In front of the onlooking members of the Sky Patrol Department, some of the Four Sects were curious, some were nervous, while others remained calm.
The Four Great Hidden Sects did not recruit many people, but they all selected exceptionally talented individuals for "elite training" from a young age.
They were meticulously planned and cultivated early on, with guidance from the elders within the sect.
In comparison, the Sky Patrol Department recruited excellent talents and masters from all over the country, more like being "forged" in a large melting pot.
Soon, Fang Qingxiao led the group to the square within the Vermilion Bird Palace.
Here, Nangong Li, Qin Lan, and many other Vermilion Bird Imperial Envoys were already waiting.
Around them, there were also many envoys from other Imperials who had come along.
Fang Qingxiao went to converse with the Four Sects, and it was also the duty of the Vermilion Bird Imperial to handle the reception.
As to why it was only the Vermilion Bird Imperial...
Would one Qilin Imperial need all four Imperials of the Sky Patrol to come and welcome them?
"Here they come, the experts of the Four Great Hidden Sects!" Ding Jin whispered.
Su Yuan looked up, a trace of interest appearing in his eyes.
Just among the rankings of the Burning Sun’s Top Hundred:
Second, Mo Mei Valley, Wenren Feng!
Fifth, Yulun Mountain, Ruan Jinglun!
Fourteenth, Zicheng Mountain, Yang Ming.
Twenty-seventh, Divine Thought Path, Meng Zha Yue.
...
Among the top ten, there were two people;
Among the top thirty, there were two more.
Among the top hundred, there were five more!
Among them, Wenren Feng and Ruan Jinglun were ranked even higher than Nangong True Monarch!
Of course, although the Top Hundred Rankings are relatively fair and objective, they are based on some existing information for conjecture and evaluation, and are not necessarily absolute.
Especially for experts at the top ten level, who rarely make a move.
Without fighting a match or engaging in more battles, it’s hard to say who’s strong and who’s weak.
Soon, Fang Qingxiao led Dan Taimeng to sit on the large chair on the north side of the square.
"I didn’t expect the Four Sects to send this person over."
When Su Yuan saw Dan Taimeng, he immediately recognized her as the Spirit Venerable of the Divine Thought Path from before.
If it’s to form the Qilin Imperial, surely a King Level Spirit Venerable from the Four Great Sects would be sent.
Otherwise, experts from each sect, who are already unfamiliar with the Sky Patrol Department, are less likely to accept the jurisdiction of its King Level, which might cause some friction.
Su Yuan just didn’t expect it to be someone he knew.
But then, Su Yuan recalled something.
Looking at the beautiful and alluring Dan Taimeng, and then at Fang Qingxiao beside her with slightly awkward expressions...
Su Yuan’s expression subtly changed, and he seemed to be pondering over a thought.
However, while Su Yuan was curious because of his acquaintance with Dan Taimeng, the rest of the people had already been sizing each other up early on.
The Vermilion Bird Courtiers stood on the right side, while the Four Sects stood on the left side, and both sides were looking at each other.
Especially the experts on both sides, who drew the most attention.
Wenren Feng, with black hair interspersed with white, was slender and had an ethereal temperament.
Ruan Jinglun, tall and sturdy, exuded a calm aura, his eyes full of vitality, as if he had a thousand thoughts.
Yang Ming from Zicheng Mountain was a sharp-dressed, tall and lean man.
Meng Zha Yue of the Divine Thought Path was a quiet middle-aged female daoist.
As for the Vermilion Bird Imperial side, the most eye-catching figure was naturally True Monarch Nangong Li in his Red Bright Vermilion Bird Robe.
In addition, Jiang Lan with the red jade at his waist and Su Yuan of the Third Rank were also naturally within the primary observation range of the Four Sects.
Seeing the people below sizing up each other, Fang Qingxiao waited for a while before standing up to speak.
"I am Fang Qingxiao, representing the Sky Patrol Department, and welcome Dan Tai Spirit Venerable and the experts of the Four Great Sects to Yan Court."
Upon hearing this, the Vermilion Bird Courtiers politely cupped their hands toward the people of the Four Sects.
Dan Taimeng chuckled softly, "Imperial Envoy Fang is too courteous."
The people of the Four Sects also returned the courtesy.
Wenren Feng’s expression remained calm throughout, Ruan Jinglun, who seemed more like the leader of the Four Sects, led the group in returning the courtesy.
Fang Qingxiao said, "Nowadays, with consecutive disasters rising and the Dragon Vein about to manifest, the competition for the Dragon Vein will not be far off.