Tian Yuan

Lin Changsheng entered first and immediately spotted the visitors.

"I apologize for keeping our valued guests waiting."

After entering, Lin Changsheng and the guest exchanged glances and exchanged a few polite words.

"Sect Leader Lin, you're too kind."

The distinguished guest rose and bowed, speaking in a hoarse voice.

Standing behind Lin Changsheng, Li Muyang's gaze was sharp as a knife as he openly scrutinized the distinguished guest in black robes, trying to see through his background.

After observing him for a while, Li Muyang frowned and thought to himself, "How strange that I can't see through this person!"

Either this person is carrying some top-tier treasure that allows them to evade detection, or their cultivation level is above Li Muyang's.

Regardless of which one it is, it indicates that this person has an extraordinary background, and we must be careful and not be careless in the slightest.

After everyone was seated, Lin Changsheng looked at the guests and said, "How should we address our distinguished guests?"

"I would like to speak with Sect Leader Lin alone."

The guest did not reveal his origins but made a request.

"no!"

An elder immediately spoke up, his expression extremely serious.

Everyone already sensed something was off about this visitor and was extremely wary. Now, this person actually wanted to speak with the sect leader alone; they suspected he might have malicious intentions and was looking for an opportunity to harm the sect leader.

"Sect Master, this is inappropriate."

If Lin Changsheng were to meet the unknown guest alone, Li Muyang would have difficulty reacting immediately if something happened, and the consequences would be unpredictable.

"It doesn't matter."

Lin Changsheng's expression remained unchanged.

After a few moments of deep thought, he said to Li Muyang and the others, "You all go out first. I want to talk to this guest alone."

Then, he secretly transmitted his voice: "This is the Qing Sect. If I am in danger, the sect's protective formation will be activated in time. Besides, I have my junior brother's trump card to save my life, so there is no need to worry."

Since the sect leader had spoken, Li Muyang and the others had no choice but to obey and turned to leave the hall. Before leaving, Li Muyang gave the unknown guest a deep look, his eyes conveying a warning.

In the blink of an eye, only Lin Changsheng and this guest remained in the hall.

Lin Changsheng waved his sleeve and set up a soundproof barrier, then asked, "You may speak now."

despair!

The distinguished guest in black robes removed his mask, revealing his true face.

His features were sharply defined, with a stubble around his mouth, and wrinkles covering his gray-brown eyes. A deep weariness lingered in his eyes.

His hair was completely white, without a trace of black. His skin was very rough, with countless deep wrinkles.

After glancing at the person several times, Lin Changsheng had no recollection of him; it must be their first meeting.

"My name is Xue Feng."

The distinguished guest in black robes revealed his real name.

"Xue Feng?" Lin Changsheng searched his mind several times but found nothing related to the name.

In other words, Xue Feng was completely unknown in the world of China.

“I come from… the ancient gods.”

This was the first time Xue Feng had publicly revealed his name, so it was perfectly normal for Lin Changsheng to be unaware of it. It would be rather strange if Lin Changsheng knew about Xue Feng.

Doom!

Upon hearing the name of the Primordial God Clan, Lin Changsheng's pupils dilated sharply, his heart skipped a beat, and his expression lost its composure, revealing a hint of surprise and confusion.

He considered many possibilities, but he did not connect this person with the gods.

"Sect Leader Lin should know the origins of the Divine Race, right? Do I need to explain further?"

Xue Feng and Lin Changsheng looked at each other, neither of them arrogant; both were quite calm.

"I know, there's no need for you to explain."

Lin Changsheng was certainly aware of the origins of the gods; Chen Qingyuan had discussed it with him more than once.

Hundreds of years ago, a massive upheaval occurred in the Twin Lotus Galaxy.

In the aftermath, the world learned that an extremely terrifying being had attacked the Sea of ​​Illusion. Few knew the truth; the attack was not actually on the Immortal Bone Forbidden Zone, but on the ancient gods hiding within it.

After that battle, the Protoss suffered heavy losses and moved away from the forbidden zone to settle in other places.

Despite suffering heavy losses, the divine race still possesses a formidable foundation unimaginable to mortal beings. They still possess no fewer than ten imperial weapons, and countless other resources.

"What is your position among the gods? What is your purpose in seeking me here?"

After calming himself down, Lin Changsheng spoke solemnly.

"Xue Feng is the current patriarch of the Divine Race. He has come to the Azure Sect this time to seek cooperation with the Azure Sect."

Xue Feng then revealed his background.

It's not surprising that there are many surnames within the Protoss race.

what!

Lin Changsheng's emotions, which had been calmed down, surged up again.

The person before me is none other than the chief of the gods! The leader of the race!

Fortunately, Lin Changsheng had seen many storms, and his initial shock was short-lived. He quickly recovered and solemnly said, "So it is Clan Chief Xue. Please forgive my poor eyesight for not recognizing you beforehand. If there has been any negligence, please forgive me."

"Sect Leader Lin, you flatter me."

Xue Feng made a polite remark.

In the past, Xue Feng would never have lowered his stance. He was the patriarch of the Primordial God Clan, having endured countless hardships to secure his position. He was incredibly proud, and his dignity was inviolable.

In the past, even when Chen Qingyuan personally visited the Void Sea, the entire Divine Race was fearless and had an extremely high sense of superiority.

Born of gods, they held a superior status and would never deign to look down upon those inferior races.

Everything changed when Mu Cangyan took action and eradicated the origin of the gods!

Those of the divine race who survived by sheer luck have lost their former pride and now hide in some corner of the northern wilderness, barely clinging to life.

Many high-ranking members of the clan have forcibly lived beyond the 30,000-year lifespan limit by relying on the rules of the forbidden zone and the power of the origin. This is considered an alternative method of extending lifespan, which is not recognized by the Great Dao.

Previously, it didn't matter. The gods hid in the Sea of ​​Illusion, unafraid of the rules of heaven and earth, trying their best to survive without any side effects.

The situation has changed drastically. There are no forbidden zones or rules, and no source power. Those high-ranking officials who are still alive face the danger of being purged by the Great Dao at any time.

If it weren't for the fact that the clan still possessed considerable resources, the top combat power of the God Clan would surely not have escaped the great calamity. The fact that the surviving elders would perish one after another would be nothing short of adding insult to injury for the God Clan.

This stalemate couldn't be sustained, so the Protoss leadership thought long and hard and finally came up with a solution.

Head to the Azure Sect for help!

The gods originally planned to send an elder, but the chieftain felt it was lacking and wasn't entirely comfortable with it. Since this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the chieftain, after much deliberation, decided to make the trip himself.

Initially, the elders objected, believing that it was too risky for the clan leader to go in person. They argued that if anything went wrong, given the current state of the divine race, no one would be able to take on the responsibility.

Another factor is that it would be a bit embarrassing for the clan chief to go in person.

Our tribe was almost wiped out, what do we care about saving face!

Having lived together for many years, how could the clan chief not know what these people were thinking? He defied their objections and came alone.