"Excellent, excellent. The East Sea breeds outstanding people upon its blessed lands, and Zhiling Island is a rare abode fit for immortals. Apart from the slight regret that it lacks a cave heaven world, everything else is more than sufficient to support a sect."
After touring the sect grounds, Li Ling spoke to the others with a trace of satisfaction on his face.
Guo Wuyan said with a smile, "Our Old Ancestor and Elder Dongfang chose this foundation together for your sect. We are glad it meets with your approval, True Lord."
Li Ling said, "Fellow Daoist Guo and Elder Dongfang have been most thoughtful."
Before long, everyone arrived at the great hall atop the mountain.
This was where the Rosy Mists Gate held its grand ceremonies. A broad plaza stood before the hall, where disciples lined up to pay their respects, taking turns displaying their talents and receiving rewards.
These were all disciples and descendants outside the direct Incense Accumulation lineage. Compared with the direct-line disciples in the North Sea, they had fewer opportunities to meet Li Ling, so they put everything they had into their displays.
Smiling, Li Ling joined the guests in enjoying the singing, dancing, magical duels, and other performances, then bestowed rewards generously.
He personally conferred the rank of Inner Court Disciple upon practically everyone who had embarked on cultivation, granting each a high-grade magical artifact as well.
Even the Incense Workshop Stewards, Incense Makers, Appraisers, and others trained according to the Outer Court's methods received quantities of renowned incense and spirit materials.
It was also during this celebration that Zhang San and the others came forward to pay their respects and were formally granted the titles of Steward Elder and Commanding Envoy of their respective courts.
Zhang San had already known that he would