behind others?
Although curious, Kan Haosi didn't overthink it. After all, the Lord of Myriad Nether had always lived in the desolate void and was likely somewhat unaccustomed to the outside world, preferring to stand amidst the crowd. Everyone had different preferences, and their living environments greatly influenced them.
"You don't need to mind me. Just pretend I don't exist," the Lord of Myriad Nether waved his hand, signaling Kan Haosi not to be so formal.
In the presence of the master, it was hardly his place, a mere servant, to put on airs. Therefore, he quickly declined Kan Haosi's politeness.
"Uh..." Kan Haosi was momentarily unsure of what to say. The Lord of Myriad Nether's demeanor surprised him, and his gaze then shifted to Zhang Sanfeng.
Since the Lord of Myriad Nether was following Zhang Sanfeng, his presence here must be related to Zhang Sanfeng.
"Divine Venerable Kan, there's no need to be so formal. The Lord of Myriad Nether dislikes being in the spotlight. He's accompanying me for some fun this time, so you don't need to pay him too much mind," Zhang Sanfeng said, seeing the pleading look in Kan Haosi's eyes and offering an explanation.
Zhang Sanfeng's words greatly astonished Kan Haosi. Since when did the Lord of Myriad Nether have such a close relationship with Zhang Sanfeng?
However, since Zhang Sanfeng had already extricated him from the awkwardness, he smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "Divine Venerable Zhang, as expected of a grandmaster, you have made many friends."
After speaking, Kan Haosi greeted Gu Hongguang and the black-robed man who had previously greeted Zhang Sanfeng, "Divine Venerable Gu, Divine Venerable Bu, greetings to both of you. Welcome to my Mi Huo Sect."
Gu Hongguang and Bu Changqiu nodded in response and replied courteously.
Kan Haosi looked at the four Divine Venerables he had greeted. Standing beside Zhang Sanfeng was a young man, and anyone who could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Zhang Sanfeng must hold a special position. However, he couldn't sense the man's cultivation, likely due to some artifact shielding it. But whoever stood beside Zhang Sanfeng was certainly no ordinary person. Kan Haosi looked respectfully at Xia Feng and asked, "May I know who this young friend is?"
"Xia Feng," Xia Feng replied calmly.
Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng took the initiative to introduce him, "This is a young friend of mine. I brought him along for some fun."
"Oh, I see. Then please, everyone, follow me into the sect." Kan Haosi gave a soft "oh," nodding in understanding. He knew in his heart that Zhang Sanfeng's young friend was definitely not simple, otherwise, Zhang Sanfeng wouldn't treat him with such respect.
The group followed Kan Haosi into the sect.
As the grand assembly was scheduled for tomorrow, all sects were arranged to rest in large halls for the night. The Mi Huo Sect occupied 80% of the western city, covering a vast area with countless palaces, making hosting them very convenient.
After arranging their disciples, the various sect leaders followed Kan Haosi to the main hall for tea and casual conversation. They analyzed matters of the Divine Realm, as this group of people represented the very pinnacle of the Divine Realm.
As Zhang Sanfeng had mentioned earlier that he brought Xia Feng along for fun, Xia Feng joined them in their discussions, which didn't seem out of place. Besides Zhang Sanfeng and his companions, there were four or five other Divine Venerables in the hall. Most of the attendees for the meeting had arrived.
Upon seeing Zhang Sanfeng arrive, especially the Lord of Myriad Nether, those in the hall rose and greeted the Lord of Myriad Nether. In terms of status, the Lord of Myriad Nether's position was indeed very high, being a super expert in the Great Perfection of the Divine Venerable realm.
"Don't mind me," the Lord of Myriad Nether said, yet he remained motionless beside Xia Feng. Everyone, like Kan Haosi earlier, was puzzled but no one asked.
Kan Haosi offered a casual explanation and then arranged seats for the four who had entered with him. The Lord of Myriad Nether had twice told him not to mind him, so Kan Haosi first arranged Zhang Sanfeng's seat. Zhang Sanfeng politely accepted and sat down. Then he arranged Gu Hongguang's seat, but the latter absolutely refused to sit first. Kan Haosi assumed Gu Hongguang was being polite, understanding that as a divine monk, showing courtesy was normal. Next, he arranged Bu Changqiu's seat. Two of the three Divine Venerables had been seated, with one still being modest. Now, it should be fine to arrange a seat for the Lord of Myriad Nether, right?
"Lord of Myriad Nether, please sit here." Kan Haosi specifically reserved an important seat for the Lord of Myriad Nether and gestured towards it.
The Lord of Myriad Nether heard him but made no sound, remaining motionless. What did this mean? If Gu Hongguang alone was being modest, it would be understandable, but the Lord of Myriad Nether also seemed to be acting modestly? What was going on?
He had invited the Lord of Myriad Nether to sit, and now the latter ignored him. This was somewhat embarrassing, as he was the host, and these people were guests. When guests show no regard for the host, anyone would feel uncomfortable. However, considering it was the Lord of Myriad Nether, Kan Haosi felt he could neither express his anger nor remain silent.
"I'll take a seat then," Xia Feng said, noticing Kan Haosi's predicament and understanding that both Gu Hongguang and the Lord of Myriad Nether were hesitant to sit because of him. Zhang Sanfeng was different; they knew each other as old friends. As for Bu Changqiu, he didn't know Xia Feng at all. Therefore, it was perfectly fine for the two of them to sit down first. When it came to Gu Hongguang and the Lord of Myriad Nether, they certainly wouldn't dare to sit first.
Seeing Xia Feng proactively offer to take a seat, Kan Haosi thought Xia Feng was helping to resolve the awkwardness and looked at him with gratitude. Xia Feng walked directly to the seat prepared for the Lord of Myriad Nether and sat down.
As soon as Xia Feng sat down, Gu Hongguang and the Lord of Myriad Nether found seats next to Xia Feng and sat down. Neither of them spoke a word.
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Huh???
Everyone was stunned. If they couldn't see something was amiss now, they would be fools. They were all Divine Venerable powerhouses, and their intelligence was sufficient. It was clear that the two of them weren't being modest earlier; they were simply too afraid. Before Xia Feng sat down, they dared not take a seat first. What was happening?
Everyone turned their gazes to Xia Feng, filled with intense confusion. The most surprised among them was Kan Haosi, who had sensed something unusual from the beginning. After this seating arrangement, he became even more certain: this person was not simple, incredibly not simple.