"Since the Profound Serpent Race invaded, you have all gathered on these islands to aid my Chen Family in resisting the Demon Beasts. You have fought bloody battles, and your merits are outstanding. I have come here today for two reasons. First, to thank you all for your contributions to the Vast Sea Cultivation Immortal World."
The old man slowly sat down on the high platform. His cloudy gaze swept over the Golden Core Cultivators below. Although his voice was calm, it rang with extreme clarity in the ears of every Golden Core Cultivator in the hall.
As the old man's voice faded, with a flick of his sleeve, trays seemed to appear out of thin air, floating before each of the Golden Core Cultivators present.
"These are but humble gifts, a small token of our appreciation. Please, accept them."
The old man's voice sounded again.
