A Wealth of Insight

"Let me introduce everyone."

Huo Yan, master of the Radiant Tower, had not yet appeared. Miya arrived at the council chamber first with a dozen or so disciples.

She began by introducing Gao Jing to everyone: "This is Great Shaman Gao Jing, our new practitioner."

Then, as chief steward of the Radiant Wizard Tower, she introduced Gao Jing to the other thirty-one resident wizards, as well as Huo Yan's students and followers.

Every resident wizard ranked above Gao Jing was at least an Initial-Rank Grand Wizard, while the strongest were High-Ranked Grand Wizards. Most were True Knowledge Wizards or Creation Wizards.

Only four were Battle Wizards like Gao Jing, including the tall, thin Great Shaman who had looked at him with hostility.

Through Miya's introductions, Gao Jing learned that the man was called Black Mountain.

The Black Clan was also one of the Seventy-Two Great Houses of the City of Ten Thousand Kings.

Some of the resident wizards were young, while others had white hair. All welcomed Gao Jing's arrival.

Some were warm about it, though, and others were cool.

Gao Jing noticed that Miya commanded great respect in the Radiant Tower. Even those who seemed indifferent to him remained polite on the surface, giving the chief steward her due.

Once Miya had finished the introductions, Huo Yan entered the council chamber with two followers at his side.

Everyone rose together and bowed to the Legendary Great Shaman.

"Sit."

Huo Yan smiled faintly. "I have other matters to attend to today, so let's make the most of our time."

His gaze settled on Gao Jing. "You must be Great Shaman Gao Jing. Hmm. You're quite impressive."

Gao Jing bowed again. "Your Excellency is too kind."

The master of the Radiant Tower looked very old. His hair and beard were snow-white,