The vast sky, eternal through the ages, was clear and pristine. The Wei River surged on, misty waters stretching endlessly, with tier upon tier of Immortal Mountains along both banks and Cloud Qi billowing above.
Yet what truly drew the immortals' eyes today was not this sweeping landscape, but the Immortal Terrace upon the river.
Today, the Yun Clan and the Azure Lotus Sword Sect were forging an alliance here.
Followers of the Immortal Dao gathered from every direction. The vassals of both factions and every Dao Lineage on friendly terms with them attended, their immortal boats moored along the misty banks, spiritual radiance piercing the clouds.
Cranes cried across the marshes, and ethereal music drifted through the air. Since early morning, a grand gathering of the Immortal Dao, the likes of which the Heavenly Origin Continent had not seen in many years, had unfolded upon these normally secluded waters.
By now, all parties at the gathering had reached an understanding, and it was time to depart.
Atop the highest Immortal Terrace.
"Sorry for troubling Your Ladyship to travel so far. May your journey be peaceful."
The Azure Lotus Sword Sect's sect master at that time was not Luo Qinglian, who would later leave Yun Qing dumbfounded, but an old sword immortal with snow-white hair and beard. With an azure Ancient Sword strapped to his back, the old man cupped his hands toward the woman before him.
Standing like a phoenix atop the alliance dais, the woman in splendid apricot-yellow robes possessed noble features and cool phoenix eyes. She was none other than Yun Si, who had reached the pinnacle in her youth.
"Once the alliance seal is set, its terms will naturally be honored." She nodded lightly, her grace unrivaled.
Yun Si needed only to stand there in silence