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The Star Luo Empire's envoy bowed, his manner respectful to the point of humility.

"His Majesty sincerely awaits your presence. Your Highness, please do us the honor of coming to Star Luo City for a talk!"

"Haha, certainly. I'll come when I have time!"

Shui Zhantian stood at the door, seeing the guest off with a broad smile.

When he turned around,

that smile slowly faded, replaced by a dazed expression.

He could not help but sigh inwardly.

He had already retired,

yet who would have thought that, in just a few days, he would rise to become:

an Honorary Elder of Spirit Hall,

the Heavenly King of the Tiandou Empire,

and the War King of the Star Luo Empire.

There was no need to explain the status of Spirit Hall's Honorary Elder—

it was comparable to a Title Douluo!

The ancestor of the Star Luo Empire had been hailed as the God of War, so the title of War King carried immense weight.

As for the Tiandou Empire's "Heavenly King"—

the title took the character "Heaven" from the name Heaven Dou itself; its meaning was self-evident.

To be so fervently courted by the three greatest powers of Douluo Continent at once,

it all felt like a dream.

"Who would have thought that my Shui Family would one day enjoy such glory!"

Shui Zhantian let out an emotional sigh.

The Skywater Academy, once renowned throughout the continent, had gradually declined in his hands.

Then came the merger of the Four Elements Academy,

and in the end, it had been forced to merge into Shrek.

He had originally held little hope and simply left it in Shui Bing'er's care.

Who could have expected such a turn of events?

Because of Bing'er, the family had risen once more!

This also allowed him to see the possibility of restoring Skywater Academy to its former glory!

"Yes! I actually became Spirit Hall's Saintess... and a princess of both great empires!"

Shui Yue'er looked at the lengthy list of gifts and sighed with equal emotion.

This time, she had brought back another piece of news from the Imperial Capital.

The Heaven Dou Imperial Family had clearly stated its support for Skywater Academy's departure from Shrek and its return to the Shui Family's control!

"All of this was won with Bing'er's life on the line!"

Shui Zhantian's voice sank,

for he had not been swept away by this fleeting joy.

"If she cannot return safely... then all of this is nothing but an illusion!"

Within Du Xian Sect.

The Pig Herder and Shui Bing'er entered the main hall amid the crowd's welcome.

Looking up, they saw that only one seat of honor had been arranged in the hall.

The Pig Herder frowned slightly,

then raised his hand and pointed beside him, saying with displeasure:

"This Fairy Shui is my colleague in the Heavenly Court. The immortal opportunity you desire was something I had to ask her for!"

Feng Qingzi and the elders were all stunned.

Seeing that Shui Bing'er's cultivation was not particularly high, they had assumed she was merely a junior attendant of the Pig Herder.

Who would have thought that she too was an Upper Immortal of the Heavenly Court?

"How discourteous! Truly discourteous!"

Feng Qingzi hurriedly bowed in apology,

then signaled for the disciples to quickly add another seat.

Before long, a seat of honor befitting Shui Bing'er's status was arranged beside the Pig Herder.

"Please forgive me, Fairy. This old man failed to see clearly!"

Afterward, Feng Qingzi deeply bowed to Shui Bing'er once again.

"There is no need for such courtesy, Sect Master!"

Hearing this, Shui Bing'er's eyes shifted as she recalled the Pig Herder's earlier instructions. She merely nodded slightly and said in a cool voice:

"Though the Heavenly Court values rank, it also values fate!"

"Since we have come here today, it is fate!"

Her tone was neither arrogant nor humble.

The faint warning in her words made Feng Qingzi and the others shudder inwardly, and their attitudes became even more respectful.

The banquet soon began.

Immortal wine filled the air with fragrance, while spiritual fruits gleamed brightly.

Delicacies made from rare birds and spirit beasts filled the tables.

"It is truly the fortune of our humble sect that the two Upper Immortals have come in person."

"May I ask what specific qualities will be considered in selecting accompanying sect members this time?"

"If there is anything you need done, this old man, the sect elders, and our capable disciples are all willing to serve wholeheartedly."

Feng Qingzi raised his wine cup and spoke carefully, his words carrying no small hint of recommendation.

"Indeed! This old man has some modest knowledge of cultivating spirit plants and the rudiments of pill refinement,"

an elder with a ruddy complexion immediately added.

"I have some understanding of artifact refinement, perhaps I could..."

"This old man..."

The other elders also chimed in one after another, openly or subtly displaying their respective talents.

Du Xian Sect had once possessed a Supreme Elder who had been a friend willing to die for the Pig Herder.

Before that elder passed away, he had entrusted the Pig Herder with looking after his sect to some extent.

That was why he had come this time!

As for the specific candidates,

the Pig Herder did not actually care much.

He lifted his chin and pointed at Shui Bing'er.

"Since they'll be working under her, let her decide!"

Shui Bing'er considered it briefly before looking up to ask:

"How does your sect usually assess its disciples?"

Feng Qingzi hurriedly answered:

"Cultivation, origins, temperament, and fortune are all considered."

Shui Bing'er pondered for a moment.

She did not like having men follow at her side, but considering that what they would be doing in the future was ultimately pig slaughtering,

she needed people who could endure hardship and possessed steady temperaments.

Their talent could not be too poor either, lest they damage the Heavenly Court's reputation.

"Choose female cultivators,"

she said.

"They must be talented, willing to endure hardship, and grounded in temperament!"