The Northern Mountain Celebration was grand in scale and incomparably solemn.
Auspicious radiance shimmered, spirit birds spread their wings, and streaks of multicolored escape light flashed across the sky from time to time.
"Startling Thunder Pavilion, Pavilion Master Lei, has arrived—"
"Ancient Moon Workshop, Elder Gu Yue, has arrived—"
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No matter what thoughts the various parties harbored regarding the newly appointed deputy commander, they gave him ample face on the surface.
The guests who had arrived this time were of an extremely high rank. Even the least among them were at the Pseudo Celestial level.
There was no lack of Martial Dao Celestials among them.
Their appearance represented respect for the Northern Mountain Province Town Pacification Office, as well as attention toward and testing of the Northern Mountain situation.
At the Northern Mountain Province Town Pacification Office, Yu Minglong personally received them, his hearty laughter carrying his familiarity with the various parties.
"Ha ha, Pavilion Master Lei, it has been many days since we last met. Your bearing remains as splendid as ever."
"Brother Gu Yue, it has been several years since we parted. When Flower God Arrow arrived back then, Brother Gu Yue had just gone into seclusion. If not for Lord Chen's appointment celebration today, I fear you and I would not even have had the chance to meet!"
"We are both in Northern Mountain, beneath the same roof. We should grow closer."
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Hou Xibai and Ying Congyun appeared together at the ceremony, representing the Northern Mountain Province Town Pacification Office in receiving guests from every side. This celebration had been prepared exceptionally well, and there was naturally no need to elaborate on the full splendor of its arrangements.
As the focus of all parties' attention and the heart of this celebration, Chen Ping'an had naturally