Ancestor Liu Ye said, "I wish to take a day to organize a banquet.
At the very least, it's a celebration of the establishment of our True Martial Supreme Country, to announce this event to everyone.
Furthermore, among those attending, there might be people like the Sword Siblings who can serve as our allies."
"That's right," Zhang Yangming from the Sword Siblings nodded and said, "We've been inquiring along our journey.
Everyone is paying great attention to the establishment of the True Martial Supreme Country.
Many of our former subordinates from the True Martial Holy Sect wish to come and offer their congratulations."
"If they come to congratulate now, they're not afraid of the suppression from the ten aristocratic families," Xu Zimei replied.
Before this, when Ancestor Liu Ye rebuilt the True Martial Holy Sect, those old forces dared not contact the Holy Sect.
Afraid of implicating themselves.
It's somewhat akin to self-preservation.Although, doing so is not wrong; the tide of the grand era drowned the fall of the True Martial Holy Sect.
No one could go against the tide of the grand era.
Because, that would be challenging the ten aristocratic families.
But ignoring us before, and now wishing to mend relations, naturally makes Xu Zimei a bit resentful.
"Actually, those old subordinates or familiar forces were helpless."
Ancestor Liu Ye explained.
"The reconstruction of the True Martial Holy Sect was ignored by the ten aristocratic families since we were too weak.
If those familiar forces had gathered together earlier, they'd alert the ten aristocratic families.
Might even be extinguished again.
Thus, without absolute strength, everyone was powerless."
"Enough, you don't need to explain.
I'll admit that there's this portion of people.
But most probably are maintaining self-preservation."
Xu Zimei waved his hand, saying.
"Since that's the case, let's do it then.
Let's set it for tomorrow, I'll leave a day's time.
See which snakes and ghosts show up."
"Thank you, Ancestor," Liu Ye expressed gratitude eagerly.
To him, it's important for the establishment of the True Martial Holy Sect to have a ceremonious feel.
When he initially rebuilt the True Martial Holy Sect.
It was in desolation; no one came to congratulate him.
Quietly built.
This time, finally having the Ancestor around.
Thinking back to the glorious past of the True Martial Holy Sect, he naturally wishes for a ceremonious occasion.
This concerns the face of a force.
If the True Martial Holy Sect truly shines, Ancestor Liu Ye would have no regrets even in death.
Ancestor Liu Ye, accompanied by Wang Hengzhi, went out to busy themselves.
First spreading the news of the True Martial Holy Sect banquet, then began setting up the banquet requirements.
Once they got busy, they lost the sense of time.
It's believed that those willing to come would show up tomorrow.
...…
The night was silent.
Xu Zimei rested for a whole day. That night, he didn't practice but relaxed in a lounger in the courtyard for the entire day.
Until the early next morning.
He walked out of the courtyard and discovered the imperial palace was illuminated, filled with a festive atmosphere.
Moreover, everyone from the True Martial Holy Sect was dressed in red robes, smiling brightly.
"Ancestor, Ancestor."
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Xu Zimei nodded slightly.
He asked, "Where's your Ancestor?"
"Ancestor is at the palace gates welcoming guests," the disciples hurriedly replied.
"Are there many people coming?" Xu Zimei asked.
"Not sure, but the palace gates are quite lively; Ancestor can go have a look," the disciples laughed.
Xu Zimei nodded slightly.
Walking along the streets of True Martial Upper City.
It seemed more prosperous than before.
The fall of Ancient Dragon Supreme Nation, including the recent battles, didn't affect the people here.
As long as the country was peaceful, they didn't care who the rulers were.
...…
"Putuo Holy Land is here to congratulate the founding of True Martial Supreme Country."
"The Great Tianluo Sect is here to congratulate True Martial Supreme Country."
"Falling Flower Divine Faction..."
"Swordless Palace..."
As soon as he reached the city gates, Xu Zimei heard many voices.
Already, more than a dozen sects had arrived.
Judging by this formation, the establishment of True Martial Supreme Country caused significant waves in the entire Heaven Extreme Realm.
Xu Zimei looked on with interest.
Ancestor Liu Ye, in vibrant red robes, exuded power and vigor.
Almost everyone arriving wished to exchange friendly greetings.
This welcoming continued from morning until noon.
The guests were almost all there by now.
According to records, a total of thirty-seven forces attended this time.
Along with dozens of loose cultivators.
Considering the hurried establishment of True Martial Supreme Country, having such scale of people and forces was commendable.
...…
After arranging for these people to enter.
Xu Zimei observed Ancestor Liu Ye's expression, which was not joyful but rather solemn.
"What's wrong?" He stepped forward to ask.
"Ancestor," Liu Ye quickly replied.
"There are quite a lot of people."
"Isn't it good to have more," Xu Zimei inquired.
"You also hoped for a ceremonious feel."
"But among so many, there are numerous unfamiliar with our True Martial Holy Sect.
Even had past conflicts.
I'm worried something might go wrong," Liu Ye replied.
"It's fine, I'm here," Xu Zimei waved his hand.
"Anyway, the target is the ten aristocratic families.
If anyone wants to try something, we can eliminate a few as appetizers."
Liu Ye nodded slightly.
Now, it was a matter of taking one step at a time, just hoping for a peaceful banquet.
The True Martial Supreme Country's banquet was held in Xingqing Hall of the imperial palace.
This Xingqing Hall was specifically used to host officials.
The True Martial Holy Sect naturally followed suit.
Inside were placed several dozen tables.
Each table was three meters long and two meters wide.
Due to time constraints, what's prepared was Spiritual Medicine meals.
These Spiritual Medicine meals were concocted using herbs from Ancient Dragon Supreme Nation's treasure trove.
Xu Zimei instructed not to reveal his identity.
Arriving at Xingqing Hall, he first found a slightly secluded seat and sat down slowly.
Within the hall, nearly a hundred people began whispering to each other before Ancestor Liu Ye arrived.
"The establishment of True Martial Supreme Country might imply that the True Martial Holy Sect is ready to go to war against the ten aristocratic families, as it once did."
"Shouldn't be, the current True Martial Holy Sect cannot be compared to the past.
Establishing a Supreme Country is already commendable."
"Let's listen to what Ancestor Liu Ye has to say later, and raise any questions we have."
"Does anyone have acquaintances in the ten aristocratic families, aware of their stance?"
The crowd discussed animatedly.
And Ancestor Liu Ye slowly entered at this time.
He smiled at everyone.
Sat at the head table, saying, "First of all, I sincerely thank you all for making time amidst your busy schedules to come and congratulate our True Martial Supreme Country."
Ancestor Liu Ye spoke extensively, though mostly unspectacular words.
Finally, after finishing his speech.
Someone immediately began asking questions.
"Ancestor Liu Ye, I am from the Falling Flower Divine Sect."
A middle-aged man in a gray robe stood out, chuckling lightly.