Another melodious bell rang, a rich sound that settled over them peacefully.

A breeze picked up, and the entire tree began to sway ever so slightly. There was a responding surge of worldly natural energy.

The energy swelled forth, shooting through to the branches, creating little vortexes of energy on the leaves.

At the center of each vortex, a student.

Everyone sank down into their cultivation.

At a wooden platform near the new student zone. Five people were lounging there, either silent or speaking softly. They were the five Violet Vibrance mentors.

Shen Jinxiao was sitting in front of a short table, kettle in hand as he poured himself cup after cup. His gaze strayed in the...