Everywhere Chen Qing looked, he saw the sect's true upper echelon and elite.
An invisible pressure and solemnity filled the air. Occasionally, a few gazes fell upon him, but they lingered only briefly and caused no great stir.
Here, the True Origin Realm was merely the threshold. As the newly promoted eighth-ranked True Disciple, he was not yet enough to draw the attention of the many elders and veteran stewards present.
Qu He waved to him from the Renzhi Seat area some distance away.
Chen Qing walked over, cupped his fists, and said softly, "Senior Brother Qu."
Qu He gave a slight nod, gesturing for him to sit in the empty seat beside him. He transmitted his voice, "The Renzhi Seat may participate in deliberations, but most of the time, it only has the right to listen and second proposals. Unless someone specifically calls on you, do not speak lightly."
Chen Qing nodded to show that he understood.
The Renzhi Seat ranked third within Tianshu Pavilion. Though it was qualified to attend the assembly, it had no authority to offer proposals or make decisions. It served more as a reserve of the sect's core strength.
As time passed, the hall steadily filled with more people.
Chen Qing observed in secret and spotted quite a few familiar faces—among the True Disciples, Luo Chengxuan and Zhang Baicheng sat in the Xuan Yang lineage's area, occasionally whispering with elders of their own lineage.
Huo Qiushui and Ruan Lingxiu sat in the Jade Empyrean lineage's section.
The most eye-catching, however, was Nan Zhuoran, surrounded by several Diheng Seat elders. He carried himself with calm composure, clearly the focal point of the younger generation.
In addition, Elder Xiang, who oversaw the Cave Heaven blessed lands, Elder Luo Ping, the Sect Leader's eldest disciple, and other