"By the way, how about the Blood Cry Realm?"

As a prominent figure in Great Yu, even though he felt some resentment, he couldn’t help but ask at this moment.

"No issues."

"Both the National Preceptor and Duke Liu are on your side, and this time it’s the National Preceptor who personally controls the Nine Heavens Star River Array."

"I suppose there shouldn’t be any problems."

Kang Bai spoke with particular confidence when mentioning the National Preceptor.

"The National Preceptor, huh?"

Liu Sheng murmured.

If it were before, there might not be any issues, but now... it’s really hard to say.

Afterwards.

Chen Xuan and Kang Bai chatted leisurely with the old man for a while.

But all the matters of the Ritual Department were pressing on Kang Bai, so he soon left.

On the way back to the small courtyard, Chen Xuan’s mind kept reflecting on Liu Sheng’s words.

"Double Eight limit!"

"The last step!"

Unexpectedly, there’s a connection between the two.

"Husband, you’re back!"

Seeing him, Lan Meng’Er quickly walked over, holding his arm, "I made all your favorite dishes tonight."

Her exquisite features carried a faint smile, but a hint of craftiness shimmered in her eyes.

"Speak, what’s the matter?"

"Hehe!"

Lan Meng’Er smiled brightly, "I knew my little trick couldn’t fool my husband."

She didn’t beat around the bush anymore and directly expressed her thoughts.

"It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Xiaoqi. I miss him."

Since Xiaoqi is in the Star Hall, she couldn’t go alone.

So she had no choice but to ask Chen Xuan.

"Alright!"

Chen Xuan nodded, having not seen him for a while, wondering how far Xiaoqi had progressed under the Hall Master’s guidance.

"Tomorrow then."

"Thank you, husband!"

Lan Meng’Er’s eyes turned into crescent moons, leaning against Chen Xuan.

She felt very happy at this moment.

The next day!

Chen Xuan left the Ritual Department, taking Lan Meng’Er and Gu Pengyou to the Star Hall.

"I wonder if Xiaoqi is in seclusion?"

"Has he grown a bit?"

Not having seen him for a while, Lan Meng’Er was both excited and expectant.

Gu Pengyou chuckled, "We’ll find out soon, no need to be nervous, sister."

"Exactly, children have to grow up eventually and leave us, just get used to it."

As a father, Chen Xuan felt quite calm.

Perhaps this is the difference between men and women.

After over half an hour.

The carriage stopped, "Sir, we’ve arrived at the Star Hall."

"Let’s get off!"

The three got off the carriage, and Chen Xuan led them towards the Star Hall.

The guards at the Star Hall were familiar with him and greeted them as they entered.

With ease, Chen Xuan headed directly towards the Yin Yang Ring Hall.

Suddenly!

Chen Xuan stopped, and a figure appeared before him.

Bamboo Garden.

Spiritual Martial Double Five.

"Greetings, Lady Bamboo Garden."

Chen Xuan spoke first, realizing this was their first meeting.

"Prince Xuan."

"How did you manage to escape last time?"

Bamboo Garden was still bitter about the last event, as she realized she had been tricked by Chen Xuan.

Her pride was offended, making her quite unhappy.

"I had no other choice, please forgive me, Lady Bamboo Garden."

Chen Xuan bowed slightly, surprised she remembered after all this time.

Her unpleasant demeanor made sense upon seeing him.

"Hmph!"

Bamboo Garden snorted coldly, but didn’t pursue trouble further, "If you’re seeing the Hall Master, follow along."

With that, she walked ahead.

She had just returned from the Three Judicial Departments today and was eager to see the Hall Master, as she missed him.

Chen Xuan made an expression of resignation and then led the two women, saying, "Let’s go."

"Greetings, Hall Master!"

Upon seeing the Hall Master, the two spoke simultaneously, and the women instantly saluted the Hall Master.

The Hall Master slowly opened his eyes.

He was aware of everything that happened in the Star Hall.

His gaze first fell on Bamboo Garden, nodding approvingly, "Not bad, not bad."

Bamboo Garden was to be the next Hall Master, holding high expectations, even exceeding his own.

Despite the compliments, Bamboo Garden remained calm, being accustomed to them.

However, when the Hall Master’s eyes moved to Chen Xuan, he sighed inwardly.

The difference was evident.

Yet it was understandable; the young man was so extraordinary that it had led him to his only mistake in life.

Of course, Bamboo Garden noticed this.

Feeling somewhat discontented, but she didn’t act out before the Hall Master.

"Thank you for guiding us these past days."

Chen Xuan expressed his gratitude.

Xiaoqi had nearly reached the limit of the Spiritual Martial Third layer, and a breakthrough seemed imminent.

"Xiaoqi is a genius, and I’m grateful in my old age to encounter him."

The Hall Master’s gaze at Xiaoqi bore admiration.

Bamboo Garden was surprised by how extraordinary this father and son were.

The Hall Master rarely showed such admiration, except when looking at her.

"Xiaoqi might have the chance to take the last step."

The Hall Master spoke slowly, and even sounded a bit envious.

He knew he wouldn’t have the chance in this life.

Bamboo Garden had a chance, but it was slim.

Only this father and son seemed promising in his eyes.

The last step!

Liu Sheng had mentioned it yesterday, and now hearing it again heightened his curiosity.

How difficult could this last step be, causing despair among Great Yu’s giants?

Thus, he bowed slightly, "May I ask Lord Hall Master to elaborate on this last step!"

"Double Eight limit, you should know that, right?"

The Hall Master looked at him and asked.

The secret of the last step was likely only truly known by Emperor Yu, him, and Zhou.