Endless Ice Field, Guanghan Palace. Disciples from the Holy Land busied themselves preparing for the coronation ceremony of the new Palace Master. Guests from far and wide began to arrive one after another.
“Master, this Guanghan Palace is truly cold.”
“Everyone in Guanghan Palace practices the Taiyin Frost Qi. That’s why they relocated to the Endless Ice Field all those years ago. However, the benefits of cultivating here are clear—Guanghan Palace is home to several incredibly powerful individuals.”
The Everlasting Immortal from Changliu led Changliu Mountain’s delegation to the gate of Guanghan Palace as longswords returned to their scabbards.
“We humbly welcome the Everlasting Immortal of Changliu.”
Upon seeing the Everlasting Immortal personally leading the group, Guanghan Palace disciples rushed to greet them.
The Everlasting Immortal, a renowned figure of longstanding fame, attending in person was a significant gesture of respect to Guanghan Palace, and naturally, they would not dare show negligence.
“Those Sword Saints carrying longswords have an aura even more profound than the Everlasting Immortal. Could they be figures at the ancestor level from Changliu Holy Land?”
“For our new Palace Master to command such respect that even ancestors of Changliu Holy Land come to offer their congratulations—this is truly impressive.”
The Guanghan Palace disciples exchanged thoughts via spiritual transmission, all proudly brimming with admiration.
For a new Palace Master’s coronation, other Holy Lands usually sent Holy Sons, Holy Maidens, or Supreme Elders as representatives, which was already giving face. However, having the Everlasting Immortal of Changliu and several ancestors personally attend was unprecedented.
“It seems we’ve arrived early.”
The Everlasting Immortal noted that no other Holy Land delegations had yet arrived and realized that Changliu Mountain would likely be the first to attend.
“The people of Primordial Sacred Land are here!”
“We humbly welcome the Taichu Saint.”
Guanghan Palace dispatched a team of disciples to receive the second arriving delegation.
The Taichu Saint attended personally, accompanied by numerous elders and disciples from Primordial Sacred Land, all clad in Daoist robes adorned with suns, moons, and stars, radiating powerful auras.
“For the Taichu Saint to personally attend truly shows great respect for Guanghan Palace. It seems our decision at Changliu Mountain was indeed correct.”
The Everlasting Immortal swept a glance at the Taichu Saint.
Even among Holy Lands, there exist varying levels of power and influence.
The Purple Void Palace and Guanghan Palace emerged from the Divine Palaces of the Ancient Celestial Court, marking them as Sacred Lands of unique prestige.
Beyond these two divine palace Sacred Lands, there were the Five Great Innate Sacred Lands—Taiyi, Taichu, Taishi, Taisu, and Taiji—spanning the southern, northern, central, eastern, and western regions of the Immortal Realm, respectively.
The foundations of the Five Great Innate Sacred Lands were no less profound than that of the two divine palace Sacred Lands.
With the Taichu Saint himself in attendance, Guanghan Palace naturally elevated their reception to one fitting a most honored guest.
“The delegation from Lianshan Sacred Land has arrived!”
“The delegation from Cloud Mountain Sacred Land has arrived!”
“The delegation from Qingqiu Holy Land has arrived!”
“The delegation from the Ancient Dragon Clan has arrived!”
“The delegation from the Ancient Qian Family has arrived!”
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Following Changliu Holy Land and Primordial Sacred Land, one Sacred Land and prestigious family after another arrived, and those leading the delegations were at minimum Divine King-level cultivators.
Guanghan Palace, after all, was the Tenth Divine Palace of the Ancient Celestial Court, boasting profound foundations. Each Sacred Land came to show respect.
Moreover, Xia Ningxue was one of the top eight talents in the recent Heavenly Court Assembly. Having cultivated for only a million years, she now took command of Guanghan Palace, her future limitless. By honoring this Guanghan Palace Master now, one might secure Guanghan’s assistance in the days to come.
“Guanghan Palace truly commands immense respect. With so many Sacred Lands and ancient families gathered here, we might as well take this opportunity to exchange some treasures.”
The Patriarch of the Ancient Qian Family rubbed his hands together, already eager to use this event to trade exclusive treasures with the various Sacred Lands.
The people of the Ancient Dragon Clan were towering and carried themselves with dignified majesty.
The Ancient Dragon Clan bore the bloodline of the Dragon Clan, possessing unparalleled physical strength.
Lianshan Sacred Land arrived under the leadership of Suxin Fairy, the renowned Pill Saint.
Elder Wu from Heavenly Fire Sacred Land led a team to the event.
These two Sacred Lands, one excelling in alchemy and the other in artifact refinement, commanded considerable attention as representatives from various Sacred Lands and families approached them to converse.
After all, who wouldn’t require pills and magical treasures? Establishing good relations with these two Sacred Lands could open the door to obtaining supreme-grade Divine Pills and exceptional magical artifacts.
“Yaochi Divine Mother has arrived!”
The Yaochi delegation arrived with a predominantly female presence, the yin energy overshadowing the yang.
Led by the Yaochi Divine Mother, the delegation drew considerable attention from the other Sacred Lands.
The Yaochi Divine Mother, an ancestor-level figure with a significant reputation in the Immortal Realm, personally leading the group underscored the importance Yaochi placed on this event.
Liu Yiyi, walking beside Feng Qing’er, scanned the crowd with lively eyes, yet failed to spot Dugu Aotian, her expression betraying a trace of disappointment.
However, Taihua Sacred Land had yet to arrive.
“The Holy Son of Taihua has arrived!”
“Quickly line up to welcome them!”
The disciples of Guanghan Palace, seeing the Taihua Sacred Land delegation approach, immediately formed ranks, extending the highest level of courtesy.
Lu Changsheng, being the Daoist companion of their new Palace Master, was considered half a member of Guanghan Palace. Naturally, he was afforded the best treatment.
As Taihua Sacred Land’s delegation arrived, Lin Xuantong, Liu Yue’er, Jiang Sheng, the Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan, and the Elder Ancestor of the Jiang Clan all made their appearances.
Lu Changsheng brought along his disciples and even a large yellow dog.
Lu Changsheng’s arrival instantly drew the attention of the crowd.
Currently holding the title of the number one genius in the Immortal Realm of this era, every action of Lu Changsheng could not escape the spotlight.
Liu Yiyi’s gaze fell upon Dugu Aotian, her face alight with joy.
“We humbly welcome Daoist Lu.”
“We humbly welcome Saint Lord Lin.”
Guanghan Palace disciples lined up to greet them, leaving the geniuses of other Sacred Lands envious to the utmost degree.
Lu Changsheng, who had risen to fame in the Heavenly Court Assembly and wed the peerless Guanghan Holy Maiden, seemed to embody the pinnacle of success, casting other Sacred Land geniuses into the shadows and fueling their envy.
Lu Changsheng nodded in acknowledgment.
He observed that for this ceremony, nearly every Sacred Land and ancient family had sent representatives, further proof of Guanghan Palace’s widespread influence.
However, certain ancient families harboring enmity toward Lu Changsheng, such as the Ancient Feng Family, Ancient Helian Clan, and Ancient Huangfu Clan, had abstained entirely and dispatched no one.