Since the Dragon Clan had decided to join the Immortal Court, their efficiency was swift indeed.
The Dragon Clan quickly selected suitable elite disciples. Led personally by Candle Dragon, they headed for Penglai Immortal Island.
Upon receiving the news, East King had deliberately waited outside the immortal island in advance. Behind him, the immortals of the Immortal Court stood solemnly in ranks. This display gave the Dragon Clan ample face.
Before long, vast dragon might spread across the distant horizon. Several dozen figures burst through the clouds and flew straight toward Penglai.
At their head was Candle Dragon. The Dragon Clan members following behind him all possessed deep, steady auras, clearly marking them as elites.
"Daoist Friend Candle Dragon, your honored arrival has found me remiss in failing to welcome you from afar," East King said brightly.
"Daoist Friend East King is too courteous." Candle Dragon's voice was calm. "This old man has brought his clansmen here to trouble you."
"Not at all." East King made a welcoming gesture. "For the Dragon Clan's elites to join our Immortal Court is the Immortal Court's good fortune. Please, come in."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, East King led the Dragon Clan through layer upon layer of restrictions on the immortal island and into Penglai Immortal Island.
Within the Immortal Court's main hall.
Candle Dragon and East King took their seats as host and guest, while the remaining Dragon Clan elites stood solemnly behind Candle Dragon.
"Daoist Friend East King, this time our Dragon Clan has selected forty-nine elites. All of them shall join the Immortal Court and await your orders. What do you think?" Candle Dragon was the first to speak, his voice steady.
Forty-nine people.
East King's heart stirred slightly. The Great Expansion was fifty, with one escaping—this number subtly