After the major sects and factions had presented their gifts,
Chen Wudao stepped forward once more, looked at the crowd, and declared in a ringing voice:
"From this day onward, the Star Sect shall be restored! From now on, there will be no so-called Yichan Palace in this world—only the Star Sect's Yichan Association!"
The moment those words were spoken, although everyone had long since received the news, their expressions were still incomparably complicated.
Great Qian had been founded for over a thousand years. That was not long, but neither was it short.
As one of Great Qian's foremost first-rate powers, Yichan Palace had existed ever since the dynasty's founding. Yet no one had expected that, from this day forward, it would become history.
Chen Fan's expression remained calm.
Beside him, however, Zhongli Haocang and his nephew both had flickering eyes.
Yichan Palace was also one of Great Qian's strongest top-tier powers. It had several Supreme Elders who had reached Chang Sheng, and countless disciples beneath them, most of them ascetics seeking the Dao, all elites.
With Yichan Palace merging into the Star Sect, it would naturally help the Star Sect restore its strength more quickly.
Of course, Yichan Palace's strength was only a foundational supplement. For the Star Sect to grow in the future, it would still need to take in a great number of disciples.
But with Chen Fan's name behind it, there was no need to worry about recruits at all. Not only in Great Qian—even the geniuses of the two neighboring dynasties would likely rush over to become disciples.
"Qiu Hong!" Chen Wudao turned his head and looked at a young man below the platform.
The young man stepped forward excitedly. "This disciple is here!"
He was Qiu Hong, the man the Star Sect had once