Qian Wuliang Offers Apology

The ceremony ended, and everyone took their seats.

At the banquet, the atmosphere was harmonious, with cups raised and wine flowing.

Seated within the grand hall were Ninth Realm Martial Saints from every family.

They looked thoroughly at ease, raising their cups to toast Lin Yi, Venerable Saint, the Mansion Master, and the others.

Lin Yi occupied the seat of honor, with Gu Tianxue seated beside him. Elegant and poised, she delicately ate spirit fruits produced by the Spirit Vine World.

She had never imagined that Lin Yi would one day become the Lord of the Ancient Domain.

"Domain Lord Lin, this old man arrived late for your ceremony..."

Just then, a voice came from the entrance of the hall. An old man clad in black robes slowly walked in.

"Elder Qian?"

"Qian Wuliang?"

Quite a few Ninth Realm Martial Saints in the hall revealed looks of surprise, clearly recognizing the newcomer.

Qian Wuliang!

The Nine-Realm Ancestor currently hidden behind the scenes of the Qian Family.

Naturally, Lin Yi knew of this man. The Qian Family had three Ninth Realm Martial Saints in total. If Qian Xiaolie was considered the strongest, then Qian Wuliang was the most low-profile.

After breaking through to the Ninth Realm Martial Saint level, he had secluded himself in the Qian Family year-round, taking no interest in the family's affairs or those of the Ancient Domain.

It had already been several hundred years since his last appearance.

Presumably, Qian Xiaolie's disappearance and suspected death had drawn this ancestor out.

Lin Yi smiled and rose to ask, "Elder Qian, are you also here to celebrate Lin becoming the Lord of the Ancient Domain?"

"Domain Lord Lin, there is no need to worry. I did not come to cause trouble. The Qian Family Old Ancestor previously offended you