Half a year's time is but a change of two seasons; before retreat, verdant Youdao Mountain was now saturated with scarlet leaves.
On this day, a jade vessel—divine and monumental—arrived. Its body was dark as it permeated an austere aura, and a grand "Zhou" character fluttered on its flag, heading straight towards Youdao Mountain.
"Guo Songyue, Eastern Envoy of Xuanzhou Immortal Dynasty, pays respects to the Banished Immortal of Taoist Sect!"
A profound voice emanated from the divine vessel, instantly spreading across thousands of miles. Guo Songyue, adorned in embroidered robes, flew out of the vessel, hovering mid-air with a respectful expression facing the beautiful mountain peaks ahead.
Two armored guards, one on each side, stood behind Guo Songyue, also showing appropriate respect towards Youdao Mountain.
No response came from within the mountain.
Guo Songyue's expression remained unchanged, continuing to position himself in a respectful salutation towards Youdao Mountain.