The next morning, Duan Rong turned into a wisp of green smoke and arrived atop Sky Pillar Peak as promised.
The moment he reached Sky Pillar Peak, he saw Lin Youjian and a group of female disciples waiting on the open ground before the pavilion.
The wisp of green smoke circled before them for a moment, and Duan Rong revealed himself.
The instant Duan Rong showed his true form, Lin Youjian immediately led the disciples in prostrating themselves on their knees. Respectfully, she said, "Lin Youjian, together with the disciples of Sky Pillar Peak, welcomes the Old Ancestor."
Duan Rong swept them with his divine sense and discovered that Jiang Hanyan was not among them. He said calmly, "Elder Lin, there is no need for such ceremony. Rise."
"Yes, Old Ancestor."
Lin Youjian and the female disciples all rose, but only Lin Youjian lifted her head and smiled at Duan Rong. The rest stood with their heads bowed.
Lin Youjian smiled. "This subordinate was bold enough to invite the Old Ancestor here. Your willingness to come has brought glory to Sky Pillar Peak."
Duan Rong said, "When I was an Inner Sect Disciple, I was quite interested in Elder Lin's Sound Wave Force. To witness it in person today may be considered the fulfillment of a long-held wish."
Lin Youjian was slightly startled. She had not expected Duan Rong to have once been interested in Sound Wave Force. Then she smiled. "These new compositions have also received much of Youjian's painstaking effort. Old Ancestor may take a look."
"Old Ancestor, this way." Lin Youjian gestured in invitation. The disciples behind her promptly made way, and as they did, several female disciples took the chance to cast coy glances at Duan Rong.
Duan Rong walked slowly toward the pavilion, with Lin