That day, the Eastern Radiance Cult announced that its new Cult Master had arrived in the Capital City, and the inauguration ceremony would be held tomorrow!
The entire Capital City erupted like boiling water upon hearing the news. Every faction was stunned beyond control. First, the inauguration ceremony had come far too suddenly. Second, the words "arrived in the Capital City" clearly declared that the new Cult Master was not Elder Ren!
Those with connections immediately began gathering information. At the same time, invitations from the Eastern Radiance Cult were delivered everywhere.
As the foremost cult in the Jialan Kingdom, even in decline, the Eastern Radiance Cult was still the foremost cult. An event as significant as the new Cult Master's inauguration naturally required guests from all directions.
Several princes also received invitations, each reacting differently.
At a small estate in the outskirts of the Capital City, where birds sang and flowers bloomed, a young man sat beside a pond, watching the fish scramble for feed. He was the Crown Prince of the Jialan Kingdom.
"Your Highness." A guard approached from the side and handed him an invitation, saying quietly, "The Eastern Radiance Cult has sent an invitation. Tomorrow is the inauguration ceremony for its new Cult Master."
The Crown Prince's hand froze as he scattered the feed. After an imperceptible shift in expression, he said faintly, "Has Elder Ren confirmed my teacher..."
"No." After some thought, the guard pushed the invitation farther forward. "Your Highness should see it for yourself."
The Crown Prince casually accepted the invitation, but the moment he glanced at it, his expression changed drastically. He shot to his feet, startling the fish in the pond into scattering.
"This new Cult Master?" His voice trembled uncontrollably.
The guard wore a complicated expression. "There is one more