As this thought crossed his mind, Shen Zhongliang quickly joined in, poured himself a full cup, and joined the battlefield: "Everyone has come from afar..."
"With the impending battle, the River God Sect Master is still in closed-door cultivation, I imagine there must be a big breakthrough. Would Brother Shen have any insider news to share?"
"Oh, there's no insider news. The Sect Master is wholeheartedly devoted to the Dao, closing doors before the reverse flow, remaining little known, and still cultivating after the reverse flow. Perhaps this is why the Sect Master is progressing so rapidly..."
...
The River God Sect is bustling with activity, as Jiuyi Mountain likewise bids farewell to the patriarch and Qiuye. Following the two great figures are the Sect Master of Jiuyi Mountain and three elders, all transforming into a red cloud, grand and magnificent.
Unbeknownst to them, King of Chu squints his eyes several miles away, timing the event.
