Urban God-level Youth

Many people had already arrived inside the palace, with various inner sect elders seated, and numerous inner sect disciples serving wine and dishes.

The inner sect disciple led Qin Hao to his seat: "Mr. Qin, this is your spot."

Qin Hao nodded slightly; it was a solitary desk, with Wen Wan and the others respectfully standing behind.

There was no place for them here; they could only stand behind. Being able to enter here was already quite remarkable. Sitting with these elders and protectors was something they didn't dare to imagine.

People entered Huaguang Hall gradually, with many familiar elders and protectors chatting.

Occasionally, glances were cast this way, while Qin Hao sat here, sipping his tea with a calm expression.

Soon, Lan Manshuang also arrived, her seat was right next to Qin Hao.

Sitting down, she said to Qin Hao, "I heard you got into a fight with Protector Lu Hong?"

Qin Hao nodded: "A dog that can't see its human. If this weren't the Yunv Sect, he'd be dead by now."

Lan Manshuang whispered, "Lu Hong's character is indeed quite lacking. Several attempts to assault his maidservants have been stopped by elders."

Qin Hao: "Why do you still keep someone like him in the Yunv Sect?"

Lan Manshuang sighed, "He was introduced by the Thirty-Two Elder, and apparently has some kind of relationship with the Eighteen Elder."

Qin Hao was taken aback, then turned to look at the crowd, quickly spotting the Thirty-Two Elder, a plump middle-aged woman, also a top beauty.

Could she and Lu Hong be in that kind of relationship?

This was something Qin Hao hadn't expected.

The Thirty-Two Elder also saw Qin Hao, her expression wasn't good, clearly indicating she was already aware of the situation with Lu Hong.

Qin Hao turned his head, smiling bitterly: "Can you find a Dao companion in your Yunv Sect?"

Lan Manshuang nodded, "Of course, but there's a condition: the Dao companion can't be from another top force, they can be a Loose Cultivator expert. After becoming Dao companions, both must become members of Yunv Sect, many protectors came about this way."

Qin Hao nodded slightly, finding a Dao companion was tantamount to strengthening the Yunv Sect.

With so many female cultivators in Yunv Sect, if each found a Dao companion, the overall strength of Yunv Sect would be doubled.

Just the thought of it made Qin Hao feel terrified.

Soon, Lan Yu also entered, wearing a luxurious floor-length robe, followed by maids, akin to an empress on a journey.

Her stature was no different from that of an empress.

The people in Huaguang Hall fell silent, all quietly watching Lan Yu.

There were many people in the palace, numbering hundreds, all sorts of elders and protectors.

Lan Yu sat down, her gaze sweeping across the crowd, revealing a hint of authority as she spoke in a melodious voice, "Today's banquet is primarily to welcome Qin Hao, our new protector of Yunv Sect, Mr. Qin."

Everyone turned to look at Qin Hao, it was unprecedented for the Sect Leader to throw a banquet to celebrate someone joining the Yunv Sect.

This showed how highly the Sect Leader regarded Qin Hao.

Naturally, all this was determined by Qin Hao's strength and potential. If he were just an ordinary cultivator, how could he receive such grand treatment?

Many present envied and admired him, while many didn't know just how formidable Qin Hao was.

Why such a grand welcome for a mere Peak Realm Early Stage?

Lan Yu continued, "Let us all raise our first glass together in honor of Mr. Qin."

No one dared refute her words, and they all raised their cups in unison to Qin Hao.

Raising his cup, Qin Hao said, "Sect Leader Lan over praises me, such an honor is something I can hardly bear."

Lan Yu smiled slightly, "Mr. Qin, with a Peak Realm Early Stage cultivation, ranks fifty on the Earth Ranking, and even slain an Extreme Realm expert, a fearsome combatant with infinite potential. You deserve this honor; let us all drink to this."

Upon hearing Lan Yu's words, a storm surged in everyone's hearts; rank fifty on the Earth Ranking?? Slain an Extreme Realm expert??

What the hell, he's that formidable?

Lan Manshuang, the Yunv Sect's top talent, was only ranked over five hundred!

After finishing the cup of wine, everyone sat back down, and Lan Yu simply shared a few things, before letting everyone move freely.

Lan Manshuang said to Qin Hao, "Qin Hao, many ancient powerful beings' secret realm residences have opened in the Southern Continent and other continents in recent days, with various supreme weapons and Divine Artifacts appearing for inheritance."

Qin Hao was taken aback; he felt a sense of ominous foreboding.

Just as he was about to inquire further, an inner sect elder approached: "Mr. Qin, I've heard so much about you, meeting you today, truly your reputation precedes you."

Seeing the elder, Qin Hao smiled, "Third Elder over praises me, I toast to you."

They both took a sip, the Third Elder being quite elderly, smiled saying, "Yunv Sect will rely on you young ones in the future."

After talking for a while, the Third Elder moved elsewhere, and soon, more elders came over, including both inner and outer sect elders.

Most elders maintained a youthful appearance; not many were like the elderly Third and Second Elders.

Dealing with those people took Qin Hao nearly an hour.

Now, the Thirty-Two Elder also came over, smiling at Qin Hao: "Mr. Qin, I'm aware of the matter between you and Protector Lu Hong; it was his fault. I hope Mr. Qin can be magnanimous."

Qin Hao: "Thirty-Two Elder over praises me; Protector Lu Hong and I simply have a minor disagreement."

"Thank you, Mr. Qin, I toast to you." After saying this, she downed her glass, her cheeks slightly red, having already consumed quite a bit of wine.

Qin Hao also drank his, it was premium Spiritual Wine, with a strong effect.

The Thirty-Two Elder's beautiful eyes glanced at Qin Hao, smiled faintly, "I won't disturb Mr. Qin then."

With that, she turned and left, her slender waist swaying, ever so charming.

Lan Manshuang's voice broke in, "Stop looking, let's head out, shall we?"

Qin Hao turned his head, "Alright."

The two left the palace, arriving at the pavilion in the garden outside, with Wen Wan and the others following.

When Qin Hao and Lan Manshuang entered the pavilion, they stood guard nearby.

Lan Manshuang spoke softly, "With so many ancient powerful beings' secret realms opening, don't you find it a bit unusual? Very few ancient powerful beings' residences have appeared in these thousands of years."

Qin Hao: "It is indeed uncommon; is something about to happen?"

Lan Manshuang glanced around and set up a sound-proof barrier: "I overheard my mother by chance mentioning that a great calamity is coming, and it's less than a hundred years away."

Qin Hao froze: "A great calamity? What kind of great calamity?"

Lan Manshuang: "I don't know either; it's not recorded in any old texts."

Qin Hao: "These many openings of ancient powerful beings' secret realms and Divine Artifact inheritances should be related to the great calamity your mother mentioned. Our power is too low, likely unable to grasp such matters."

Lan Manshuang nodded, "Indeed, oh, and recently, the ruler of the Nan Zhou Dynasty had a conversation with my mother, saying that from now on, the younger generation's affairs won't be interfered with and will be left for the younger generation to resolve."