High atop the Northern Region's city, Li Xuan was filled with emotion. Behind him stood the leaders of the Northern Region's five top powers and the Lord of Northern Region City.
Below the platform, a contingent of nearly three hundred people was arrayed in five columns. They had come to Northern Region City because it was situated relatively equidistant from the five major forces, and Li Xuan himself could not possibly travel to each location to lead them.
Gazing at the assembled forces below, Li Xuan nodded slightly before turning to bow respectfully to the Lord of Northern Region City and the lords of the five powers. "Thank you for your trouble, esteemed seniors."
"Ambassador, you are too kind. To be able to provide disciples for the Azure Hall is our greatest fortune," Liu Feichen and the others returned the bow.
Though Li Xuan's strength was inferior to theirs, his status far surpassed theirs. Moreover, he was currently representing the Azure Hall.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and continued, "Once this matter is concluded, I must also depart. Rest assured, seniors, as long as they work hard, there will be no problem staying within the Azure Hall."
Liu Feichen and the others nodded in unison. Then, with a wave of his hand, the Seven Peaks Token shot from Li Xuan's sleeve, instantly transforming into a colossal cloud-like entity stretching a thousand feet long, hovering in mid-air.
Observing the Seven Peaks Token's transformation, Li Xuan also nodded inwardly. He would not have known how to use this token without his master, Luo Kang's, guidance.
Before arriving, Li Xuan had already tested the Seven Peaks Token's speed, and he knew it would not be too slow even with these people aboard. Returning his focus, Li Xuan looked back at the crowd below and said, "Whether you can successfully join my Seventh Peak in the Azure Hall this time depends on your own fortune. Now, let us depart!"
As Li Xuan finished speaking, he moved swiftly, the first to ascend onto the cloud-like formation and looked towards the crowd below.
Seeing this, the others followed suit. In less than three minutes, everyone was standing on the cloud.
"Esteemed seniors, we bid you farewell." Once everyone was stable, Li Xuan clasped his hands again to the Lord of Northern Region City and the five power leaders. Then, with a thought, he activated the Seven Peaks Token and soared towards the Azure Hall.
"Senior Brother Li Xuan, tell us about the Azure Hall?" As they traveled, some of the more daring disciples of the Young Sect members turned to Li Xuan and asked.
"Alright," Li Xuan replied, nodding. These individuals would likely be his junior brothers in the future, and it was good for him to prepare them. He then recounted everything he knew about the Azure Hall.
Three hours later, as they saw the seven peaks of the Azure Hall growing increasingly clear in the distance, the disciples of the Northern Region became visibly excited.
"Halt!"
As they approached the Seven Peaks of the Azure Hall, a booming voice echoed. A barrier instantly lit up.
"Seventh Peak, Li Xuan." Upon hearing this, Li Xuan activated his thoughts. The cloud beneath his feet transformed back into the Seven Peaks Token, landing in his hand. The token then emitted a golden light that shot into the barrier.
Fortunately, Li Xuan had already informed the group during the journey that they would be inspected upon reaching the Seventh Peak and would need to circulate their spiritual energy to stand. Otherwise, if Li Xuan had recalled the token immediately, they might have stumbled awkwardly.
"So it's Senior Brother Li Xuan. Please, enter." As a voice responded, a gap appeared in the barrier.
Li Xuan nodded and looked back at the group. "Follow me."
With that, Li Xuan surged forward towards the opening, with Su Jinlong and the others from the Young Sect closely behind.
"It seems our Fifth Junior Brother has also returned." Luo Kang, who was discussing matters with Su Yueze and Chai Jingyuan, who had also returned to the Seventh Peak, in the Seven Treasures Hall, suddenly paused. A smile on his face, he looked towards the hall's entrance.
"Fifth Junior Brother is back? Master, I'll go receive him." Song Wuwen immediately stood up at the news and shot out of the hall.
Luo Kang chuckled helplessly and then said to Su Yueze and the other two, "Let's go take a look as well."
"Fifth Junior Brother, you're finally back. How did it take so long to get to the Northern Region?" Song Wuwen rushed forward to greet Li Xuan as he arrived with nearly three hundred people.
"Greetings, Fourth Senior Brother." At the foot of the Seventh Peak, Li Xuan stepped forward and bowed to Song Wuwen.
If it were in the past, Li Xuan would not have acted this way. But with so many people behind him, if he didn't set a good example, it would not foster good discipline for the Seventh Peak in the future.
"This is our Seventh Peak's Fourth Senior Brother, Song Wuwen. From now on, he will also be teaching you some of the ways of the Seventh Peak," Li Xuan said to the assembled group behind him.
"Greetings, Fourth Senior Brother." Upon hearing this, everyone bowed to Song Wuwen.
"Huh? Master and Eldest Senior Brother are here too?" Just then, Li Xuan sensed something and looked up into the sky. Luo Kang and the other three had also appeared.
"Greetings, Peak Master, Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother." Seeing them, Li Xuan immediately bowed to Luo Kang and the others. He then proceeded to introduce them one by one to the people behind him.
"Song Wuwen, take them down and arrange their accommodations. Since everyone has arrived, the selection ceremony will begin tomorrow. Fifth, you should go rest first."
Luo Kang nodded, seemingly having adapted to his role over the past few days. With that, he vanished.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and then looked at Song Wuwen. "Fourth Senior Brother, they are in your care."
After speaking, Li Xuan moved and instantly disappeared from his spot.
"Well then, follow me." Seeing Luo Kang and Li Xuan depart, Song Wuwen shrugged helplessly and then sped towards the living quarters of the Seventh Peak disciples.
The group quickly followed, disappearing into the mountainside.
Su Yueze, watching all of this unfold, smiled. "Our Seventh Peak is finally about to rise."