Huangtian Divine Realm.
Above a spiritually vibrant mountain, clouds billowed and rosy mists drifted, spiritual light shimmering in the air.
Six men and two women gathered around a stone table, passing cups back and forth, drinking until the scent of wine hung thick around them.
"Come, come... Fellow Daoist Li Ge, I must toast you with this cup. Last time, I truly have to thank you. If you hadn't spoken up and given me that pointer, I might still not have even found the edge of that Nine Absolutes Divine Art of mine!"
"You're too polite, far too polite... Fellow Daoist Qihuang, didn't I say it? It was merely something I said offhandedly, completely unintentional. We're both Divine Emperors—you're at the mid stage, while I'm only at the early stage. How could I possibly be capable of guiding you?"
"Still, I'll drink this cup. Let's not mention this again in the future, all right? Really, whenever you bring it up, I feel guilty..."
Li Yun seemed somewhat flustered as he raised his cup, stood up, and solemnly drained it.
Then he poured himself another cup.
"This cup is for everyone. Being able to know you all is an honor for me, Li Ge."
"I'm not good with words."
"It's all in the wine."
Seeing this, everyone else also raised their cups. They were all quite pleased with Li Yun's humility.
Someone who knew when to advance and retreat, and whose heart was as open as a valley, would always make others willing to draw close, no matter the occasion.
And this was Li Yun's new persona.
After all, if he intended to remain in the Huangtian Divine Realm for the long term, he could not remain isolated forever. That would be too deliberate, and would more easily draw the attention