Donghua made no formalities and directly collected the Innate Spiritual Treasure and the prizes given by the various Saints.
With Donghua's victory, the Flat Peach Banquet had come to an end.
The guests from all sides began taking their leave.
The Saints also prepared to depart.
However, before leaving, they all let their gazes linger on Donghua for a few extra moments, seemingly on purpose.
Donghua noticed but paid it no mind.
He knew perfectly well that while he could hide his identity from everyone else, the Saints present had likely all seen through him.
At that moment, Qin Mu rose to his feet and glanced meaningfully at Emperor Venerate. Then his gaze shifted to Donghua.
When Donghua saw Qin Mu looking his way, his expression changed. He then bowed slightly.
Qin Mu said nothing. He simply smiled faintly, then left the Heavenly Court with Xi He and Chang Xi.
As many beings departed, some rogue immortals, having witnessed the majesty of the Heavenly Court, chose to join it.
Emperor Venerate naturally welcomed them.
The whole reason he had held the Flat Peach Banquet was to display the Heavenly Court's might and recruit immortals and gods.
Emperor Venerate left the matter of handling those who wished to join the Heavenly Court entirely to Lord of Stars.
"Come with me."
He glanced at Donghua, then rose and walked out.
Donghua hurried after Emperor Venerate.
Before long, Emperor Venerate had brought Donghua to the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
Emperor Venerate took the seat of honor and fixed his gaze on Donghua.
Meeting Emperor Venerate's gaze, Donghua's heart trembled. He quickly bowed to him.
"Donghua pays his respects to Emperor Venerate!"
"Today, I witnessed the Heavenly Court's majesty and its power over the Three Realms. I, Donghua, a mere rogue immortal, wish to devote