"Could it be... that an elder within the Holy Glory Sect has also been replaced?"
No one could answer Su Nian's question.
He has to find the answer to this question himself.
Su Nian followed Quan Xiu's group all the way to the martial arts arena of the Holy Glory Sect. Apart from the martial arts arena in the central area, all the other open spaces were filled with banquets.
Quan Xiu's seat was in the VIP section on the right side of the center of the stage, which was reasonable, since among all the sects present, only the Four Seasons Sect and the Holy Radiance Sect could be compared to Quan Xiu.
After taking his seat, he looked to the left of the center of the stage and saw the Four Seasons Sect elders and disciples sitting there as well.
Ran Chunfeng, as the chief disciple, nodded to Su Nian as a sign of goodwill.
Su Nian nodded in response, and then a boy and a hunched old man walked out from the center of the stage.
The moment the old man appeared, Su Nian's gaze was instantly locked onto him!
He looked him over from top to bottom but couldn't find anything unusual, so he looked away.
After he looked away, the old man glanced at him sideways. Su Nian was startled, and then he saw the old man's kind gaze.
He smiled and nodded at him.
Su Nian understood and nodded in response.
The boy formally announced the opening of the birthday celebration to the many guests.
The boy announced loudly, "Welcome to all righteous people from all over the Nine Provinces to celebrate my master's 800th birthday. He said he was very happy that you all gave him face. Our Holy Glory Sect will treat you with the highest level of courtesy at this banquet. If there is any neglect, please feel free to speak up! We will do our best to serve you well!"
"You're too kind. The Holy Radiance Sect ranks seventh among the nine major sects. How could we not give them face? Hahaha..." An elderly cultivator below the stage echoed, stroking his beard and laughing.
"Yes, yes, it is already an honor for us that the Grand Elder is willing to entertain us, so how could we complain that the Grand Elder's hospitality is inadequate?"
The audience burst into laughter, and the old man chuckled and said, "That's good. However... everyone, please enjoy yourselves today and don't stand on ceremony. I'm not feeling well, so I won't be able to toast everyone individually. Please forgive me."
"It's alright, it's alright! Since the Grand Elder is unwell, he should rest properly! We can do as we please!" a cultivator from below the stage replied.
Su Nian's gaze narrowed and fell on the Grand Elder of the Holy Glory Sect.
Are you feeling unwell?
Nascent Soul stage cultivators can be over a thousand years old, and the Grand Elder of the Holy Radiance Sect is in the late stage of Void Refinement. His illness could not possibly be due to a lack of lifespan.
Could it be that he was injured before?
The banquet proceeded in an orderly manner. The Grand Elder of the Holy Glory Sect sat in the highest position, drinking alone. Beside him, the young attendant carried a pot of wine and refilled his cup whenever it was empty.
The Grand Elder of the Holy Glory Sect is named Ruan Shengtian, and the boy beside him is his personal disciple named Ruan Tao.
Su Nian sat close to them, and she could hear their conversation if she just listened carefully.
Ruan Shengtian asked, "Tao'er, among all the guests from all over the world today, who is the young genius you have the highest hopes for?"
Ruan Tao blushed slightly upon hearing this, glanced shyly at Su Nian, and whispered, "Yes...Young Master Su..."
Su Nian's lips twitched slightly.
I don't think I have any connection with Ruan Tao, right?
What does that expression mean? Does she have a crush on me?
Beside him, Xu Xinrou suddenly slammed down her wine glass, making a loud bang.
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