Master Campbell?
For the time being, Austin had changed his appearance and aura so that he could watch the old man from the crowd, undetected.
He recognized the old man immediately.
It was Celestial Psychic Campbell!
He was a legendary figure whose name was a big deal across the universe.
His flawless abilities to see the past, present and future had made him famous. He could predict everything that had and would happen between heaven and earth.
However, he had shy away from fame and chose to live in obscurity. His whereabouts were unknown. He would only sometimes appear in places without any fanfare and only to disappear all of a sudden. The truth was nobody had ever seen his face at all in years.
Austin did not expect to find the old man there.
It made him think of Godwin and his disciple Master Li.
Master Li also had the gift of foreseeing the past and future, but he hadn't received any formal training for it.
His skills were unrefined and were a little rough around the edges.
Austin wondered if the marvelous stories about Celestial Psychic Campbell were true. Could the old man really predict things accurately?
He sneaked some surreptitious glances at Campbell.
The old man was soon surrounded by many people. They greeted him and paid their respect.
"Ha-ha! What a pleasure to see you here, Mr. Campbell. I've heard many things about you!"
A golden sedan chair stopped in front of the old man. Its golden curtains were drawn back to reveal a middle-aged man in purple robes. A colorful halo shone around his head. He stepped off his sedan chair and walked towards Campbell. His voice was full of enthusiasm.
Austin focused his gaze on the middle-aged man in purple robes.
This was the leader of the Yaksha Palace.
This was the first time Austin was seeing the leader's face.
A bright, radiant sword suddenly appeared cross the sky. It was followed by a man emitting billions of beams of sword aura around him. He came over towards Campbell to greet him.
His face was obscured by the sword aura around him. This man must be the leader of the Sword Palace.
"Mr. Campbell, it has been a long time since we last saw each other in Peach Fairy Island. I missed you so much. How have you been doing?"
Then, a thin old man popped up in front of Campbell. His laugh resonated in the area as he appeared.
He was the head of the Heavenly Palace.
He was one of the most powerful beings in the universe.
Many other mighty figures whose skills were one of the best in the universe also came to pay their respects to Campbell.
Important people in this universe such as the head of the Star Island, the king of the Sky Phoenix Kingdom and many others were also there. They were the lords and masters of their lands, and yet, all showed deference towards Campbell.
Based on their behaviors, Campbell was indeed popular and influential as the stories said.
"Mr. Campbell, we have been searching for the Celestial Palace for more than half a month. It is said that it might be somewhere here in this deserted place, but we found no signs of it.
Your ability to look into the past and future is incomparable. Nothing in the world can escape your sharp eyes. Could you please locate the Celestial Palace for us?"
The leader of the Heavenly Palace pleaded after greeting the old man.
A wave of anticipation fell upon the crowd as they all fixed their gaze on Campbell.
Even creatures from far away turned their attention through spiritual sense to the scene.
The entire universe fell silent. Every single creature waited with abated breath for Campbell's response.
"It is said that the Celestial Palace is one of the dwelling places of the Celestial Genuine Immortal. I cannot get involved in this for the consequences could be disastrous for me.
I may have the skills to see everything, but I do not welcome such unimaginable trouble."
Campbell shook his head with a sigh.
"The legends say that the Celestial Palace can be found in a void between heaven and earth.
In fact, it is said that the palace hides behind a magical array.
It is called the Void Array. It was created by the Celestial Genuine Immortal himself many years ago.
No mortal forces can destroy it.
Since violence is not an option, the only way to enter it is by finding the entrance.
Therefore, if you don't help us, the secrets of the Celestial Palace will forever stay in that void."
The leader of the Heavenly Palace looked at Campbell with sincerity while speaking those words in a measured tone.
His revelation shocked everyone.
It was common knowledge among them that the Celestial Palace indeed existed and it could only be found in the void.
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