“The Everlasting Immortal of Changliu is truly generous. To offer two Sword Dao Divine Fruits at once—the foundation of Changliu Mountain is unfathomable.”
“The sect-defining Frost Sword Skills of Changliu Holy Land are also unmatched in the Immortal Realm.”
“Are those individuals the Sword Saints of Changliu Mountain? Their presence exudes profound energy.”
“At this rate, Changliu Holy Land might someday rival the Heavenly Sect, the former holy land of sword cultivators.”
As expected, various holy lands praised the Everlasting Immortal of Changliu.
The Everlasting Immortal of Changliu presented two Sword Dao Divine Fruits as a congratulatory gift for the new palace master’s ascension. This grand gesture earned acclaim, and Changliu Mountain gained a bit of fame as a result.
The Everlasting Immortal of Changliu was pleased with the reactions from all sides.
With this act, they could both strengthen ties with Guanghan Palace and bring glory to Changliu Mountain—a win-win situation.
Though parting with two Sword Dao Divine Fruits was indeed a painful sacrifice for the Everlasting Immortal of Changliu.
“Hmph.”
Yun Qianyue let out a faint snort. Others comparing Changliu Holy Land to the Heavenly Sect clearly did not sit well with her.
The Heavenly Sect’s former glory was far beyond what Changliu Mountain could hope to match.
The Heavenly Sect’s ambitions aimed to surpass even the Ancient Celestial Court.
“Xue’er, since this is a gesture of goodwill from the Everlasting Immortal of Changliu, you should accept it.”
Li Heng, ever magnanimous, did not refuse the treasures. Ultimately, they would be used to elevate Xia Ningxue’s cultivation, ensuring Guanghan Palace produced another Great Expert.
“Then thank you, Everlasting Immortal of Changliu.”
Xia Ningxue, now reigning as Guanghan Palace Master and an equal in stature to the Everlasting Immortal of Changliu, accepted the Sword Dao Divine Fruits with composure.
Reciprocity was the principle—Changliu Mountain could expect a return gift when their leadership changed in the future.
“This is the Cloud Immortal Grass, cultivated at the summit of Yunshan by our Ancient Yun Family. It has absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and possesses miraculous transformative properties. It has been evaluated as a Twenty-Grade Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure. We, the Cloud Mountain Holy Land, present this to congratulate Miss Xia on her ascension.”
“Our Ancient Dragon Family offers a single drop of Eight Desolation Fire Dragon Blood. Though it is only a drop, it contains fragments of the Eight Desolation Fire Dragon’s understanding of the Dao, and if used correctly, it could be immensely beneficial for Path Comprehension.”
“Buzhou Holy Land has nothing particularly remarkable to offer. Here is a Twenty-Grade Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure called the Buzhou Demon Stone, which brims with demonic power and has various uses.”
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One by one, the holy lands and prestigious families presented their congratulatory gifts, the lowest being a treasure of the Nineteenth Grade.
The attendees were all prominent figures. Presenting subpar treasures would be a disgrace they could not afford.
“This is the Heavenly Pond Ice Lotus, aged millions of years, and exceptionally useful for cultivating the Lunar Cold Qi. We hope Summer Palace Master will accept this.”
The leader of the Kunlun Five Elders revealed a crystalline snow lotus in the palm of his hand. Its frost radiated outward, mesmerizing many holy lands and families.
“A Twenty-One-Grade Ice Lotus!”
“The Purple Void Palace of Kunlun Mountain is truly wealthy, gifting a Twenty-One-Grade Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure.”
“Such a rare treasure, a Twenty-One-Grade item, can only be nurtured by the dragon vein of Kunlun Mountain. Even if ordinary holy lands seek such a treasure from Kunlun Holy Land, they might not obtain one. Who would have thought Purple Void Palace would be so generous!”
The elders of the various holy lands murmured amongst themselves, astonished.
It seemed Purple Void Palace held Guanghan Palace in exceptionally high regard.
The Mysterious Lady Palace, the Wushen Palace, the Three Pure Ones Palace—among these Eight Great Divine Palaces—had only offered treasures of the Twenty Grade.
“Since the end of the Ancient War, Purple Void Palace and Guanghan Palace withdrew from the Ancient Celestial Court, bearing its pressures together. Thus, the ties between these two divine palaces have always been close. Purple Void Palace’s generosity is not surprising.”
Lin Xuantong understood the reason behind Purple Void Palace’s magnanimity.
“This is the Chaos Peach from our Yaochi.”
Feng Qing’er unwillingly presented Yaochi’s finest immortal peach.
The Chaos Peach shone with a vibrant essence, its fragrance filling the air and causing many elders and disciples from holy lands and families to swallow their envy.
“Could this be a fruit produced by the Pan Peach Ancestor Tree?”
“It must be. Within the Three Realms, only Yaochi’s Pan Peach Ancestor Tree can produce Chaos Peaches—this is a supreme treasure capable of aiding even Great Experts.”
“But isn’t Yaochi not on good terms with Guanghan Palace? Why would they offer such a generous gift?”
“I’ve heard that Yaochi recently reconciled with Guanghan Palace. The two holy lands are neighbors, often crossing paths. Forging peace is wiser than nursing grudges.”
“With Yaochi presenting such a treasure, it seems they are intent on a full reconciliation. This could become a celebrated story in the Immortal Realm.”
The crowd indulged in gossip once more.
The feud between Yaochi and Guanghan Palace was trivial—merely a spat over Li Heng and Feng Qing’er’s romantic rivalry.
“I thank you on behalf of my disciple.”
Li Heng’s demeanor toward Feng Qing’er softened.
The Chaos Peach, arguably Yaochi’s most prized treasure, signified their sincerity in reconciliation.
“Hmph. While relations between our two holy lands may improve, that doesn’t mean we two are done feuding.”
Feng Qing’er offered the Chaos Peach with a cold snort, sat back down, and dismissed Li Heng with indifference.
Li Heng responded to Feng Qing’er’s pride with a gentle smile.
Their rivalry had lasted long enough for them to understand each other’s personalities. She was well aware of Feng Qing’er’s duplicity.
After Purple Void Palace and Yaochi, Lin Xuantong rose to present a gift on behalf of Mount Taihua Sacred Land: “This is the finest Enlightenment Tea from Mount Taihua Sacred Land, harvested only once every billion years.”
“It’s actually the most exquisite Enlightenment Tea—comparable to the Chaos Peach!”
“Given the bond between the Holy Son of Mount Taihua Sacred Land and the Holy Maiden of Guanghan Palace, it’s no surprise that Mount Taihua Sacred Land would be so generous. They’ve offered their most renowned supreme treasure.”