With Various Sects all choosing to agree, the meeting to reach a decision finally drew to a close.
Upon the Purple Gold Throne, the Imperial Sovereign of Dali Domain's imposing presence deepened as he slowly spoke. "Since you all agree, these will be the rules for the gathering."
At a gesture from him, an official immediately rose, listed out all the rules in detail, and distributed them to the leaders.
Once all the leaders had confirmed that the information was correct, the imperial clansman slowly raised the wine cup before him. "Then let us drink to a fruitful partnership."
His imposing presence swept across the hall. After exchanging glances, the leaders present raised their cups.
"To a fruitful partnership."
The disciples echoed them in unison.
With that, the matter of the rules was settled once and for all.
Afterward came the discussions between the Various Sects' leaders and the Imperial Clan.
The discussions continued throughout the morning and only gradually dispersed after noon.
The morning had been spent coordinating with the Imperial Clan; the afternoon was left to each sect's internal arrangements.
Since the Heavenly Pride Gathering would begin the next day, they now needed to inform all the participating Heaven's Chosen of every rule.
Everyone from the Golden Wing Sect gathered at the Erhai-Viewing Residence.
Hua Wujiang and Grass Louse True Lord stood before them. The former held a Jade Token and was explaining things at an unhurried pace.
"Although the rules of this Heavenly Pride Gathering have changed, the content of its trials has not changed much from previous gatherings."
"You need only know that the trials are divided into three stages, each with different content. They are also essentially individual contests, which you must deal with yourselves."
The disciples immediately nodded. "Understood."
Hua Wujiang then began