The Supreme God

Murray also did share the feeling of surprise to see Austin.

"Austin, you've also come to the area surrounding Grand Desolation Mountain to practice."

"Yes, Steward Zhu. I know I'm too weak. Hence, I've been racing against the clock to practice, never daring to slack off."

Murray gave a satisfied nod, gratified that Austin had become the go-getter he once was. He had known for several years that Austin had only one thing in his mind—absolute determination to become stronger. That was the main reason why Austin became the number one among the outer disciples three years ago, and the primary reason due to which Murray appreciated him profusely.

"Is this young man a disciple of our Sun Sect?" asked a sonorous, strong voice.

The speaker was a lean, short old man with unusually sharp eyes. He was Richard Cao, an Elder of the Sun Sect who commanded great respect amongst his peers.

Austin hurried to them, made a humble bow and said in a respectful tone, "Elder Cao, Elder Li, I'm Austin Lin, an outer disciple of Sun Sect.

And this is my friend I met in the area around the Grand Desolation Mountain."

Austin pointed to Fanny and introduced her.

Richard Cao was mildly pleased with Austin's polite and deferential manner. He gave Austin a slight nod in response.

Ordinarily, it was a great honor for the Sun Sect's outer disciples to see him.

As for Elder Li, who dressed up as a Taoist nun, looked as cold as the frost in late autumn, coming across as distant and unapproachable.

She ignored Austin's salute. Apparently, she had no interest in even looking at an outer disciple.

robe, and a middle-aged man with a

old, was in his late teens and it was not unusual for him to have a

at Fanny without

Murray

is steward Xiao from the Flaming Sun Valley," Murray stated, pointing to the middle-aged

and added, "And this is Elder Tan from the Joy Gang," Austin realized how low his position was, so he immediately put on a

of politeness, steward Xiao and Elder Tan both gave him

hurry just now?" Murray asked curiously. "We followed you to figure out what was the

"It's... because... "

Austin hesitated.

stewards were not supposed to come to the area surrounding the Grand Desolation Mountain when they were

see what the matter was

general, have been so bored and unoccupied as to

must have

raced to think for an apparently

answer an elder's question? You actually have no regard for

answer Murray's question, Elder Li of the Sun Sect

words would embarrass

Li. He may have acted differently because he is in awe of you two

turned away with a snort.

it. We come to the surrounding area of the Grand Desolation Mountain mainly to

our Violet Orchid Empire were attacked and mysteriously disappeared. Our Sun Sect alone has lost more than a thousand disciples in the past two years, and amongst them were many of our elite disciples who are far better than the inner disciples. The other four sects are facing a similar situation. Therefore, the five major sects in our Violet Orchid Empire are now working

thousand