A night passed.
Early the next morning, quite a crowd had already gathered at Juxian Academy's Martial Arts Arena. There were both students of the academy and guests from other sects invited to attend the ceremony.
At a quarter to six, Sect Master Shen Haotian stepped onto the viewing platform.
He swept his gaze around, then coughed softly and said, "Quiet, everyone. The celebration is about to begin. Let us welcome the distinguished guests attending today's ceremony!"
Then Zhong Ziqing led Xiao Yi, Tianji Zi, and the others onto the viewing platform, where they settled into the seats of honor.
Next came the sect leaders of the major sects, followed by several Nascent Soul Cultivators of renown. The other Golden Core Cultivators and those below the Golden Core Realm all took their seats below the platform.
Once the series of rites was complete, the newly advanced Nascent Soul Cultivators, Xu Qingtong and Du Siwen, followed the Sect Master onto the platform to make their appearance.
After the Sect Master finished introducing them, Xu Qingtong cupped his fists and bowed to everyone around him, paying his respects to those present before stepping aside.
Once his senior sister had also made her appearance, the two descended from the viewing platform and strolled to one side, quietly awaiting the Sect Master's arrangements.
Shen Haotian cupped his fists toward those on and below the viewing platform and said, "The celebration ceremony is now over. Next, those below the Golden Core Realm will remain here to watch the Azure Heroes Tournament. Those in the Nascent Soul Realm, please proceed to the summit of Tianhua Mountain to watch the Tianhua Dao Discussions!"
Xu Qingtong followed the Spirit Transformation and Nascent Soul Cultivators to the summit of Tianhua Mountain.
A small Martial Arts Arena had already been