Yao Chen Returns to the Clan

At the peak of the Yao Clan Sacred Mountain, clouds and mist swirled around. A strange pill fragrance spread through the air, leaving one feeling refreshed, as though standing in an immortal realm.

Outside the grand clan hall atop the Divine Mountain, swathes upon swathes of medicinal ingredients gathered like an ocean. Above that sea of herbs, an enormous Clan Tablet Square floated in midair.

At the four corners of the square stood four massive Medicine Cauldrons, each releasing fragrant pill vapors in columns of smoke that shot straight into the sky.

By now, quite a few figures had gathered upon the floating stone platform. Toasts were exchanged amid animated conversation, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.

Looking toward the due north of the stone platform, rows of stone chairs stood side by side. Beautiful maidservants flitted between them like butterflies, their nimble hands filling every jade cup on the stone tables.

"Pavilion Master Yao Chen, this way, please—"

Following those words, Yao Chen was escorted by two elders onto the Clan Tablet Square and was about to take his seat.

The crowd around the stone platform continued to grow. Before long, the clamor soared into the heavens, and the buzzing waves of sound even scattered the clouds overhead, prompting him to instinctively turn around for a look.

As the waves of sound spread, a bell suddenly rang out through the sky. The many members of the Yao Clan swiftly rose to their feet, their respectful voices rolling outward in a mighty tide.

"Welcome, Clan Leader."

Amid that resounding welcome, the clouds in the sky churned before parting of their own accord. An elderly man with white hair, dressed in white robes, slowly emerged with a young woman in an azure-green dress at his side. His aura was tranquil, yet it