To the Heart of the Mountain

"Why are you looking at me like that? Do you think you can hide your Celestial Eloquence from me?"

After passing through the rift and closing it, disconnecting them to the previous boisterous arena, Wang Jinshi, the Wandering Palace Sect Master, started with that question upon noticing Xu Qi's dumbfounded expression.

"I apologize, Sect Master... I do not mean to hide anything from you, Elder He told me its significance."

"As you should," The Sect Master said, her eyes sharp as she scrutinized Xu Qi who, despite his current respectful posture, appeared firm and dauntless. "Your unique path has to be hidden, especially from the Underworld Realm cultivators."

She then waved her hand, and a gentle force pushed him forward. "But for now, let us proceed. There is much to discuss regarding your future here in the Wandering Palace."