Chapter 574

Chapter 574: The Respected Elder of the Underworld

"Four Invincible Beast Kings are stationed here…"

"What could be so important that the beast race values it so highly?"

Xu Fan felt that he had encountered the Four Phase Giant City at the wrong time.

If it weren’t for his feeling of a connection with this secret realm, he might have turned back immediately; after all, nothing is more important than one’s own life.

"It seems we won’t be able to pull off anything as we leave," Master Qianling sighed.

"Grand Elder, why don’t we take a detour? If we get too close to the Four Phase Giant City, those beast kings might notice us."

"Let me tell you something exciting; the coordinates given by the star stone seem to be directly above this Four Phase Giant City," Xu Fan pointed to a faint virtual image of the star gate above the giant city.

At that moment, a roar echoed from within the Four Phase Giant City.

A Golden Devourer Tiger, a hundred lengths long, appeared above the giant city and then shattered the void, teleporting to an unknown location.

"Is that the little tiger’s father?" Xu Fan asked.

"That should be the little tiger’s uncle. The Grand Elder of the Golden Devourer Tiger clan usually stays at their stronghold, just like my master," Master Qianling explained.

"But the only difference is that our master might not be as powerful as him." Master Qianling gazed at the Four Phase Giant City.

"Respected Elder, what is the origin of this Four Phase Giant City?" Xu Fan inquired curiously.

"It used to be the chariot of the Golden Winged Roc during its inspections in the demon race. Later, after it ascended, the Four Phase Giant City became a gathering place for the four top clans in the demon race," Master Qianling replied.

"Indeed, what a grand scene," Xu Fan said, observing the floating Four Phase Giant City in the Extreme Void Domain.

"What is this? The Upper Zun even takes an ancient star as a chariot. This Four Phase Giant City is nothing special."

"Unfortunately, the Upper Zun also ascended alongside the Golden Winged Roc," Master Qianling lamented.

Xu Fan quietly stared at the massive Four Phase Giant City, pondering how to silently sneak past the Invincible Beast King and enter that star gate.

If it were only one Invincible Beast King in charge, Xu Fan would feel confident.

Once it exceeded two Invincible Beast Kings, he would feel uncertain.

"Are you thinking about how to sneak in, Grand Elder?" Master Qianling joked, appearing self-assured.

"What plans do you have, Respected Elder?"

Seeing Master Qianling’s confident demeanor, Xu Fan just wanted to hand him a feather fan.

"My master has many connections with the higher-ranked elders of the Elder Council, many of whom are close friends."

"As his second disciple, I am, of course, known to them as well."

"So, all I have to do is leverage my connections and invite a few higher-ranked elders to lure away the Invincible Beast Kings from the Four Phase Giant City," Master Qianling said with a smile.

What are connections? What is networking?

Xu Fan realized this lesson clearly; of course, one also needed to be on that level of strength.

In front of the Four Phase Giant City, the spiritual boat controlled by Xu Fan seemed like an ant crawling from a distance.

"I wish I could know so many invincible respected elders too," Xu Fan sighed.

Xu Fan’s words drew a questioning look from Master Qianling.

"Why do you have such a thought, Grand Elder? Have you forgotten your identity?" Master Qianling said.

What would normally be an insult took on a different meaning in this context.

"I can’t just go around telling people, ‘I’m a master craftsman, be my friend, and I’ll craft a magical artifact for you,’" Xu Fan shrugged and explained.

It’s like whether you’re wearing underwear or not; it’s not something you announce to others, regardless of the answer.

"Haha, so that’s what you were worried about, Grand Elder. Just leave it to me," Master Qianling said.

"Just go with the flow," Xu Fan replied.

Xu Fan flew towards the direction of the earlier roar of the giant beast.

After searching for a while, he discovered the main stronghold of the Elder Council.

It was a grand palace standing tall in the Extreme Void Domain.

"Dragon Immortal Palace, it seems a higher-ranked elder has come to oversee things," Master Qianling remarked.

Then, Master Qianling left Zhou Kailing’s boat and unleashed a classic Star Ship in the Extreme Void Domain.

"Grand Elder, board the Star Ship; I’ll take you to meet some people," Qianling said, putting on a big brother persona as if he were introducing a way for Xu Fan to get rich.

Xu Fan, along with Xu Gang and Xu Yuexian, boarded Master Qianling’s classic Star Ship.

Once on the Star Ship, Master Qianling skillfully released a line of puppets to take over the basic positions aboard the ship.

"Have you been mining alone lately, Respected Elder?" Xu Fan asked curiously while observing the puppets.

"I’m not with the sect’s elders and disciples this time because I’m going to the secret realm with the Grand Elder," Master Qianling explained.

The sudden appearance of Master Qianling’s classic Star Ship startled the nearby cultivators on guard.

"Ah, it’s Qianling visiting! Welcome, welcome!"

A clear voice rang out from the Dragon Immortal Palace.

"Lady Mingyou, it’s been a long time!" Master Qianling exclaimed joyfully, as if meeting a family member.

A woman dressed in a dark blue gown appeared at the Dragon Immortal Palace, smiling as she looked at Master Qianling.

"Is this the partner of the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect?" Xu Fan transmitted a message to inquire.

"Just consider it that way!" Master Qianling thought for a moment before responding through his message.

Seeing Master Qianling’s expression, Xu Fan knew there was a story there and planned to ask more when he had the chance.

The classic Star Ship moved smoothly to the front of the main hall of the Dragon Immortal Palace.

"I didn’t expect it to be so large up close," Xu Fan marveled as he gazed at the palace.

The classic Star Ship seemed like a small two-person boat compared to the Dragon Immortal Palace.

"Master Youming, ranked thirteenth in the Elder Council, just call her ‘sister’ once you get familiar,"

Master Qianling’s voice rang in Xu Fan’s ear.

"How can I call someone like that so casually? Besides…"

Before Xu Fan could finish, Master Qianling interrupted, saying, "Sister is more powerful than our master and very protective."

"Our sister is that powerful?" Xu Fan was astonished.

"Absolutely powerful; suppressing the little tiger’s father is not a problem for her," Master Qianling laughed, praising Xu Fan’s clever variation in address.

The four of them disembarked from the classic Star Ship and saw Master Youming waiting at the entrance.

Wearing a dark blue gown, she exuded an aura of an older sister.

"Sister Mingyou, long time no see!" Master Qianling expressed with a friendly tone.

"I was planning to visit Qianling Sect to see you all, but I unexpectedly got called to handle this matter," Master Youming smiled and then looked over at Xu Fan and the others.

"This is the Grand Elder of the Hidden Spirit Sect, the Star Ship outside was crafted by the Grand Elder."

"Surely, he will be a great master in artifact crafting in the future," Master Qianling introduced.

"Greetings, Sister… uh, Senior Mingyou," Xu Fan almost blurted out ‘sister’ by mistake.

"It’s fine; you can just call me sister; I like that," Master Youming said, squinting her eyes with a smile.

"Recently, most of the Avatar Jade Talismans have fallen into the Grand Elder’s hands,"

"Did sister get a pair as well?" Master Qianling glanced at Xu Fan as he spoke.

"Isn’t it nice when your brother achieves such progress?”