Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, the day had arrived for the Tang Sect to hold Tang San's birthday celebration.
South of Heaven Dou City.
The former residence of the Strength Clan had, after renovations by the Defense Clan, now become the Tang Sect's headquarters.
Early in the morning, beneath a plaque engraved with the words "Tang Sect," the gates stood wide open.
One luxurious carriage after another pulled up before the entrance to the courtyard, and the dignitaries of Heaven Dou City stepped out.
These nobles saw one another often in their daily lives and were all quite familiar with each other, exchanging nods in greeting.
Before entering through the gates, the servants beside the nobles presented their invitations. After their identities had been verified, the gatekeeping disciples ushered them inside.
At that moment, two carriages traveled side by side down the street, arriving at the Tang Sect one after the other.
The carriage on the left bore a white swan carved from white marble, while the carriage on the right displayed a seven-tiered treasure pagoda carved from glazed crystal.
Almost simultaneously, three people stepped down from each carriage.
"Sect Leader Ning, Teacher, Bone Douluo Gu Rong, Young Sect Leader Ning."
"Your Highness Prince Xue Xing, His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Fourth Prince."
Among the six, aside from an exceptionally tall, gaunt old man, the other five all looked toward one another and exchanged polite greetings.
"Fengzhi had thought that His Majesty had only sent the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince to attend the banquet. I did not expect Prince Xue Xing to be willing to grace us with his presence as well."
Ning Fengzhi stood between Gu Rong and Ning Rongrong, a gentle and affable smile on his face.
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