The outline of Undying Mountain finally came into view.
The mountain was still the same mountain, and the halls were still the same halls.
On the huge boulder by the entrance, the words "Undying Mountain" remained bold and powerful.
But now, people knelt all across the space before the mountain gate.
Elder Xu and Shen Qinghuan were at the front, with the three elders Zhou Yuan, Zheng Ming, and Meng Ran behind them.
Farther back were some disciples of Undying Mountain, along with the demon beasts Black Mountain had taken under his command.
Every head was lowered. No one dared even breathe too loudly.
Kneeling at the very front, Elder Xu was making his calculations.
After hearing of Si Chen's deeds in Purple Firmament Heaven, he had made his decision on the spot.
No matter where this mighty lord went or when he returned, the first person he saw upon his return had to be Elder Xu.
So he had led everyone in waiting from morning to night, every day.
At first, Shen Qinghuan had thought he was sick in the head. Later, she had decided his illness was serious. Eventually, she had realized... she was sick too.
Because she had joined him in waiting all day long.
Now, seeing Si Chen's party flying toward them from the horizon, Elder Xu bent even lower.
"Welcome back to the mountain, Imperial Lord!"
The elders behind him echoed his cry: "Welcome back to the mountain, Imperial Lord!"
Shen Qinghuan joined in as well, her voice even louder than those elders'.
Black Mountain descended from the sky. Looking at the people kneeling all over the ground, the corner of his mouth twitched.
"You... what are you doing?"
Elder Xu raised his head, his face full of sincerity. "You are mistaken, Senior Black Mountain.