"Elder Chen."
Before the hall's entrance, two middle-aged Stewards with steady auras and sharp gazes stood solemnly. Upon seeing Elder Chen Xuan, they bowed slightly.
Elder Chen Xuan nodded slightly. "Inform the Sect Leader that Chen Xuan has brought the newly promoted True Disciple, Fang Han, for an audience."
"The Sect Leader is already waiting in the hall. Elder, True Inheritor Fang, please enter."
One of the Stewards stepped aside to clear the path, his tone respectful.
Elder Chen Xuan straightened his robes. Fang Han also took a deep breath, calming the slightly quickened beat of his heart caused by the solemn atmosphere, and followed closely behind, stepping into the hall.
The interior of the great hall was exceptionally vast. The dome hung high above, and light streamed down from the glazed skylight at its peak, illuminating the hall brightly.
