"True Monarch Bai Zichen of the Qingfeng Sect has arrived! Presenting one White Bone Relic as a gift!"
Miyi lightly bit her red lip, her clear voice echoing before the Mountain Gate, amplifying as it traveled up toward the summit.
At the same time, she turned to the side and gestured, leading the way onto the wide, earthen path that ascended via the Cyan Jade Steps.
Bai Zichen chuckled and followed Miyi up the stairs. In the vibrant forests on either side, a few white cranes paced with unhurried pride, while multicolored birds preened their feathers.
A Spirit Deer with a sleek coat also galloped freely through the trees.
'They were all Tier Two Spirit Beasts, which seemed a bit underwhelming for the likes of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect.'
But for a major Sword Sect, not a Beast Taming Sect, the strength of their Spirit Beasts was hardly the first priority.
Auspicious symbolism, portents of long life and prosperity, and outstanding appearances—
