A Storm Brews at the Celebration

In the waters around Emerald Coral Island, cultivators gathered as the Mid-Stage Spirit Transformation celebration drew near. The Market had entered a festive bustle half a year earlier.

The streets were full of cultivators hawking their wares and carts laden with goods drawn by beasts.

Spirit Ships came and went on trading voyages, while factions converged from every direction.

Before the celebration, the island's affairs were overseen by Wild Crane Wanderer and the Evil Blade Patriarch.

Fairy Ice Butterfly was one of their own, so there was no need for her to handle everything herself. Instead, she took charge of the banquet.

The group that had banded together in Blazing Snow City had begun, since Lin Chang'an advanced to Mid-Stage Spirit Transformation, to revolve around him.

In the Cultivation World, strength commanded respect. Wild Crane Wanderer and the Evil Blade Patriarch were only too pleased.

For them, having a powerful leader brought more benefits than drawbacks.

Besides, Lin Chang'an had always cared little for power. Given his age, both men knew he would likely devote himself even more to cultivation.

"Master, it's so lively outside! This celebration is going to be enormous."

Inside the cave abode, Jin Feng had just returned from outside, her eyes brimming with envy.

"Master, if I break through next time, I should be able to hold a celebration too, right?"

She paused, then added excitedly, "I'll hold it as the Golden Phoenix Demon King of Blazing Snow City."

Jin Feng beamed. At last, she could hold a celebration of her own, and this time she would make up for everything she had missed.

Lin Chang'an fell silent. He hated to dampen her excitement, but reality made him mutter, "You can hold one, but you need to think through the consequences. My advancement to Mid-Stage Spirit