"Clang—"
"Clang—"
"Clang—"
Inside the mountain gate, the bell rang out in rapid succession as disciple after disciple hurried about.
The reason was simple: a group of experts had arrived at the foot of the mountain, from every sect and school, and were about to make their way up.
Among them were even martial world heavyweights like Li Ruifeng. The helmsman of the Li Family faction had come in person, showing just how seriously they took this matter.
Of course, Li Ruifeng had come personally to preserve the dignity of the Supreme Experts, lest the others fail to handle things properly.
"Branch Leader!"
"Branch Leader!"
Arriving almost at the same time as that group was the Main Branch's Branch Leader, who had hurried back. With him returned to preside over matters, the disciples within the mountain gate finally breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward to pay their respects.
The Branch Leader gave a slight nod and did not stop. As he instructed the stewards to prepare a reception, he went to find Huo Yuanhong.
Before long, he found Huo Yuanhong, who had heard the commotion and was heading outside.
"Martial Uncle Yu, it has been a long time."
Huo Yuanhong wore a cotton robe as he walked through the biting cold wind, giving the Branch Leader a slight nod when he saw him.
This Branch Leader was of Old Xu's generation and was already quite advanced in years. Unfortunately, he had yet to achieve Dan Formation, and there was little hope left for him.
"Grand Elder Huo."
The Branch Leader had originally been handling matters outside, but rushed back the instant he received word. At least he had made it in time.
"The successor of the Cassock Demon-Subduing Art is already climbing the mountain. Grand Elder Huo might