This grand banquet was, in essence, the Black Tortoise Kingdom's way of entertaining the sects from Central Province.
Some sect disciples always liked a lively occasion and a bit of prestige. After all, since they had come all this way, their hosts had to show at least some tact.
Only then would they be willing to come if something truly serious happened in the future.
Normally, this should have had nothing to do with Chu Xingchen.
Most likely, after learning that he had founded a sect, Xie Lingyu had opened a back door for him in passing.
After all, with the Heavenly Derivation Sect taking the lead in making introductions, his sect would earn a place in the Black Tortoise Kingdom's thoughts, making things more convenient if anything really happened later.
The invitation was a lavish sheet of black gold, bearing the image of the divine guardian beast worshipped by the Black Tortoise Kingdom-a majestic giant tortoise.
It also bore the national seal.
The invitation alone looked incredibly prestigious.
Naturally, to reflect that prestige, invited guests had no need to suffer through queuing to enter the city.
And the invitation was rather distinctive in how it was used.
Li Xingtian stepped out of the carriage, held the invitation, and infused it with spiritual energy.
The invitation suddenly blossomed with spiritual light, turning into a streak that shot straight into the sky.
The guards watching the city gates reacted first. They hurriedly cleared a broad path, then began laying out a red carpet with practiced ease.
Two figures also flew over from within the city.
One man and one woman, they wore pale red official robes of the Black Tortoise Kingdom and appeared middle-aged.
They quickly flew up to the carriage and hurriedly cupped their hands in greeting.
The male official