Ruan Xiyan sized up the four top-tier forces that had arrived.
If it weren't for the fact that the Thunder Listening Spring Association had gathered so many forces here all at once, it wouldn't be an easy thing to see these top-tier forces on a normal day.
This is a good opportunity to get to know these major powers better.
Of the four top-tier forces, the Alchemist Guild is the one Ruan Xiyan is most familiar with, and she herself holds the position of elder in it.
Because of Jiang Lin, the Burning Weapon Sect knew some of them to some extent.
She had only met him once, yet he sent people to infiltrate the Illusionary Concealment Sect, claiming to protect her. This was the Xue Luo Sect that puzzled her the most. She had originally thought that if she met the sect leader of the Xue Luo Sect in the Twilight Thunder Sect, she would ask him why.
Who knew that the sect leader of Xue Luo Sect did not come in person, but sent other members of Xue Luo Sect to attend the Listening to Thunder Spring Gathering.
So far, Ruan Xiyan has never had any dealings or interactions with the Jueyu Sect, one of the top-tier powers.
The sect leader of the Absolute Rain Sect is the only female sect leader among the five top-tier forces.
Although cultivators are judged by their strength regardless of gender, in the entire cultivation continent, the leaders of various forces are mostly men, with women making up a very small minority.
In particular, she helped her sect climb to the top tier of power, which must have been extremely difficult. For a woman to achieve this, she must have put in much more effort than a man.
Just as Ruan Xiyan looked in the direction of the Jueyu Sect, the sect leader of the Jueyu Sect happened to meet her gaze.
She smiled at Ruan Xiyan and nodded in acknowledgment.
The Illusionary Hidden Sect became the talk of the town across the continent because of the medicinal beast, and Ruan Xiyan, the sect leader of the Illusionary Hidden Sect, also became famous.
Everyone says that the sect leader of the Illusionary Concealment Sect is a beautiful and young girl. I thought it was just an exaggeration, but it turns out she really is a beauty, even more beautiful than the rumors suggest.
A seemingly weak woman was able to establish the Illusionary Concealment Sect single-handedly and rise from an unknown small force to its current status; she is more than just a pretty face.
She was able to withstand the siege of numerous forces, so she must have some skill. This little girl is quite interesting; she's impressed her.
Seeing Ye Shu greet her, Ruan Xiyan nodded slightly in response.
During the exchange of words among the factions present, the sect leader of the Twilight Thunder Sect, who was the main character, finally made his appearance.
As she watched the man approach with his hands behind his back and sit down in the main chair, Ruan Xiyan's eyes narrowed. It was him!
It turns out that the man drinking tea in the teahouse earlier was Lin Zhou, the sect leader of the Twilight Thunder Sect.
No wonder the way he looked at her back then made me think he knew her. As someone from the Yin Huan Yin Sect behind the scenes, how could Lin Zhou not know her?
Lin Zhou looked at the arriving forces with a warm smile on his face, "It is a great honor for me that you all have come to my Twilight Thunder Sect to participate in the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering."
"You have all traveled a long way to my Twilight Thunder Sect, so please make sure you eat and drink well. If there is anything I have done to impress you, please forgive me." Lin Zhou had a gentle smile on his face and spoke with perfect tact.
He truly lived up to the reputation of a gentleman. If she hadn't already known that he was the mastermind behind the scheme against the Illusionary Hidden Sect, Ruan Xiyan would probably have been fooled by his appearance.
As Lin Zhou finished speaking, a chorus of flattery erupted from the audience.
"Sect Leader Lin is too modest. It is our honor to receive the invitation from the Twilight Thunder Sect to participate in the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering."
"Yes, during our stay in Thunder City, the Twilight Thunder Sect treated us very well, and everything was done with utmost care."
"We had a wonderful time in Lei City. Today, Sect Leader Lin has even prepared a grand banquet to entertain us, which is already very thoughtful."
"......"
Ye Shu, with her forthright and straightforward nature, asked bluntly, "Sect Leader Lin, when will the Thunder Listening Spring gathering begin?"
"Sect Leader Ye, there's no need to be impatient. Now that everyone has eaten and drunk their fill, let's get down to business. You've all come here for the Thunder Spring, so today we'll make sure you have a feast for your eyes."
Lin Zhou stood up, and a long black banner appeared in his hand. He used his power to form a hand seal, and the seal was injected into the Kongtong Banner. The Kongtong Banner shimmered with light and flew directly into the air.
The Kongtong Banner only stopped when it was level with the high mountain, and the entire banner became huge, enough to cover the spring water below.
In an instant, thunderclouds gathered above the Kongtong Banner, and crackling lightning fell, passing through the Kongtong Banner and then landing in the spring.
The spring was enveloped by dense lightning, instantly turning it into a pool of lightning.
Everyone was astonished when they saw this and stood up from their seats.
Lin Zhou explained, "This location is special, and lightning strikes from time to time. The power of the lightning is greatly reduced after being filtered by the Kongtong Banner."
"Not only will it not harm people, but absorbing the gentle power within these lightning bolts will also help improve one's strength."
The powerful figure attending the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering for the first time asked in disbelief, "Really?"
In their minds, lightning is an extremely dangerous phenomenon, and the violent power contained within it can turn a person into dust.
They would avoid lightning tribulations like the plague, and this was the first time they had ever heard of lightning helping people cultivate.
Someone cautiously stepped forward and tentatively reached their hand into the danger zone.
A surge of pure lightning power traveled from his palm to all parts of his body. He first felt a warm sensation within his body, and then he could feel the power flowing through his meridians.
The man looked delighted. "It works! I sensed the power; these lightning bolts really won't hurt anyone."
Upon seeing this, the others rushed to the side of Lei Chi and then looked at Lin Zhou standing there.
Lin Zhou smiled warmly at them, "Please make yourselves at home. The reason I organized the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering is that I hope you can exchange cultivation experiences with each other."
Upon hearing Lin Zhou's words, those people hurriedly entered the lightning pool and frantically absorbed the power of the lightning.
Seeing Ruan Xiyan standing motionless by the Thunder Pool, Lin Zhou asked, "Sect Leader Ruan, why don't you enter the Thunder Pool? Do you look down on this Thunder Pool of our Twilight Thunder Sect?"
"Sect Leader Lin is so magnanimous that he is willing to share such a good place for cultivation. Sect Leader Lin truly deserves to be praised as a gentleman."
"This lofty magnanimity is truly an eye-opener, making me feel ashamed of myself," Ruan Xiyan said with a slight smile, her words a subtle sarcasm.
Currently, there is nothing unusual about this Thunder Pool, and the Twilight Thunder Sect has held the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering many times. If there were anything unusual, people from those top-tier forces would have discovered it long ago.
The fact that those top-tier forces trust the Twilight Thunder Sect so much and have entered the Thunder Pool without hesitation suggests that there must be no problem with it.
However, she always felt that Lin Zhou's purpose in gathering so many forces to participate in the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering was impure, especially since he had specifically invited the Illusionary Hidden Sect. Ruan Xiyan would never believe that he had nothing to hide.
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