The True Gods in this great hall were seated according to rank.
The Sword Clan did not welcome Saints from other noble families visiting the Ruo Wood Domain.
That was why the major noble families had all sent their elite descendants under the escort of Great Perfections.
Those gathered on the upper steps of the great hall were all descendants of noble families. There were roughly two hundred Upper True Gods, among whom were also several Great Perfections.
Below the steps were more than a hundred Upper True Gods.
Although the vast majority of those hundred Upper True Gods came from first-rate lineages, and many of their families had Great Perfections or even Sub-Saints presiding over them, making them regional overlords in the God Domain,
in the eyes of the descendants of noble families, they still belonged to the grassroots.
"Gentlemen, we meet again!" Nan Longhua said with a smile.
Luo Zheng gave him a faint nod, his gaze fixed on the steps above.
There were quite a few familiar faces on the steps.
For example, Dongfang Taiqing, Mu Xuerong, and Han Tianxiao.
Noticing Luo Zheng's gaze, Nan Longhua assumed he was planning to go up the steps and hurriedly said, "Our seats are over here. The ones above belong to those noble families—"
Before he could finish, a clean, crisp, and chilly voice rang out.
"What a coincidence. You hid away for two whole years. If you're capable, then hide like a turtle with its head tucked in for the rest of your life!"
As a Great Perfection, Mu Xuerong was likewise unable to directly participate in the Dao Contest. This time, she had come through the floating island wearing a pale-red palace dress.
Although the outfit lacked some of her usual vigor and killing intent, the pale-red palace