They're entering!
"Dang—Dang—"
Inside the Divine Dragon Temple, the deep bell tones resonated from the ancient monastery, rolling over the entire venue, instantly invigorating the spirits of the hundred officials in the Water Viewing Tower.
One could see, outside the Divine Dragon Temple, on the plaza that had been cleared of snow earlier, besides the imperial guard in armor sealing off the area, a conspicuous group of monks from the Western Regions strode forward.
Among the procession were the "Five Directions Monk Group" from under the Dharma King of the Western Regions—monks in black, green, white, red, and yellow robes—but the most eye-catching was the Red Sect Master leading at the front.
The "Holy Monk," resembling an old monkey, led his followers forth, his demeanor solemn and austere. By his side, the young Dan Che, carrying a prayer wheel, matched his pace step for step.