Northern Profound Zhu's delegation entered the capital, representing North Garrison North Ge's support for the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony.
The stance of the six northern prefectures became another heavyweight bargaining chip, further solidifying Lian Feihong's position.
Thus, the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony was successfully held under the gaze of countless eyes.
Of course, few knew that Zhou You's legitimate son—the next heir of the Zhou Clan Western Sect, Zhou Ding—had concealed himself within Northern Profound Zhu's delegation and entered the capital alongside them to return to the Zhou Clan Western Sect.
It was rare for the family to reunite, and they were filled with joy. Zhou You cared deeply for his son and carefully asked how he had lived all these years.
In truth, Duke Niu had not treated Zhou Ding poorly either.
The abundant resources of the six northern prefectures and the Zhu clan had all been used to support Zhou Ding's expenses as he grew up.
As for martial arts, learning, and the like, North Garrison North Ge had personally taught him. From childhood to adulthood, those who sparred with him were either prefectural lords or prefectural governors.
"Qinghua, this child might not have been raised any better if he had stayed with us!"
Zhou You sighed. He had been busy cultivating and fighting, paying too little attention to his children. After learning how Zhou Ding had lived in Northern Xuan Prefecture, he could only admit that he was inferior.
His resolve grew even firmer. After the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony, he would surely make up for all he had lacked toward his children over the years.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony arrived.
The four gates of the Imperial Palace of Heaven Worship opened wide. Five-direction, five-colored banners covered