Chapter 207-Opening
In the camps of the major sects in the distance, many people's faces turned somewhat ugly.
They originally wanted to see the Guixu Sect panic and even suffer a loss, but they didn't expect that the other party didn't even move its main force. They only relied on a group of new disciples and simple talismans to resolve the sneak attack, and even left a few people behind.
This Guixu Sect... is indeed not easy to deal with.
Under the complex and diverse gazes, the Guixu landed steadily on a slightly higher slope, keeping a certain distance from other sect camps.
The Guixu was like a black rock, firmly anchored on the high slope, forming a sharp and lonely contrast with the surrounding sect flying boat camps with dazzling lights and numerous flags.
The brief but decisive counterattack just now was like pouring ice water into hot oil, which suddenly quieted down the scene where people were whispering and having their own thoughts.
Many inquiring, fearful, and even hostile gazes, like invisible needles, pierced the silent black ship.
Just as this delicate and tense silence was about to continue, a gentle and clear voice, like a spring breeze, came from a flying boat hanging with green vines and flowing water emblems, coming from the distant Bi Bo Tan in the south.
"Fellow Daoists, please calm down."
A young monk wearing a water-blue robe, with a gentle and elegant face and a temperament as soft as water, walked out slowly and bowed in the direction of Guixu.
He smiled warmly, his voice low but clear, carrying all around him: "What just happened must have been caused by some ignorant independent cultivators or some small sects who were anxious to test the strength of the fellow Daoists involved in this secret realm dispute. They acted rashly and disturbed everyone in Guixu Sect. It was truly a misunderstanding. It's only natural for cultivators like us to be cautious when exploring secret realms. I hope Fellow Daoists Chu and Xie will forgive us."
He said this beautifully. He not only pointed out the temptation, but also pushed the responsibility onto the non-existent independent cultivators and small families, giving both sides a way out.
Seeing this, the leaders of other sects also spoke up, laughing:
"Yes, yes, Brother Mu Feng from Bi Bo Tan is right! It's just a misunderstanding!"
"The secret realm is about to open, so everyone should practice harmony, harmony is the most important thing!"
"Fellow Daoist from Guixu Sect is extremely powerful. I admire him so much!"
For a moment, the atmosphere on the scene seemed to ease a lot.
On the Guixu, Xie Zhao sneered, his peach-blossom eyes filled with sarcasm. He muttered in a voice only those around him could hear, "Bibotan? Never heard of it. You're a master at playing the villain. Testing our depth? Sending a few Jindan warriors to test our ship that just crushed the Immortal Alliance? You're kidding!"
He knew that those people were probably just test stones thrown by some large sects that had close ties with the old Immortal Alliance, and he would not feel sad if they died.
However, a brilliant, unclouded smile instantly spread across his face. The Jinghong Talisman Pen spun a flower at his fingertips, and he loudly replied to Mu Feng in the Bi Bo Tan, "I see! Fellow Daoist Mu Feng is right! Better be cautious! Better be cautious! It's also our fault for overreacting. It's mainly because along the way, there were always some clueless cockroaches and rats crashing into the boat. We were used to swatting them to death, but we didn't expect them to be testers sent by you fellow Daoists? Next time, why don't you give us a heads-up so we can cooperate with the performance and avoid damaging the relationship, right?"
His words were openly a way out, but secretly he was satirizing all the forces involved, yet he smiled with a sincere and innocent look on his face.
The smile on Mu Feng's face froze for a moment, then returned to normal, still warm: "Thank you, fellow Daoist, for joking."
Chu Linyuan didn't say a word from beginning to end. His cold eyes stayed on Mu Feng's face for a moment, then swept over the crowd of people who agreed, as if he was looking at a group of jumping clowns.
His silence is itself a powerful oppression.
After this superficial effort, each force retreated to its camp, maintaining a fragile calm.
But the undercurrent in secret is obviously more turbulent.
Xie Zhao curled his lips, retracted his gaze, and whispered to Chu Linyuan: "Brother, it seems that there are many rats in this secret realm."
Chu Linyuan glanced at him calmly and said, "Just crush him to death."
At this time, a group of ceremonial guards, whose attire was obviously different from that of the monks here and had a strong secular dynasty style, slowly came from the direction of a nearby large and prosperous town.
The leader was a middle-aged man wearing a brocade robe, with a wealthy face and official majesty. His cultivation was not high, only in the early stage of Golden Core, but he behaved properly.
When they arrived at the Guixu, the man in brocade robes bowed respectfully and said loudly, "I am the steward of the City Lord's Mansion in Linyuan City, Yunhuang Prefecture. I have come here by the City Lord's order to pay a visit to the immortal masters of the Guixu Sect!"
Xie Zhao and Chu Linyuan looked at each other.
Xie Zhao raised his voice and asked, "What's the matter?"
The steward's attitude became increasingly respectful. "The Lord City Lord is delighted to hear that the immortal masters of the Guixu Sect have arrived. Their deeds of chivalry and righteousness have spread throughout the surrounding area, and we all admire them immensely. The Lord City Lord has specially hosted a small banquet in the mansion, both to welcome the immortal masters and to establish a good relationship with your sect. There is absolutely no ulterior motive, so please honor us with your presence."
Xie Zhao raised his eyebrows.
Linyuan City...this name is quite interesting.
He remembered that this continent was not the sphere of influence of the sects that had previously clashed with them, but belonged to a secular country called the "Dayan Dynasty".
After the collapse of the Immortal Alliance, these mortal dynasties seemed to be ready to re-establish order.
The city lord must have heard of the strength and reputation of Guixu Sect and wanted to win them over.
"Senior brother, are you going?" Xie Zhao asked in a low voice.
Chu Linyuan glanced at the bustling town and then looked at the twisted space crack in the distance.
Xie Zhao understood and replied to the crowd below, "The City Lord's kindness is appreciated by the Guixu Sect. There's no need for a banquet, as our sect still needs to prepare for the events in the secret realm. However, if the City Lord is interested, please send someone to deliver some local specialties for us disciples to try. The Guixu Sect will remember this kindness."
He not only rejected the possible Hongmen Banquet, but also accepted the other party's goodwill, gave them face, and even got a delicious meal for free. It was really flawless.
The steward was also a shrewd person. He immediately understood and responded with a smile, "Master, you're welcome! I'll go back and report to the city lord! I'll definitely send Linyuan City's finest wine and delicacies!"
Sure enough, not long after, teams of servants from the City Lord's Mansion delivered a large number of exquisite food boxes and fine wines, and even a lot of fresh spiritual fruits.
After the things were delivered, they left respectfully without any entanglement.
"Tsk, this city lord knows how to handle things." Xie Zhao opened a food box, which contained fragrant roasted spiritual birds. He nodded with satisfaction, "It's just right. It's a snack for the children, so they don't have to eat dry food in the secret realm."
The new disciples happily shared the food, and their sense of belonging and pride in Guixu Sect became even stronger.
Even Tie Niu was given a large barrel of liquor, which he drank with great relish.
After checking that the food was non-toxic, Luo Hongyi also picked out a few pastries that looked pleasing to the eye.
Su Tang ate while livestreaming: "Family! This is a Linyuan City specialty! It tastes great! If you give me a tip, I can give my junior brothers and sisters some chicken legs!"
Chu Linyuan just took a symbolic taste of the spiritual fruit and stopped moving.
His eyes were always fixed on the space crack, sensing the increasingly violent energy fluctuations within it.
Xie Zhao gnawed on a chicken leg, moved closer to him, followed his gaze, and said vaguely, "Is it about to open? Brother, when the time comes, should we rush in directly, or wait for the cannon fodder to explore the way first?"
Chu Linyuan retracted his gaze and looked at Xie Zhao's greasy mouth. He raised his hand and used his fingertips to wipe away the oil stain at the corner of his mouth very naturally.
"Wait for the right moment, don't rush."
Xie Zhao was startled by the cool touch of his fingertips, and his ears felt a little hot again.
He was about to say something when the space crack in the distance suddenly made a sharp, piercing sound like cloth tearing!
A desolate, ancient and dangerous atmosphere surged out like a tide!
The secret realm is about to open!
Everyone's attention was instantly drawn over!
The previous undercurrents, temptations, and friendships... at this moment, all turned into the most primitive desire and competition for opportunities!
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