Unlike the clamor and excitement outside.
In the Supreme Clarity Hall on the plaza.
The atmosphere was rather quiet.
"..."
Ye Li stood behind the hall doors.
Today, he wore a blue-and-white robe.
Countless ancient, profound Dao patterns flowed leisurely across its fabric.
These Dao patterns were not merely decorations.
They contained Law Seals personally left by successive Palace Masters of the Supreme Clarity Palace. Simply wearing the robe granted him the enhancement of the aura of the Great Dao within.
"Well?"
Qingyuan True Cultivator came to his side and reached out to straighten the robe on his shoulder.
"Are you ready?"
"The Supreme Clarity Palace represents the Three Continents Alliance's Dao Lineage on the Cold Sea Continent."
"From today onward, every word and action of yours will be watched by the various powers."
"If you ever want to live a peaceful life again, I'm afraid that won't be possible."
"Don't worry. I've been ready for a long time." Ye Li waved a hand, sounding quite casual.
"Good."
Qingyuan True Cultivator nodded with a smile.
Just then.
The ancient, majestic tolling of the bell gradually ceased.
The discussions on the plaza outside swiftly died down as well.
"..."
The Supreme Clarity Palace Master stood at the very front of the plaza's raised platform. He looked down at the crowd, his Dao Resonance sweeping through the entire Mountain Gate like a refreshing breeze.
"Since our founding patriarch established the Supreme Clarity Palace, our legacy has endured for over a million years."
"Generation after generation, our predecessors have taught Dao arts throughout the Cold Sea Continent, quelled turmoil, and protected the Human Race's territories across the three continents."
"To this day, our palace has appointed nineteen generations of Palace Heirs."
"Some became True Lords, and some journeyed beyond the heavens."
"Others fell