The next morning, as the first light of dawn spread across the land of Taichu Divine City, the Qingling Sect's residence, the Azure Cloud Courtyard, was already bustling with activity.

Xuanyangzi was in high spirits, and the disciples and elders of the Qingling Sect participating in the Dao Discourse Gathering had gathered early in the courtyard. The Qingling Sect had achieved remarkable results this time, especially with Mu Xiaochuan's sudden rise, which filled Xuanyangzi with excitement. He couldn't wait to take this treasure back to the sect, protect him well, and cultivate him with care for the future.

However, when Xuanyangzi counted the people, he discovered... Mu Xiaochuan hadn't arrived yet!

"Hmm? Where's Junior Brother Xiaochuan?" Xuanyangzi scanned the area but didn't see Mu Xiaochuan, furrowing his brows slightly. "And where are Ye Lingxuan, Leng Yunjian, and the others? Why haven't they come yet?"