“Get lost, get lost! A group of lunatics coming out of nowhere in funeral gear... How dare you request an audience with the Emperor! Do you think you are related to the imperial family? Do you think you can see him just because you said so?” That guard chased them away.

The Honored Sir’s brilliant smile collapsed as he berated the guard. “Even if you don’t believe me, you can’t insult my disciples like this! This old one has traveled this world for a long time and has never seen a young man as vulgar and rude like you.”

When the guard heard the scolding, he was immediately enraged, “What are you talking about? As an...