Daoist Xiushan chuckled and said, "Gu Sheng is indeed a talented child, and he will surely achieve great things in the future."
The two continued their conversation as they walked toward a stone table, ready to sit down for a detailed discussion.
Meanwhile, Gu Sheng had arrived outside the grand door of the Heavenly Hall. He looked at the towering entrance before him and raised his hand to knock. "Knock, knock, knock," the sound echoed in the silent air.
After a moment, a voice came from within: "Who is outside?"
"I am Gu Sheng, requesting to meet with the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch," Gu Sheng said loudly.
Soon after, the door opened, and a youth-like figure stepped out, saying, "The Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch requests your presence."
Gu Sheng followed the youth into the grand hall, where the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch sat in the main seat.
Gu Sheng hurriedly bowed and said, "Junior Gu Sheng greets the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch."
