Those simple words made the cultivators from the various sects below breathe slight sighs of relief.
As those words rang out over the square, the crushing pressure finally began to dissipate.
Only then did everyone straighten up fully.
Among the crowd, Lin Ke could not help feeling a lingering fear.
The pressure of a Spirit Transformation cultivator truly was beyond what ordinary cultivators could withstand.
Merely the aura inadvertently released upon his appearance had nearly left all the Golden Core cultivators unable to breathe.
If he actually struck, he could probably wipe out every Golden Core disciple present in the blink of an eye.
Seated upon the Purple Gold Throne, the Imperial Sovereign swept his gaze over the gathering. "Please, take your seats. There is no need to stand on ceremony."
Only with the permission of the Dali Domain's Imperial Sovereign did the people from the various sects finally take their seats.
As everyone sat down, the Imperial Sovereign's calm yet imposing voice once again reached their ears:
"Elders and Heaven's Chosen, thank you for making the long journey here. The Dali Domain has many affairs to attend to today. Should our hospitality fall short in any way, I ask your understanding."
From his tone, he seemed to be apologizing for making the sects wait earlier.
But as representatives of their sects, how could the senior figures present be simple-minded? Naturally, they would not believe the Imperial Sovereign's pleasantries.
On the surface, however, everyone still responded with polite courtesies.
Howling Ape Old Ghost chuckled and answered loudly:
"You are too kind, Imperial Sovereign. As they say, guests follow the host's arrangements. Since we have received your consideration and been able to come to the Dali Domain to share in this grand occasion, waiting is only reasonable."
He looked toward the