Song Qingming entered the great hall, swept his gaze swiftly over everyone, then quickly nodded and waved his hand.
Only after everyone had risen did he head toward the elevated platform together with Huang Siyuan.
At this moment, Li Mufeng and Bai Yuxian, the two Sect Old Ancestors seated in the places of honor on the platform, had already risen with joy written all over their faces and come before Song Qingming together.
"Congratulations to Junior Brother Song on forming his Nascent Soul!"
"Hehe! From this day onward, our Carefree Sect has gained another Grand Elder. This is not only the fortune of our sect, but also a blessing for the countless living beings of Wei State!"
Hearing Li Mufeng and Bai Yuxian's delighted congratulations, Song Qingming hurriedly smiled and cupped his hands. "Qingming thanks Senior Brother Li and Senior Sister Bai for your esteem.
"From now on, I will certainly devote myself to defending the sect and protecting the people and living beings of Wei State with all my strength!"
"Good, good, good!
"Today is Junior Brother's great day. Let us not keep standing here. Please, take your seats."
"Thank you, Senior Brother Li."
After the three Nascent Soul Cultivators on the platform took their seats again, the several dozen Golden Core Cultivators who had remained standing below finally sat down as well.
The sounds of casual conversation once more filled the hall, and it gradually regained some of its former liveliness.
Just as Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan sat down, Li Mufeng immediately had a disciple at his side step forward and deliver each of them a cup of freshly brewed, steaming Spirit Tea. Smiling, he said:
"Junior Brother, I heard long ago that you are also fond of tasting tea. This Spirit Tea was gifted to me