Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others could not help but laugh wryly as well.
Though they were not as exaggerated as those two live treasures, they still had to marvel inwardly at how unfathomably deep the foundation of the Upper Three Sects truly was.
Even a courtyard meant for receiving guests was luxurious to such an extent.
"Has everyone been resting comfortably?"
Just then, Ning Fengzhi's gentle voice sounded from outside the courtyard.
Everyone hurriedly rose to greet him.
Ning Fengzhi had come in person with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, a springlike smile on his face.
"Uncle Ning." Han Yuchen gave a faint nod.
"Sect Master Ning." Master, Flender, and the others respectfully bowed.
"There is no need for such courtesy." Ning Fengzhi smiled and waved his hand. "I invited you here today for two reasons. First, to apologize for our sect's previous discourtesy. Second, to offer a small token of sincerity for our alliance going forward."
As he spoke, he made a welcoming gesture.
"Please, follow me."
Though puzzled, the group followed him.
Led by Ning Fengzhi, they passed through several heavily guarded checkpoints before finally arriving before a massive building forged entirely from some unknown metal, radiating a chilling aura.
Three grand characters were engraved upon the building's doors.
Seven Treasures Pavilion!
"This is where the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's accumulated foundations of several centuries are kept."
A trace of pride colored Ning Fengzhi's voice.
He took out a seven-colored glazed token and inserted it into a groove in the doors.
Rumble—
The heavy metal doors, as weighty as mountains, slowly opened.
In an instant, a dazzling mixed radiance from countless Heavenly Treasures burst through the opening, nearly solid enough to take form, leaving everyone unable to open their eyes!
Once they adjusted to the