The Sword Martial Venerable arrived without concealing his aura, and everyone sensed him immediately.
For a moment, the entire banquet at Yaochi came to a halt, and the sect masters of the sacred lands all rose to welcome him.
As the host, the Yaochi Holy Mother spoke first. "Greetings, Senior Sword Martial Venerable. Your presence truly brings splendor to our humble abode!"
This time, it was no empty courtesy. The Sword Martial Venerable could practically be considered a senior to every cultivator in the Kunlun Immortal Realm. He had been invited to every previous Flat Peach Banquet, but had never attended.
Naturally, he had been invited this time as well, though no one had expected him to come. His arrival was quite a surprise.
"Greetings, Senior Sword Martial Venerable!" The disciples of the other sacred lands and the cultivators watching from all sides also offered respectful greetings.
The Sword Martial Venerable had been giving discourses for a long time. More than eighty percent of the cultivators here, including the sect masters of the various sacred lands, had received his guidance. They could all be considered his students, so their respect was only natural.
The Sword Martial Venerable returned their greetings with a Daoist salute, then said calmly, "There is no need for such ceremony. I came at the Holy Mother's invitation. Please, take your seats. Do not let me spoil your enjoyment."
"Thank you, Senior! This way, please!" The Yaochi Holy Mother personally led the Sword Martial Venerable down into Yaochi.
"Senior, please take the seat of honor!" The Yaochi Holy Mother had a table and chair added below the ornate seat, while inviting the Sword Martial Venerable to take her original place.
The Sword Martial Venerable waved a hand. "For a guest to usurp the host's place would be