The Courtyard.
Bustled with activity.
At least several dozen people had gathered there.
It was the first time Qin Hao's cultivation courtyard had been so lively.
Qi Long and the others had not left, but with King Zhenyan and the other Creation Experts present, they had to sit farther back.
"Qin Hao."
Seated at the front, King Zhenyan coughed twice and said solemnly, "When I heard you'd returned from the Chaotic Evil Demon Land, I wanted to visit, but I worried you might not have time. Then I learned you were leaving tomorrow, so I came today. I hope I'm not disturbing you."
"You're too polite, King Zhenyan. You're always welcome here." Qin Hao shook his head. He was deeply grateful to King Zhenyan.
King Zhenyan smiled. "Before anything else, Qin Hao, we've heard about your deeds in the Chaotic Star Sea and the Chaotic Evil Demon Land. You became a Half-Step Sovereign and achieved Slaying of a One-Tribulation Sovereign..."
"You're Number One."
King Zhenyan spoke with deep emotion.
"Indeed, Qin Hao. Across the entire Star Sea, few Half-Step Sovereigns have ever achieved Slaying of a One-Tribulation Sovereign."
"Incredible! I've cultivated all these years and reached King-Sealing Creation, yet I still haven't grasped Dao Resonance. You've already mastered a Complete Great Dao."
"We came especially to congratulate you, Brother Qin."
"Congratulations on becoming a Half-Step Sovereign, Brother Qin!"
"Congratulations, Brother Qin!"
With King Zhenyan leading the way, the Azure Flame Sect's Outer Sect Elders and Inner Gate Deacons offered their congratulations one after another, their expressions moved and their voices solemn.
"Thank you, everyone. This was arranged in a hurry, so please forgive me for not hosting you properly."
Qin Hao hurriedly rose and cupped his fists in thanks. Meanwhile, Mu Ziqing, Qi Long, and the others helped set out