"Congratulations, congratulations! Grand Elder Fang, congratulations indeed!"
"Today, Grand Elder Fang has been invested with his new title. This is a joyous occasion for our entire Righteous Path. Everyone, raise your cups and congratulate Grand Elder Fang!"
"Bottoms up, please!"
That day, the Investiture Ceremony proceeded smoothly. After Fang Qianyuan offered sacrifices to heaven, Sect Master Yu Shixian personally recited the decree. With the great sects, aristocratic clans, mighty experts, and visiting envoys from across the world bearing witness, he formally conferred upon Fang Qianyuan the title of Grand Elder. With the rites complete, the occasion turned to joyous celebration.
Naturally, there was no shortage of song and dance, feasting, and socializing with the various parties.
Fang Qianyuan had newly ascended to Heaven Tier, and he was no rogue cultivator from the Outlaw Martial World. Making initial contact with these people and getting to know one another was essential. During this time, more than half openly expressed goodwill toward him, while most of the remaining minority also leaned toward friendly relations. Only a very few gave no indication of their stance.
Judging by their manner, however, they clearly had no desire to offend Fang Qianyuan either. They still offered a few polite pleasantries to show that they harbored no hostility.
It was only natural that they might not wish to rush over and ingratiate themselves with a newly ascended Heaven-Tier expert like him, but it was equally natural that they would not want to offend him without cause.
After all, this was a ruthless man who had killed Dongfang Zhi before he had even ascended!
And he was backed by a great sect to boot, a fully legitimate elder of a prestigious institution!
Next, Fang Qianyuan casually received envoys from several other parties. Moonlight Fairy and the others from Flowing