More and more people arrived.
Besides the Outrealm races and the stewards from various departments, people from within the Northern Dipper Immortal Mansion also arrived one after another.
These people wore Dharma robes of every color, with tokens of varying ranks hanging at their waists, and they streamed onto the Star-Gathering Terrace in groups of three or five.
Zhang Zaizhi said softly, "True Disciple Xu, the Northern Dipper Immortal Mansion's true disciples are divided into two tiers.
Those like you, direct disciples of a Great Dao Venerable, hold the highest status and belong to the first tier.
There are also disciples of several Deputy Mansion Lords, department heads, and some reclusive elders. They too are considered true disciples, but they rank one tier below you."
Xu Changqing nodded slightly without saying much.
Sure enough, as time passed, people gradually made their way toward the front rows.
The first to arrive was a young man in a blue Dharma robe. He was handsome and composed, with a token engraved with the words "Mystic Origin" at his waist. He walked before Baili Hong and bowed. "Song Changyuan greets Martial Uncle Baili."
Baili Hong raised his eyes to glance at him and nodded faintly. "Mm."
Song Changyuan then walked over to Feng Buhui, maintaining his respectful demeanor. "Song Changyuan greets Martial Uncle Feng."
As usual, Feng Buhui did not even raise his head.
Song Changyuan had long been prepared for this. After paying his respects, he turned toward the ninth seat and cupped his hands to Xu Changqing. "Song Changyuan greets Martial Uncle Xu."
Xu Changqing smiled faintly. "No need for such formality."
After Song Changyuan withdrew, a female cultivator stepped forward. She wore a purple Dharma robe, her features cold and beautiful, with a token engraved with the words "Heavenly Strategy" at