The change in status was so ridiculously drastic, and they'd leaped so far ahead, that everyone in the Profound Sword Sect had practically pulled their balls off.
"Wise. So wise."
"I knew it. It had to be me."
The Myriad Sword Sect's former Sect Master, now an Elder of the Profound Sword Sect, wore a smug, proud expression.
Back when Chen Changan and the others had left, the Myriad Sword Sect's Sect Master had overruled everyone and decided to merge the sect with the Profound Sword Sect. Plenty of people hadn't understood at the time.
But now, no one would say that decision had been a mistake.
In fact, they were all immensely grateful that the Myriad Sword Sect's Sect Master had stood firm.
Hadn't they basically ridden the Profound Sword Sect's coattails all the way to heaven?
"I'm exhausted!"
"Why are there so many guests? Every single day?"
"Is this the awe-inspiring power of being the number one sword sect?"
Long Jianxiong and the others still hadn't adjusted to their sudden change in status. They were even personally receiving the guests who showed up every day.
That made many members of the Sword Guardian Clan feel deeply honored.
Though busy, not a trace of excitement had faded from anyone's face. They were thoroughly enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention.
That atmosphere lasted until Chen Changan's return, when it was shattered completely.
"The Grand Elder and the others are back!"
"The Grand Elder is back!"
With that shout, the entire Profound Sword Sect erupted with excitement.
The guests still staying at the Profound Sword Sect were even more excited than its members.
"The Grand Elder? You mean Chen Changan, the number one Sword God?"
"I can't believe we're lucky enough to get a glimpse of the number