About a single breath later, Ancestor Cantian and three other ancestors had already appeared on the main peak of Xingxiu Palace.
Normally, they would not be allowed to enter the sect grounds, but this was the Sky Lantern Festival—a tradition left down by their ancestors, and no one could defy its decree. During the days of the Sky Lantern Festival, all sects were required to open their doors. It was only natural that certain core areas remained off-limits to outer disciples, but all other conventional areas had to be accessible, allowing anyone in to wander and admire the sights.
Naturally, this included Xingxiu Palace. Aside from the Saintess's private residence, even the living quarters of the current sect master were fully open to the public, setting a model for everyone else.
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