Ascending, Do Not Disturb!

Chapter 122: Honoured Guests

Splendid Cloud Sect and Radiance Sect were not especially close. Based on Splendid Cloud Sect’s past habits of eating and drinking as they stopped along the way, Radiance Sect thought that Splendid Cloud Sect would only arrive a few days before the actual start of the conference.

But a disciple suddenly came to report that Splendid Cloud Sect and Primary Luck Sect had arrived.

Jin Yue knew his apprentice was with Splendid Cloud Sect and a smile appeared on his face. “Please invite them in.”

Song He could not help but think, was Splendid Cloud Sect so proactive this time because Zhong Xi Shizhi was present and they were embarrassed to delay?

This scene had different meaning in other people’s eyes. Jin Yue’s cultivation had advanced and he became much more gentle. However, he still would not always have a smile on his face. It appeared the rumors were true. Splendid Cloud Sect and Radiance Sect suddenly became close about two years ago.

This was like the most diligent student in school becoming good friends with the lazy slacker. They could not adjust to this quickly.

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Kong Hou rode a crane on her first visit to Radiance Sect. Looking at the glowing crystal buildings, she finally understood why it was called Radiance Sect. This place was so beautiful and dreamy like the heavenly palace she imagined.

On the platform outside the main hall, Radiance Sect disciples were waiting in lines. When the group landed, these disciples bowed in unison. “Welcome, Path Friends of Splendid Cloud Sect. Welcome, Path Friends of Primary Luck Sect.”

Radiance Sect could not be criticized in their reception. Primary Luck Sect was not as high in status as Splendid Cloud Sect, but they did not feel they were treated differently. This kind of atmosphere made Shuang Qing have a good mood. Who did not want honors when they were outside?

“Everyone, please walk this way.” Huan Zhong led the way at the front. The other Radiance Sect disciples showed joyful surprise when they saw Huan Zhong appear. They could not display too much excitement in front of outsiders, so they only bowed to him.

Before they reached the main hall, Huan Zhong stopped walking.

Kong Hou followed his gaze and saw a man dressed in a white robe edged in gold standing in the doorway. He had white hair, and even his eyebrows were white. His hair was restrained by a nine lotus gold coronet, and he seemed like an aloof celestial that people couldn’t help but revere at a glance.

“Apprentice greets Master.” Huan Zhong bowed deeply. As he prepared to kneel, the white-haired man stopped him. “No need for such trifles. As long as you returned.”

Jin Yue saw that his apprentice’s complexion was much better than when he left the sect. Even the spirit energy surrounding him had become more concentrated. He knew that the other had gained greatly this time. Then he looked at the young girl smiling brightly behind him. Jin Yue did not have to ask to know that this was the favored young apprentice of Splendid Cloud Sect, Kong Hou. His affection for her reached a maximum.

Such a pretty young girl. Clean eyes, and she seemed to have a facial expression of good fortune. That aura of liveliness made his wooden apprentice seem like a plank of wood. Jin Yue smiled and bowed to Qiu Shuang. “Elder Qiu Shuang has come far. You were burdened.”

“Path Friend Jin Yue is serious. I heard that Path Friend advanced a few days ago, and our lowly sect is all very happy for you. Here, I will represent the sect and congratulate you.” Qiu Shuang was of a higher generation than Jin Yue. Almost everyone in the hall would have to respectfully call her elder if they met her.