The Lunaris Sect.

Evening came, and the main estate was bustling with activity.

The grand hallway was adorned with exquisite tapestries and chandeliers, casting a warm, golden glow over the gathering.

Inner disciples and elders mingled, their conversations a blend of greetings and discussions about recent events.

The air was filled with the aroma of fine cuisine and the sound of clinking glasses.

Elders and leaders from the top 20 strongest first-class families in Lunaris were present, each accompanied by their inheritor.

Nobles from Lunalith, branch leaders of the Consano Association, Factum Guild, and the Peculia Merchant Association, all added to the grandeur of the occasion.

People exchanged greetings and conversations, their curiosity piqued about Oasis, rumored to be the leader's disciple.

After a few minutes since the banquet had started, Zion entered the hall. All eyes turned to him, the famous genius of the Bluemoon family.

"Isn't that Zion? He's as impressive as ever."

"Indeed, the Bluemoon family is fortunate to have him."

Zion greeted the elders and his father with respect, brushing his brother Zane's head who was already there.

Among the elders present, only five were familiar faces from before, including Elder Tyron.

"Damn it, where is that fool?" Zane thought, impatiently waiting for Oasis to arrive.

Finally, Oasis entered the hall, drawing all eyes to him.

Dressed in the robe he received from Zane, he looked like a noble, his attire exuding elegance and sophistication.

"Is this the rumored Oasis?" one guest wondered.

"But he seems weak. We can't even see his cultivation realm. Is he that weak?" another whispered.

"Greetings, Master," Oasis paid respect to the leader and then to the elders.

"Hahaha, so this is the genius," Elder Baven spoke out loud, honoring Oasis's greeting.

After greeting everyone, the banquet proceeded with people exchanging pleasantries and conversations.

Suddenly, Elder Tyron grabbed the attention of all the guests with a loud ting, ting, ting.

"Greetings, all guests. We are honored by your presence," he said.

"This banquet is for welcoming back our disciples from the academy and other places they have been."

"Unfortunately, due to the hastiness of this event, we couldn't make the banquet bigger."

"As you can see, we who are present are just a fraction of the whole Lunaris and the Bluemoon family."

"The most important announcement: you are already aware that a storm is brewing in Verdantia."

"Letters have already been sent to all the families in the entire Lunaris."

"We are now independent of the Evergreen family, which is both good and bad."

"But for now, we shall depend on our own strength to fight against any storm and dangers that may approach Lunaris, regardless of their direction."

"And from henceforth, the Bluemoon family will be called the Lunaris Sect .These are the orders from the family leader, the 'Wolf Monarch.'"

"And you are all permitted to spread these rumors in all directions."

"All the families in Lunaris are now part of the Lunaris Sect, under the sect leader Conri Bluemoon, the Wolf Monarch."

"The goal of the Lunaris Sect is to be the strongest in all of Verdantia," he concluded, raising his hands.

The crowd buzzed with excitement and surprise at the announcement.

Among the great families, the Bluemoon family was not the strongest, but with this change, Conri Bluemoon had made a bold move to become the strongest under the Lunaris Sect.

Most families allied with the Bluemoon family were already sects, and with this announcement, the rest were likely to follow suit.

"Wasn't it a sect already?" Oasis thought out loud, standing near Zion.

"Junior brother Oasis, think about it. It's better this way considering how the affairs of Verdantia are," Zion explained.

"It's easy to create envy and enemies among ourselves during this time, especially if all the families in Lunaris are bearing the Bluemoon family banner."

"It would seem like their efforts and everything they do are just for the Bluemoon family."

"But as the Lunaris Sect, it won't be that easy since it's a sect, and Father has decided this with a clear vision for the future."

"If you explore the rest of Lunaris, you'll understand more," he concluded.

"Oh, thank you, brother Zion," Oasis said.

"Hahaha, all hail Sect Leader Bluemoon," Elder Baven's voice rang out loudly as he held a gourd of wine.

"Sect Leader, I would request to make this banquet more interesting."

"Everyone knows that you have taken in a new disciple, and they are curious about his skills and abilities."

"I would request your new disciple Oasis to have a duel against my youngest disciple, Rogue."

"Oasis, what do you think?" the Sect Leader asked.

Oasis nodded in agreement.

Excitement rippled through the guests as they anticipated the duel.

In Lunaris, all disciples were ranked from strongest to weakest, and among the strongest disciples, Rogue was ranked 200th.

He was only 13 years old but strong and capable for his age. The guests were already anticipating Oasis to lose.

A stage was cleared for Oasis and Rogue. Rogue, a young boy with a confident stance, stepped forward.

His short brown hair and sharp blue eyes gave him a fierce appearance.

"Let me guide you, junior brother," Rogue said to Oasis.

"I look forward to it," Oasis replied with respect.

"You shall begin on the clap of my hands," Elder Tyron said loudly.

Lia watched with one eye, feeling sorry for her crush, while the elders were all curious.

Twaaah!

Elder Tyron clapped his hands.

Rogue moved swiftly, launching an attack towards Oasis.

In the blink of an eye, Oasis disappeared from his position and reappeared behind Rogue, striking the back of his neck and knocking him out with one move.

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The whole place fell silent, surprised by the sudden turn of events.