The Arrival of Top Mainland Experts

Murong Gong stared at the spirit vein for a while.

The expression on his face began to change.

Well, the truth was, they hadn't suffered too much of a loss. They were just forced to do some work.

If it weren't for Liu Yuxi and her companions' actions, they wouldn't have received the Black Serpent's compensation and this formation.

One could say that their sect's current situation was partly due to Liu Yuxi.

*cough* *cough*

"Very well, I shall accept this gift, and consider her apology. I will be magnanimous and forgive her this once."

With that, Murong Gong waddled over and took the box containing the spirit vein from Liu Guangpu's hands.

What a fine treasure!

Seeing her grandfather so quickly forgive Liu Yuxi, Murong Xue was speechless.

But she also understood that there was no benefit in her sect feuding with an entire empire. It was better to accept the good fortune.

Seeing Murong Gong accept the spirit vein, the weight in Liu Guangpu's heart lifted slightly.

Since the Towering Mountain Sect had forgiven them, did that mean their empire would no longer be suppressed?

He tentatively asked in a low voice, "Since you've forgiven us, Daoist friend, does that mean the pressure on our empire could be...?"

Liu Guangpu winked meaningfully at Murong Gong, leaving the question unfinished but with clear implications.

Murong Gong understood his meaning and replied firmly, "That is not for me to decide. It was not I who instructed the Celestial Palace to suppress your empire, but the will of a certain existence."

Upon hearing the words "a certain existence," Liu Guangpu took a deep breath.

Their guess was indeed correct. This sect had the backing of a powerful force!

However, since the sect's people had forgiven them, if they continued to perform well, perhaps they could be pardoned.

They could only persevere.

Since Murong Gong had accepted their gift, he had no reason to chase Liu Guangpu's group away.

He gestured for Zhang Shaofeng to lead them inside.

In truth, he still harbored some misgivings toward the Thousand Feather Empire.

Zhang Shaofeng nodded and said to Liu Guangpu's trio, "Please follow me."

Liu Guangpu sighed inwardly and could only follow Zhang Shaofeng inside.

As for those outside the formation, they were still trying to process what had happened.

However, some bitter individuals quickly regained their senses and continued whispering among themselves.

"Hmph, what's the big deal? The Thousand Feather Empire has just been suppressed back into a kingdom. They don't have much standing coming here."

"That's right, not the Thousand Feather Empire anymore—soon it'll be the Thousand Feather Kingdom again."

"At most they brought one somewhat notable force here, but there won't be any stronger forces showing up after this."

The bitter people still sneered contemptuously.

But at this point, some more rational individuals could no longer stay silent.

"Didn't you all see earlier? That young girl kowtowed to this sect! The Thousand Feather Empire is a decent force, yet they still kowtowed. This shows that this sect is extremely powerful."

Someone retorted, "Who knows what exactly happened? Maybe the Thousand Feather Empire has already fallen, and they previously offended this force. Seeing this force is on the rise now, they were scared and kowtowed. This indirectly shows that the Thousand Feather Empire is nothing special."

After this comment, many agreed.

They were actually trying to belittle the Thousand Feather Empire as a way of arguing that this sect wasn't particularly powerful...

However, just as they finished speaking, something strange happened in the sky - group after group of people began appearing!

It was as if they had all agreed to arrive at the same time.

These newcomers descended directly from the sky.

"Greetings, Daoist friend, we come from the Ancient Empire..."

"This one is the Emperor of the Pillar Mountain Empire..."

"..."

One imperial emissary after another introduced themselves while arriving.

Most of the arrivals were emperors of their empires.

Some were even former emperors and sovereigns!

After introducing themselves, each of them would present a gift, offering it openly to Murong Gong.

Murong Gong, who had been greeting guests at the entrance, was dumbfounded.

What...what was going on?!

Why were so many powerful forces arriving?

He didn't have time to ponder as he had to receive the courtesies and accept the extremely valuable gifts from these imperial emissaries.

Then he had Murong Yunhai and others escort them to the ceremony plaza.

Zhang Shaofeng's group also grew busy, leading the way.

Those already seated in the plaza could see the situation at the entrance.

Luo Tianyu and Zhu Zhenwu gazed at the scene, stunned.

So many top experts were coming!

The three from the Thousand Feather Empire watched as a succession of imperial personages arrived, some on par with their empire and many even more powerful. They too sat dumbfounded.

"Could all these people have been invited by that certain existence?" Liu Zhengrao asked quietly.

Liu Guangpu shook his head soberly. "That existence is likely on par with Dragon Arrogance, or even stronger. These people must know about that existence's relationship with this sect, which is why they've come."

Hearing his father's conjecture, Liu Zhengrao's eyes brightened with realization.

So that was it!

At the entrance, Murong Gong continued welcoming the imperial dignitaries pouring in.

In his mind, these people must have been invited by the predecessor to lend grandeur to the occasion.

Only the predecessor would have such clout!

The scattered cultivators and minor forces observing from afar were utterly shocked by this scene.

To them, kingdoms were already formidable.

But now, one imperial power after another was arriving!

It was simply too frightening!

Yet even more terrifying events were still to unfold.

After receiving a few imperial arrivals, a figure suddenly flashed into the sky.

This person wore white robes and had fiery red hair and a white beard.

As soon as he appeared, everyone in the mountain range looked up at the sky.

Even the Black Serpent soaring amidst the clouds glanced at him.

This man was none other than Dragon Arrogance!

After appearing, Dragon Arrogance flashed down and approached Murong Gong.

Standing beside Murong Gong was currently an imperial sovereign.

When this sovereign saw Dragon Arrogance, his eyes widened and he hastily cupped his hands in respect. "Greetings to Senior Dragon!"

Dragon Arrogance gave him a slight smile. "No need to be so courteous."

Then he turned to Murong Gong, his smile deepening as if greeting an old friend after many years apart.

"Old pal Gong, I am Dragon Arrogance, the Pavilion Lord of the Celestial Palace. This is our second meeting."

In their first encounter, Murong Gong and Zhang Shaofeng had already lost consciousness.

Murong Gong stared blankly at Dragon Arrogance.

The Celestial Palace!

That paramount power, the Celestial Palace?!

"Senior Dragon, I've long admired you!!"

Murong Gong quickly recovered his composure, his face beaming like a newly blossomed chrysanthemum.

As a worldly man, he was surprised to see a top expert like Dragon Arrogance, but not stunned into silence. Instead, he casually addressed him as "Old Dragon."

Dragon Arrogance smiled. "No need for such courtesy, Old Pal Gong. Today is the opening of your sect, so I thought I'd come and celebrate. I also have this gift - I hope you'll accept it."

As he spoke, he produced a box.

However, before he could open it, another figure flashed into the sky at that moment, drawing everyone's gaze once more.

An elderly man appeared above - it was Zhen Dianteng from the Book Mountain Immortal Institute.

Whether they had already taken their seats or were stuck outside the formation, upon seeing yet another top mainland expert, everyone couldn't help but gulp nervously.

Was this for real?

Two paramount experts had come, one immediately after the other?

But it didn't end there.

At that moment, two more figures appeared in the sky.