389: various schools and sects

This was not just a fancy garment, but a high-grade heavenly artifact robe embedded with a powerful defensive Formation and gathering Qi effects!

The depth of the intention and the high value were self-evident.

"This is the 'profound star manifestation dao robe', which I asked Senior Brother Ou to craft after I came out of seclusion. Wear it for tomorrow's ceremony."

Leng Yuekui's voice remained cold, but her expectations and protective intent toward her Disciple were fully revealed through this robe.

"Do not disgrace our Yin Yang Sect, and even more so, do not disgrace the prestige of my Luoxia Peak."

Yao Delong looked at the shimmering robe before him, rich with dao rhyme, and a warm current surged in his heart.

He solemnly received it with both hands; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, as if the power of stars was flowing in his palms:

"This Disciple thanks Revered Master for the generous gift! I will certainly not fail Revered Master's expectations!"

The next day, Yin Yang Sect, Tianshu Peak.

At the top of Tianshu Peak, the massive white jade plaza had long been decorated to be solemn and majestic, wreathed in Immortal Qi.

In the center of the plaza, a nine-zhang-high altar rose from the ground, upon which the memorial tablet of the Yin Yang Sect's founding Ancestral Master was enshrined, surrounded by swirling incense smoke.

The perimeter of the plaza was already filled with representatives from major forces in the Eastern Region; the crowd was bustling, and a complex yet powerful aura filled the air, while low murmurs converged into a buzzing sound, full of anticipation.

White Cloud Master, the Yin Yang Sect Leader, dressed in a purple-gold dao robe and wearing a jade crown, sat with a majestic expression on the high platform in the main seat.

The Peak Revered Masters and Inner Sect Elders were lined up on both sides, their auras heavy and composed, showcasing the profound foundation of the Yin Yang Sect.

"The Sect Head of the Heaven Wind Sect has arrived! The congratulatory gift: three pieces of thousand-year 'Wind Thunder Wood' and ten eighth-rank wind-attribute demon cores!"

"The Grand Elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect has arrived! The congratulatory gift: one Mid-Grade Spirit Stone vein (small) and one hundred jars of 'Flowing Cloud Immortal Brew'!"

"The Valley Revered Master of the Red Flame Valley has arrived! The congratulatory gift: one Earth Core Fire Lotus and ten seventh-rank fire essences!"

"..."

With the high-pitched announcements from the welcoming Elder, representatives from renowned Sects and factions in the Eastern Region entered one after another, offering valuable gifts that drew gasps of amazement from the plaza.

These gifts were all rare treasures, demonstrating the importance placed on the Yin Yang Sect and the newly promoted True Disciple, Yao Delong.

Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly heated, a steady and grand buzzing sound suddenly came from the sky!

A massive, ancient Flying Boat, appearing as if cast entirely from bronze, tore through the clouds and slowly sailed over.

The Flying Boat was densely covered in runes, emitting an ancient, heavy, and majestic aura that seemed capable of suppressing a region of heaven and earth!

Its power far exceeded the vehicles of all previous Sects; it was clearly a true Dao Artifact-level flight Magic Treasure!

"The Sect Head of the Moyang Sect, Immortal Master Qing Ya Zi, has arrived!"

The announcement rang out with a hint of excitement. The entire plaza instantly quieted down, and everyone's gaze focused on that huge bronze Flying Boat.

The Flying Boat hovered to a stop, and the cabin door opened.

A middle-aged Daoist wearing a green scholar's robe, with a refined face and a gentle, jade-like temperament, walked out first; he wore a warm smile, and his eyes were as deep as the sea—it was the current Sect Head of the Moyang Sect, Qing Ya Zi!

Behind him followed several Hall Revered Masters and Elders with deep, profound auras, some majestic and others ethereal, and behind them was a group of spirited young Disciples.

Yao Delong's gaze swept across the crowd, and he immediately saw several familiar figures: the cold and upright Yun Ruoning; the cute and bright-eyed Li Linger; and Han Ruyi, who was currently stealing glances at him with a slightly flushed face.

In the ranks of the Elders, he also saw a figure with a complex expression, carrying a hint of reluctance—Xiao Chen's mother, Mo Qingxuan!

White Cloud Master, the Yin Yang Sect Leader, personally stood up and went forward to greet them, laughing loudly: "Dao Brother Qing Ya, you have come from afar; I failed to welcome you properly, please forgive me!"

Qing Ya Zi smiled gently and returned the salute with cupped hands: "Dao Brother White, you are too polite. Your Sect's Prodigy being promoted to True Disciple is a grand event in the Eastern Region; how could I not come to offer my congratulations?"

He swept his gaze across the plaza, then said with a serious expression: "Dao Brother White, I have come today not only to offer congratulations, but there is also another matter."

He turned slightly, his gaze falling on Mo Qingxuan: "Junior Sister Qingxuan, why not step forward?"

Mo Qingxuan's expression shifted, but in the end, she took a deep breath, stepped forward, and bowed slightly to White Cloud Master, her voice carrying a trace of imperceptible stiffness: "Sect Head White, last time, due to my eagerness to save my son, I and Senior Brother Han listened to slanderous words and acted recklessly, causing much offense. I hope Sect Head White will be magnanimous."

She skillfully pushed the main responsibility onto her subordinates.

White Cloud Master was no ordinary person; he naturally understood the connections. His smile remained unchanged, and he waved his hand magnanimously: "Hall Master Mo, you speak too seriously. A small misunderstanding has long since passed. Today is a joyous day for our Sect; there is no need to mention it again. Your Sect's presence is a gesture of friendship."

He turned his gaze to Qing Ya Zi and smiled: "Dao Brother Qing Ya, please take your seat!"

Qing Ya Zi nodded with a smile and signaled to the Deputy Sect Head behind him, Han Yingxing.

Han Yingxing immediately stepped forward, holding a jade box crafted from ten-thousand-year warm jade in his hands, and announced loudly: "The Moyang Sect congratulates True Disciple Yao on his promotion! We specially present these gifts: one supreme grade heavenly artifact 'yin-yang enlightenment disk'! One bottle (three pills) of seventh-rank supreme grade 'Soul Condensing Golden Core'! One hundred catties of 'Star Essence Gold'! Ten drops of 'Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Marrow'!"

As he announced each item, a chorus of gasps echoed across the plaza!

"The yin-yang enlightenment disk? The supreme grade heavenly artifact that is legendary for helping people comprehend the Yin and Yang Dao and improving the compatibility of Cultivation Techniques?!"

"Soul Condensing Golden Core! That is a Treasure Pill that can increase the strength of the Divine Soul! A seventh-rank supreme grade one at that!"

"Star Essence Gold! Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Marrow! My goodness, this... this is too extravagant!"

"A top-tier immortal Sect is truly a top-tier immortal Sect! These gifts are simply boundless in their extravagance!"

The Moyang Sect's gifts instantly eclipsed the gifts of all previous Sects!

The magnitude of their value and the depth of their sincerity left all the forces present in shock.

This was not just a congratulatory gift, but also a formal apology from the Moyang Sect for the previous incident, as well as an indication of the extreme importance they placed on the newly promoted True Disciple, Yao Delong!

White Cloud Master's smile grew even wider as he personally received the jade box: "Dao Brother Qing Ya, such generous gifts; our Sect accepts them with humility! Please, take your seat!"

The Moyang Sect delegation was led to the most prestigious guest seating area.

Han Ruyi and Li Linger could not help but glance toward the high platform again, as if searching for that figure. Mo Qingxuan remained expressionless, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Just as the Moyang Sect delegation had settled into their seats, and the gasps in the plaza had not yet fully subsided—

"Clang!"

A clear, melodious sound of a sword, as if it could pierce the clouds, suddenly came from the Nine Heavens!

Immediately following that, an incomparably sharp aura, as if it could sever everything, poured down like a heavenly river, instantly enveloping the entire Tianshu Peak plaza!

Cultivators with slightly lower cultivation even felt their skin pricking with pain!

Everyone looked up in horror to see a silver-white, shuttle-shaped Flying Boat, shaped like a massive Flying Sword, tearing through the sky and arriving in an instant with an edge that seemed to sever everything!

There were no fancy decorations on the Flying Boat, only crisscrossing sword marks, emitting a heart-palpitating Sword Intent!

"The Sect Head of the Myriad Sword Valley, Immortal Master Li Wangsheng, has arrived!"

The announcement carried a hint of solemnity and awe.