Chapter 1284
: Visitors from the Youye Sect
Chapter 1284: Visitors from the Youye Sect
On the planet Peron, cultivators are revered.
Especially the three leading sects, countless eyes are constantly watching their every move, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
But those three behemoths remained as steady as Mount Tai. The last time they caused any trouble was a few years ago when Jingchen of Changtianmen dragged Yifeng to avenge his disciple and caused a great disturbance at Taixu Palace.
Both the cultivation world and the mortal world thought that the battle between Changtianmen and Taixu Palace was about to break out, but unexpectedly, Taixu Palace held its nose and endured it, and even kowtowed to Changtianmen.
As a result, the Taixu Palace, whose strength was already below that of Changtianmen, suffered a significant drop in prestige in both the immortal and mortal realms, and was gradually falling behind Youye Sect, showing a tendency to drop to the bottom of the top three sects.
Just how powerful Changtianmen is can be seen from this incident alone.
But recently, there have been rumors that someone dared to challenge Changtianmen alone and trigger the mountain-protecting formation!
Which heartless bastard has such audacity?
Both the mortal and immortal realms were in an uproar, trying every possible way to find out the latest news, but little did they know that the gossip was getting bigger and bigger.
"How could anyone dare to challenge Changtianmen single-handedly? You all heard the news but didn't even use your brains!"
In the restaurant, a single remark from a rational person infuriated the customers at the next table, who slammed their fists on the table and stood up in anger.
Soon, someone else came out to mediate, while also showing off the "reliable information" he had received.
"I've heard that the people from Taixu Palace have already gone to Changtian Gate..."
"Huh?! Taixu Palace is attacking Changtian Gate?"
"Who told you that?" The person whose words were cut off rolled their eyes and said disdainfully, "That's how rumors start. You can all testify for me, I never said that!"
"Get the certificate! Get the certificate! Hurry up and continue!" Several people at the next table were waiting to hear what happened next and were egging them on.
The man took a sip of wine with a smug look on his face, watching with satisfaction as the person next to him refilled his glass, before speaking: "I heard that it was Changtianmen who took the initiative to invite Taixu Palace to a meeting..."
"What are you discussing?"
Changtianmen and Taixu Palace are not exactly enemies, but they are certainly not on good terms.
What could possibly warrant Changtianmen's special invitation to Taixu Palace for discussion? Intriguing!
If this is true, it must be something incredibly important!
"What they're discussing is none of my business," the man said, picking up his wine glass and pursing his lips. "But it must be related to that falling star."
"Flying Star?"
"Where did the shooting star come from?"
"It's what I mentioned before, the mountain-protecting formation was attacked," the man downed his drink, covered his lips with one hand, and whispered, "According to reliable information from inside Changtian Sect, it was a falling star that triggered the mountain-protecting formation. It's not like what some people are speculating, that someone attacked the mountain. Under heaven, who with a brain would dare to do that?"
"You think it's a flying star just because you say so?" The person who spoke first had been quite enthusiastic until the last sentence, but then jumped up as if his tail had been stepped on. "It's all hearsay. Why is what you say reliable, and what we say is just speculation?"
Although the fact that someone attacked Changtianmen is itself very unbelievable, there are many unbelievable things in the world.
If something so powerful in ancient times could be destroyed, why can't a simpleton suddenly appear?
"Hey!" Seeing that someone was questioning and arguing, he got annoyed.
Just as things were about to escalate to a point of no return, another cool voice cut in.
"Your information is outdated. The latest news is that the people from the Youye Sect have arrived at the foot of Changtianmen Mountain and are heading up the mountain."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately sought out the latest source of information.
"And where did you get that information from?"
“My second aunt’s cousin’s husband’s uncle’s daughter-in-law, and her cousin’s wife’s great-aunt’s grandson, works in a small town at the foot of Changtianmen Mountain. He personally saw the Youye Sect people come out of the teleportation array and head straight for the Changtianmen Mountain gate. A huge crowd, all sorts of demons and monsters, it was terrifying.” The man finished speaking and shuddered, as if he had witnessed it firsthand. “Really?” someone questioned. “The Youye Sect went too? If that’s the case, and the Taixu Palace really went too, this is… a serious matter…”
Since the war that destroyed the world and the subsequent stabilization of world order, there has never been a time when the three major sects gathered together.
Just like emperors in the mortal world, they usually don't meet, each guarding their own territory.
If these parties suddenly meet and engage in intensive communication... something big is bound to happen!
Rumors spread like wildfire, with all sorts of things being said.
Some people have linked the collapse of Mingmin Mountain to the theory of a secret realm, while pessimists have thought of an apocalyptic crisis. Others have said that there is something strange about the fallen star, which may be a material for a secret treasure that Changtianmen cannot forge on its own...
This then led to a ranking dispute among various sects and methods, spreading from the cultivation world all the way to the mortal realm, bustling with activity, constant controversy, and extraordinary excitement.
Despite the bustling activity, the Changtian Sect remained perfectly orderly, without the slightest sign of chaos.
Cheng Kong and his men stood on the steps of the main hall. When they saw the disciple leading the way approaching with the Youye Sect members, they politely went to greet them.
Only two people from the Youye Sect came.
One had an angry expression and looked extremely intimidating; the other had deep-set features, red hair, and a carefree, playful demeanor.
Both were young men with youthful faces, but Cheng Kong dared not underestimate them at all.
In the message from the Sect Master of Youye, he was extremely respectful to the arriving Xiaoyao Immortal.
Cheng Kong didn't know when Youye Sect had suddenly acquired such a powerful figure, but the fact that Youye Sect only sent the two of them at this time was enough to say a lot.
"Cheng Kong, the sect leader of Changtian Sect, greets Senior Xiaoyao Xian. Please forgive me for not greeting you properly."
Before the other person even got close, Cheng Kong bowed and politely performed a junior's greeting.
Having served as the head of Changtianmen for so many years, there should be few people in this world who could make him bow down.
But the moment Chengkong met the gaze of that carefree immortal, he understood the feelings of the Netherworld Sect Master.
If it weren't for the fact that he had to uphold the sect's dignity as its leader, he would have bent his back even lower.
The crowd behind them followed suit in surprise, but when they caught a glimpse of the carefree immortal accepting Cheng Kong's greeting without any hesitation, they quickly lowered their heads even further.
"Where is he?" Xiaoyao Xian didn't bother with formalities and ignored the fact that Cheng Kong was the sect leader, getting straight to the point.
Cheng Kong was taken aback by the other party's directness.
"Please don't be offended, Sect Leader," the red-haired youth stepped forward with a smile and said politely, "We are concerned about the injured and want to treat them as soon as possible."
"You're too kind," Cheng Kong said, having figured out their personalities, and led them forward without further delay. "The injured person's condition is special; they've been sealed in a forbidden area. Please follow me."
Lin Fan and his group are in a rather tricky situation.
There's no cure for Changtianmen, but sealing off and isolating it isn't a problem.
The carefree immortal remained silent with a cold expression, while the red-haired youth greeted him with a smile, saying, "I wonder how the injured person is? We arrived in a hurry and don't know the details."
Cheng Kong briefly recounted the situation of the people on the ship, and finally mentioned Lin Fan and Ling Yichen, then asked, "I wonder how your sect's disciple Ao Heng, who traveled with them, is doing now?"
“He won’t die…” the red-haired youth blurted out instinctively, but seeing Cheng Kong’s expression freeze for a moment, he immediately smiled and said, “Sorry, sorry, I mean, he has been properly treated and his life is not in danger, so there’s no need to worry.”
"That's good, that's good." Chengkong smiled apologetically.
He sensed that Ao Heng was in a bad situation, but what did that have to do with him? He hadn't even settled accounts with Ao Heng yet. He then smiled at the red-haired youth and asked, "May I ask your name, young man?"
"You're too kind, Sect Leader," the red-haired youth said with a clasped-hands gesture and a grin. "Just call me Antonio."