Nascent Soul Seven Tribulations

Liang Zhaohuang and his father drank spirit brew for half the night in a garden pavilion, sampling all manner of spirit fruits as they talked at length.

They spoke of the family, of the Five Elements Sect, and of the road ahead.

Over the following month, a steady stream of cultivators arrived from every direction, gathering in the waters around Poison Dragon Island to attend Long True Lord's Nascent Soul Banquet and sect-founding ceremony.

The entire island and its surrounding waters grew ever livelier.

Cultivators from every side called upon friends, introducing one another to new fellow Daoists.

Some with a head for business had even begun holding trading fairs throughout the island and its waters.

Throughout that month, Liang Zhaohuang also attended several gatherings in succession. Most were occasions for the familiar, friendly commandery clans and noble families of the Immortal Dynasty to strengthen their ties and forge new connections.

Others were introductions arranged by his father, or cultivators from East Sea islands and sects that had trading ties or friendly relations with the Liang Family.

Liang Zhaohuang also attended several trade fairs. Though he gained little of great value, he made quite a few new friends and saw resources and treasures from the depths of the East Sea.

Thus, a month slipped away in the blink of an eye, and before long, the day of Long True Lord's Nascent Soul Banquet and sect-founding ceremony had arrived.

Early that morning, great numbers of giant pythons suddenly emerged from the waters surrounding the island. Led by several giant pythons with single horns growing from their heads, they swam in circles through the waters around the island, continuously spraying waves, fountains, and sprays high into the air. The droplets fell beneath the morning sun, reflecting seven-colored rosy light, gradually transforming into