On Purple Ultimate Immortal Mountain, the members of the Incense Accumulation Sect gathered atop a mist-wreathed spirit peak and filed inside.
In the hall, Li Ling was already seated at its head, his expression calm, like an immortal god looking down upon the mortal world.
"We pay our respects to the Old Ancestor."
Led by the Three True Ones of Incense Accumulation and several Core Formation elders, the disciples bowed in solemn homage before taking their places on either side.
Li Ling looked at Ye Zhen and the other two, then smiled. "You have done very well. You have not disappointed me."
Those simple words were already the highest praise. Smiles appeared on the faces of the Three True Ones of Incense Accumulation, and all three felt deeply honored.
The others felt honored to share in their glory as well.
They had followed the Three True Lords here to fight. Since Li Ling had acknowledged the three's achievements, naturally, everyone shared in the credit.
Li Ling said, "You Sixth-Generation True Disciples belong to a generation specially recruited by our sect after the great calamity struck the North Sea. Many among you possess the gifts of various Dao Bodies, and the wonders of your spirit roots far surpass those of previous generations.
"I have always known that you were our finest disciples, and that no small number of you would achieve greatness.
"Sure enough, once your generation matured, you came to account for the majority of the sect's true disciples. Though you, too, have gradually aged and passed away, a number of Core Formation elders have still emerged through experience.
"And now, besides Tong Daquan, who happened upon a fortuitous encounter, Nascent Soul Great Cultivators such as the three of you have appeared. You will surely be able to carry on