Once the Moon God Sect's senior sectmaster set the tone, even the stubborn second sectmaster didn't dare retort.
"You should reconsider, senior sectmaster," the second sectmaster advised.
The senior sectmaster waved a hand. "It's settled then. But let's wait until after the wandering cultivator conference."
The senior sectmaster's words elicited no further objections.
Holy Maiden Qingxuan was secretly pleased. The senior sectmaster's attitude gave her some hope.
...
Within Pillfire City, the city had also received news of the wandering cultivator meeting.
Great Emperor Pillzenith, who'd just returned to Pillfire City from Veluriyam Capital, was shocked beyond belief. He'd come to Veluriyam Capital with great ambitions, but he'd ended up leaving with his tail between his legs. He'd even been tricked by Young Lord Zhen and scared away by the non-existent formation.
