"Ao Shan, reigning Demon King of the Myriad Demons Sea, offers congratulations on behalf of our ancestor. May Sage Xiang endure through the ages!"
"Feng Piaoran, Valley Master of Passion Harmony Valley..."
"Qin Minmin, daughter of the Pavilion Master of the Many Treasures Pavilion..."
"The acting sect masters of the Seeking the Dao Immortal Sect, Yellow Springs Immortal Sect, and Worry-Free Immortal Sect..."
Announcements echoed across the horizon. Rainbow light paved the way and golden lotuses welled forth as representatives of the foremost powers stepped out of the clouds. Guided by the inner-city disciples' great banners and long carpets, they took their seats on the six sides of the Dao platform.
Behind them, streaks of spiritual treasure radiance bloomed. Although their congratulatory gifts went unannounced, anyone with discerning eyes could see their value.
"Except for those few demonic sects, all the foremost powers have gathered here!"
"Of course! This is the first time a Sage has preached in decades. Who with the means would not want to come?"
"Dao lotuses beneath their feet, Dao Resonance overflowing! This is the first time in my life I have seen so many Spirit Transformation Venerables!"
"This trip was worth it! It truly was!"
Gazing up at the streaks of rainbow light descending straight into the center of the Dao platform, the countless cultivators from small and medium powers and Rogue Cultivators waiting in the space below were filled with longing and anticipation.
For the vast majority of cultivators, reaching Spirit Transformation was already their greatest ambition.
After the foremost powers arrived, streaks of Dao light representing the many great powers swept over the cultivators' heads and settled around the outer edges of the platform's six sides.
Amid the interweaving gleam of jewels and treasures and the announcements of names, cultivators gradually filled the