[Divine Kunlun Sect, Floated Forest Peak]
Upon entering the hall, the carvings of ancient dragons and Kirins on the pillars bestowed the illusion that the creatures were brimming with life and motion. Gazing into the eyes of these beasts, she could practically sense their majestic aura.
"YingYue, let's take those seats." Wang Pei Zhi grasped Shenlian YingYue's wrist, guiding her to a row of seats neither too distant from nor too proximate to the main elder's chair.
Shenlian YingYue acquiesced. Having seldom made appearances in the sect since the prior conflicts, few disciples cast more than a fleeting glance her way. Moreover, as she progressed in rank, her visage subtly evolved.
Surveying the hall, she recognized a myriad of disciples, identifiable as either outer or inner members.
Predominantly, those gathered were Outer Disciples—twenty-eight in total. Among them, five were Inner Disciples, and the remaining twenty-three were Outer Disciples.
