Noon. The Golden Crow [the Sun] hung high in the sky.
While Ji Ninefire, Ji Ning, and the others were setting up and familiarizing themselves with this grand formation, Snowdragon City of the Swallow Mountain area had already summoned quite a few Zifu Disciples of Snowdragon Mountain. In the air above Snowdragon Mountain, there was a giant carpet, upon which was placed a number of chairs, fruit platters, wine, and more.
All of the cultivators were seated in the lotus position, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts. They were quite at ease.
"Junior apprentice-brother Dong Ziqi really has invited quite a few people this time. He invited all of our fellow apprentices in the areas surrounding Swallow Mountain." A bearded elder held a beastskull cup of wine in his hands, chatting with a silver-haired cultivator who sat next to him. "It's only been a short while, but more than ten Zifu Disciples have already arrived."
