The sound echoed throughout the entire Flying Cloud Sect, and the expressions of everyone in the sect were not good.
This is a provocation, a blatant provocation!
"The Ninghua Sect is so arrogant, blatantly robbing people from our Feiyun Sect. They have already ridden over our Feiyun Sect's head."
"Since they have presented us with the opportunity to get our people back, we have no reason not to go."
"Let the world see which sect Shen Sangri belongs to!"
They are determined to bring Shen Sangri back on this trip!
The Flying Cloud Sect was given special treatment, being the first sect to receive an invitation.
Following this, other sects that had good relations with Ninghua Sect in the sect competition, such as Tianjian Sect and Chimo Jiang Family, also received invitations one after another.
They all set off for Ninghua Sect and arrived at Ninghua Sect on the day of the celebration.
Each sect brought only a few people, no more than ten, but the presence of both the sect leader and the young sect master was a great sign of respect for Ninghua Sect.
Of course, besides attending the ceremony, they were more interested in seeing how things went after Ninghua Sect recruited cultivators.
Does it have the potential to become a truly top-tier sect?
The people from several sects greeted each other. Among the upper-level sects, only the Beast Taming Sect was not invited, and they were currently throwing a tantrum in their sect.
After all, since Ninghua Sect had already recruited the Beast Taming Sect, it would naturally not invite the Beast Control Sect again.
Sect Leader Mingxi, Patriarch Jiang Wensheng, and others walked to the gate of Ninghua Sect, where the plaque bore the powerful and vigorous characters "Ninghua Sect".
Through the gate, various buildings behind it are faintly visible.
They could see the underlying strength at a glance.
But isn't Ninghua Sect a newly emerging sect?
He immediately realized that Ninghua Sect was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.
Several sects were about to register to enter Ninghua Sect when a series of chaotic footsteps sounded behind them.
Looking back, it was the Flying Cloud Sect.
There was a huge crowd, at least a hundred people, judging by the number.
Most of the faces inside were familiar to them; they were all elites of the Flying Cloud Sect, with cultivation levels ranging from the mid-Nascent Soul stage to the early-Deity Transformation stage.
Shen Daochen and Lingxiao Zhenren were at the front, their brows and eyes cold and stern, striding towards Ninghua Sect.
This attitude makes them look like they're there to cause trouble, not to attend a banquet.
"Why did Ninghua Sect invite Feiyun Sect as well?" Jiang Wensheng asked Mingxi in a low voice.
Now the entire cultivation world knows that these two sects are at odds because of Shen Sangruo, and can be described as irreconcilable enemies.
Mingxi replied, "The Ninghua Sect is holding this ceremony not only for the cultivation world to see, but also for the Feiyun Sect to see."
“But the Flying Cloud Sect is coming with overwhelming force, and the Condensing Flower Sect will probably find it difficult to resist,” Jiang Wensheng said calmly.
Bai Mumu is crippled. If Shen Sangruo has such a deep bond with the Feiyun Sect, the Feiyun Sect will naturally not want to give her up to the Ninghua Sect.
Jiang Wensheng couldn't help but show disdain. Shen Sangri had made it so clear that she didn't want to return to Feiyun Sect, so why was she still making such a fuss?
It seems the Flying Cloud Sect is going to ruin this celebration.
"Let's wait and see. The fact that Ninghua Sect dared to invite Feiyun Sect means they must have a strategy to deal with it," Mingxi said calmly.
Making thorough preparations at all times is the consistent style of Ninghua Sect.
Shen Daochen stared at the gate of Ninghua Sect, clutching the crumpled invitation in his hand as if it were the Ninghua Sect itself.
"The Flying Cloud Sect has arrived." He snorted coldly.
But they certainly weren't there to attend any celebration.
Not wanting to waste any more time, he gave a wink to the person behind him and prepared to make his move.
Just as hundreds of people were about to unleash their full power, a voice as clear as ancient well water entered their ears, completely extinguishing their arrogance.
"Sect Master Shen has also come to attend the ceremony." True Monarch Gu Ci walked unhurriedly to the front of the Flying Cloud Sect group and met the astonished Shen Daochen's gaze.
The Feiyun Sect members immediately stopped fighting.
"What, Sect Leader Shen, are you surprised to see me?" Her voice was slightly cold.
Shen Daochen's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
Not just unexpected, it was extremely unexpected.
The Hall of Ten Thousand Spirits has never been willing to participate in such activities, so why would it interfere with the Ninghua Sect's celebration today?
Their attack on Ninghua Sect today is not intended to kill them outright or wipe them out; their only goal is to rescue Chen Sangruo.
It's just a minor friction, nothing serious. Even if it reaches the ears of the Hall of Ten Thousand Spirits, they'll only scold us a couple of times.
But to take action in front of True Lord Gu Ci at this moment is a different matter.
He never expected that Ninghua Sect could summon Gu Ci Zhenjun, leaving Ninghua Sect in a state where it could not be selected.
This puts them in an awkward position, caught between a rock and a hard place.
To take action? Not even a little bit.
Turning back home? With so many eyes watching, it would make them look like they were fleeing in disarray; that's impossible.
So they're supposed to go in and attend the ceremony? They're supposed to watch obediently as Chen Sangri bows to Immortal Lord Changli as his master? What a disgrace!
Zhu Huaqiao and Chen Zhouxing exchanged a glance, then took out the sunflower seeds they had prepared beforehand and started cracking them openly.
They said, "This trip will definitely be amazing!"
The other sects all looked at the Flying Cloud Sect, wondering how they would end up.
The mocking gazes, accompanied by rustling sounds like hamsters "crunching, chugging," made it seem as if the Feiyun Sect members were being roasted over a fire.
When have Shen Daochen and Lingxiao Zhenren ever been so disgraced?
After lingering there for a long time, seeing that Shen Daochen still had no reaction, Gu Ci Zhenjun asked, "Since you've come to attend the ceremony, why hasn't Sect Master Shen gone in yet?"
"Ancient Virtuous Lord." A clear voice accompanied a bright figure appearing in everyone's sight.
Shen Sangri greeted the sect leaders one by one, automatically ignoring Shen Daochen, whose already dark face became even more gloomy.
She smiled and said, "I hope you will not be offended that I am so late in welcoming you seniors."
Accompanying her was the Taoist Wuwei, who also addressed the crowd, saying, "Now that you're all here, why don't you go in? The ceremony is about to begin."
After exchanging pleasantries with Daoist Wuwei, Mingxi, Jiang Wensheng, and the others presented their invitations and entered Ninghua Sect.
Only when only a group of Flying Cloud Sect members with grim expressions remained at the scene did the two men turn their attention to them.
"Oh dear, Sect Master Shen and True Person Lingxiao are here too. I didn't even see them earlier. Surely you two won't be offended?" Wuwei Daoist smiled, his words as irritating as ever.
Of the various sects, the Flying Cloud Sect brought the most people. With over a hundred people standing there, how could they not be seen?
The Taoist Master Wuwei practically had the word "deliberate" written all over his face.
A heavy gloom hung over their faces as they looked at Chen Sangruo.
"Sect Leader Shen has come, and brought so many people to celebrate Ninghua Sect. Fortunately, we have prepared enough spiritual food, so you will not go hungry." Her smile was flawless.
However, the implication in his words was that so many people from the Flying Cloud Sect seemed to be there to freeload and take advantage of the opportunity to do so.
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