With Nie Qingzhu's arrival, the disciples fell silent as cicadas in winter.
For years, Nie Qingzhu had managed the affairs of the peak and could practically be considered its acting peak master. Most of the disciples had also been promoted by her, so her prestige was extremely high.
The disciples also noticed an additional gray-robed elder behind Nie Qingzhu. His brows and eyes were somewhat kindly, yet he possessed an air of natural dignity.
Even more surprisingly, Nie Qingzhu deliberately yielded half a step and invited him to stand in the seat of honor.
The disciples looked at one another. A few revealed thoughtful expressions, as though they had a vague impression of this elder.
You recognized him at once. Why had Elder Nian come?
But it made sense. With the Star-Plucking Assembly imminent, Little Green Peak truly needed an elder capable of holding down the fort.
Ever since you had helped Elder Nian remove the Seven Kills Sword Intent and given him an Ancient Antiquity pill, his accumulated foundation had erupted forth. Within two years, not only had his cultivation recovered to the Late Dragon Court Realm, but his potential was immense, and he had hope of reaching the Great Dao Golden Core.
Just last month, under your secret guidance, Elder Nian had finally completely mastered the "Devouring Sword" move of the Great Origin One-Yang Sword. However, the "Repelling Sword" move was ultimately limited by his aptitude, and he had yet to comprehend it.
The disciples in the hall whispered among themselves, all guessing the identity of this mysterious elder.
The elder slowly stepped forward. His white beard fluttered slightly, and his voice boomed like a great bell. "This old man is Nian Wubei."
Nian Wubei?
Not only were the ordinary disciples startled, but even Hao Jie, Wen Lou,