Seven Treasure Hall was filled with distinguished guests, all enjoying themselves.
Ning Fengzhi occupied the seat of honor, with Gu Rong on his left and Ning Rongrong on his right.
The other sects were seated according to their strength, with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect first.
Since Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen was cultivating in seclusion, his second-in-command, Yu Luomian, had brought Yu Tianheng to attend the alliance gathering in his stead.
"Congratulations, Sect Master Ning," Yu Luomian called.
"With your sect's martial soul evolution, I imagine it won't be long before Seven Treasure Hall has to become Nine-Treasure Hall."
He laughed heartily and raised his wine cup to Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi wore a white jade half-mask that concealed the lower half of his face. His magnificent robes were exceedingly elaborate, and he even wore gold-thread gloves. Of his entire body, only half his face was exposed.
"You make an excellent point! I actually forgot about that.
"Our sect will soon become the 'Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.' All these related matters ought to be changed along with it."
He raised his cup toward Yu Luomian.
Although Ning Fengzhi's voice was gentle and carried a smile, Yu Luomian could not shake the feeling that something was strange.
Sect Master Ning never used to wear a mask. And why does his voice sound a little stiff?
Curiosity prompted him to ask outright.
As the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's second-in-command, Yu Luomian held an exalted position. Both his sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were near Heaven Dou City and enjoyed fairly close relations, so he had no reservations.
"That mask of yours looks quite extraordinary, Sect Master Ning.
"May I ask which master carved it?
"Could you introduce me? To tell you the truth, Tianheng's sweetheart recently left