Across the mountains and rivers of the Nine Wonders Hidden God Secret Realm, radiant clouds descended and immortal breezes swirled.
Every core member of the Nine Wonders Clan had come to the banquet. The three ancestors sat in the seats of honor, with Supreme Sages Jiuguang and Yufu to either side, while dozens of Dao Sages had also taken their seats.
There was no scheming or calculation at this banquet, only heartfelt gratitude and respect.
Had Li Yun not risked his life to enter the Endless Dark Abyss and cleave open that prison of ages, the Nine Wonders Clan's three ancestors would never have seen the light of day again, much less had the chance to lead their descendants in a bid to rise anew.
And recently, Li Yun had defied the heavens with his sudden rise. A Saint Emperor had hunted Dao Sages, slain an ancient Dao Sage of Great Black Heaven above his level, and carved out a fearsome reputation across the Hengwu Domain, leaving Great Black Heaven utterly disgraced.
To the Nine Wonders Clan, Li Yun was more than their savior. He was a heaven-defying powerhouse whose potential surpassed the ages, one destined to stand at the summit of the heavens. He was someone they absolutely wanted to befriend early.
The banquet was lively and sincere throughout.
Members of the Nine Wonders Clan took turns toasting him, their words heartfelt and free of the empty courtesies of the great factions.
Li Yun was easygoing in return. He laughed and chatted as he traded cups with the Nine Wonders Dao Sages and Supreme Sages.
The banquet ended with hosts and guest alike delighted.
After this feast, Li Yun had clearly grown closer to the Nine Wonders Clan.
The guests dispersed, all in high spirits.
Supreme Sage Tianbu personally