Ripples soon appeared in the void as a figure slowly emerged. It was as though a painting was being made, and there was not even the slightest effect on the surroundings. Even the ripples in the void seemed more like water ripples: gentle and relaxing.

Everyone bowed as one. "We greet Humility Gate’s Commander."

"We greet Humility Gate’s Commander."

…

No matter who they were, whether they were a part of Humility’s Gate or not, at this moment, everyone bowed to this person with the utmost respect.

Lu Yin looked up to finally get a clear look at Mu Xie. The commander was a very gentle-looking middle-aged man, but he was not Mister Mu. Lu Yin felt disappointed.

Out of everybody present, Lu Yin alone had the courage to lift his head and look. Everyone else bowed low, even Grand Elder Ni Huang.

Even if the grand elder held an impressive status and level of seniority in the Perennial World, he was still not a Progenitor. Thus, he was unqualified to act any differently.

Mu Xie looked at Lu Yin and saw Lu Yin peeking. The older man smiled gently at the youth.

Lu Yin felt his heart skip a beat, and he quickly bowed deeper than ever.

"It’s alright. There’s no need to be so polite," Mu Xie said in a very soothing tone.

Everyone bowed once more before rising up.

At this moment, everyone who was able to see Mu Xie grew excited. After all, not everyone...