Liu Changxu glanced out of the corner of his eye at the three Golden Core True Persons who had taken their seats.
Seated in the middle was a tall, imposing middle-aged man dressed in black treasure robes. His aura was much like that of Liu Changxu's master, Su Hao, so he was probably a Golden Core middle stage cultivator.
To his left sat a graceful fairy in Hundred Flowers Immortal Robes, with bright eyes, pearly teeth, and features as lovely as a painting. Her aura was slightly weaker than that of the Golden Core middle stage cultivator in the center, so she was probably a Golden Core early stage cultivator.
The third Golden Core cultivator was a scholarly middle-aged man with a face as fair as jade. His aura was about the same as the female cultivator's, placing him at the Golden Core early stage as well.
Once the three Golden Core cultivators had settled into their seats, the Foundation Establishment realm Inner Sect Disciples present offered their greetings in unison:
"Disciple Liu Changxu (...) pays his respects to the martial uncles and aunt! Greetings!"
"Dispense with the formalities, martial nephews and nieces!"
The Golden Core middle stage cultivator seated in the center spoke:
"The Human-Demon War has now reached a critical stage. The sect has therefore summoned you Inner Sect Disciples to battle so that we can deal the Demon Race a heavy blow. I hope you will all fight bravely and slay the enemy on the battlefield. The sect will generously reward those who render meritorious service. But if anyone disobeys the sect's orders on the battlefield, don't blame this martial uncle of yours for turning his back on you without mercy."
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Changxu and the other Inner Sect Disciples hastily responded: