"Old Sect Master has arrived!"
After all the major powers had gathered, at Ning Xiuyuan's signal, a nearby guard called out loudly.
Everyone turned to look. An elderly man with white hair was approaching. He wore a sapphire-blue robe and held the Ocean Diamond Staff. His white hair was tied back, and though his face was rather old, his eyes still sparkled with vigor.
He was none other than the previous Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Zhaoming, a peak Soul Saint of rank seventy-nine and currently the greatest auxiliary Soul Master on the continent.
Because of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's limitation, it could only accommodate seven Spirit Rings. Thus, disciples who possessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could cultivate only as far as rank seventy-nine; unlike Titled Douluo, they could not retain a youthful appearance.
"We pay our respects to Old Sect Master Ning. May you live ten thousand years!"
Everyone except those of Ning Zhaoming's generation rose to their feet and paid their respects as juniors. Rank and status were irrelevant; this was a gesture of respect based on strength and seniority.
"Hahaha, there's no need for such formality, everyone. Please, sit."
At his words, everyone took their seats. Ning Zhaoming settled into the seat of honor, while the first row below him was occupied by the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Spirit Hall, and the two great empires.
Ning Zhaoming looked around, then finally turned to Qian Xunji and said with a smile,
"Xunji, didn't your father come?"
Qian Xunji clasped his hands and explained,
"Please forgive him, Senior. My father has recently gained some insight and is in seclusion, so he couldn't get away."
Ning Zhaoming nodded. "I see. It seems Brother Qian is about