The first day of the gathering was a garden excursion through three Dao grounds: Go Valley, the Stele Forest, and the Painting Wall.
The formal Myriad Sounds Immortal Music Gathering would be held on the second day. That was the main event of this grand occasion.
As for the succession to the position of Yiyin Hall Master, Luo River Goddess Palace did not make such a grand production every time one of its four halls chose an heir.
Choosing Yang Zhiyi this time all but declared their intention to focus on nurturing her.
Her standing was equivalent to a Dao Child's, and she would most likely inherit the position of Palace Master.
Thus, although this was merely a gathering for leisurely pursuits, its scale far exceeded that of an ordinary Golden Core Ceremony.
The Go Valley Dao ground lay amid an ancient pine forest southeast of Luo River Goddess Palace.
The valley was shallow, but its terrain was exceptionally well formed.
The cliffs on either side curved slightly inward, blocking most of the sea breeze. Only a few slender wisps passed through the forest, rustling the pine needles.
Level blue flagstones paved the valley floor, with nine Go pavilions scattered among them. Plain white gauze curtains hung from their pillars, fluttering gently in the wind.
The refined charm of recluses playing Go greeted him at once.
"Tsk, tsk-"
Song Yan strolled leisurely into Go Valley and could not help marveling at the sight.
Elegant. Truly elegant.
In truth, Song Yan had come to Luo River Goddess Palace entirely because Fang Cunsheng was interested in the Zither Dao.
He had simply taken the opportunity to enjoy an outing.
He was therefore thoroughly relaxed, dawdling with Xiao He in the cave abode until the sun was high before heading out.
By now,