A full ten hours later, the grand treasure-gifting ceremony finally came to a complete end.
The cultivators who had handed over their treasures stood where they were with satisfied expressions, smiles still lingering on every face.
They looked very happy.
"Alright, the treasure-gifting ceremony is over. Now, I announce that the celebration officially begins."
"This time, we have prepared an exceptionally abundant spread of food and wine for everyone."
"Moreover, we will rank you according to the value of the treasures you gifted."
"For the top ten, Qingxuan will personally offer you a toast."
The moment Ding Shuheng said this, the entire venue erupted once more.
"Damn it, why didn't you say so earlier? Fuck your mother."
"Holy shit, you should've said so sooner! If you had, I'd have brought my family heirloom."
"If you'd said it earlier, I'd have stolen my old man's Acquired Supreme Treasure if I had to."
"Qingxuan personally offering a toast—who will receive such an honor?"
"Ahhh, I'm furious right now. Absolutely furious."
"Fellow Daoists, please calm down. Don't be angry, don't be angry. Though I have a chance at it, we should still value harmony above all. Look at me—I'm not angry at all."
"Get him. Beat him to death."
The entire venue was swept up in a frenzy.
In a corner unnoticed by anyone, Ye Lin slowly rose to his feet.
The five disciples behind him stepped forward in unison.
"Call in reinforcements. Seal it off."
Ye Lin gave a light wave of his hand.
Suddenly, a deafening boom rang out from the heavens.
Figures appeared one after another in the sky.
They looked down coldly upon the cultivators below.
Ye Lin was already standing in the void, his hands behind his back as he watched the cultivators beneath him.
There were several