The Guest Reception Pavilion on the outskirts of Penglai Immortal Island.
A gentle sea breeze rustled the Spiritual Bamboo outside the pavilion that were used to decorate the entrance.
A tall woman dressed in Azure Phoenix Flowing Cloud Skirt stood in the pavilion, arms crossed, chin slightly raised, scrutinizing her surroundings with a critical and even judgmental gaze.
Her name is Qing Niao.
She was the most favored messenger under the Queen Mother of the West in West Kunlun. She usually represented the Queen Mother of the West in traveling through the prehistoric world. Even the Queen Mother of Heaven would politely offer her a seat when she saw her.
This can be said to have taken the proverb "a seventh-rank official is treated like dirt before the prime minister's gate" to its extreme.
"Is this the Immortal Alliance that's been making headlines lately?"
The Qing Niao pursed its lips and tapped the railing listlessly with its fingertips.
"The spiritual energy is passable, but this mountain-protecting formation looks ordinary and lacks any real depth."
"I really don't know what Her Empress was thinking, that she actually sent me to deliver the invitation in person."
"This makeshift organization that's only been established for a couple of days could have just sent any old janitor, right? Why insist on treating this Alliance Leader Qin as some kind of 'variable'?"
She impatiently flicked her sleeves; if the person didn't come out in another fifteen minutes, she would throw the invitation on the ground and go back to report.
I was just thinking about it.
A gentle, not particularly strong, yet strangely comforting aura wafted across the island.
"They've arrived?"
The Qing Niao gave a soft hum, quickly straightened her skirt, and once again adopted her haughty and aloof demeanor.
She came representing the West Kunlun, and her aura absolutely cannot be lost. We must give this arrogant " Alliance Leader " a shock from an established power.
"Which one of you is the Qing Niao Fairy? It is my fault for keeping our distinguished guest waiting."
A lazy voice rang out.
Immediately afterwards, several streaks of light fell.
The Qing Niao casually raised its eyelids, preparing to look down on people and casually scoff, "Such a big shot."
However.
The moment her gaze fell upon the group of people in front of her.
The mocking smile that had just been prepared looked stiff and unnatural, as if it had been glued onto his face.
Even her pupils contracted sharply for a moment, as if she had witnessed something unbelievable.
The leading man was dressed in pure white, with his hands behind his back. He certainly had a handsome appearance, but he didn't seem to possess any Magic Power, appearing like an ordinary person.
That's not important.
What's important is the group of "followers" behind him.
The one on the left is aloof and ethereal, with a beauty that could eclipse the heavens and earth, and exudes pure Yin energy.
"Chang... Fairy Chang'e?!"
Qing Niao's heart skipped a beat.
Wasn't she trapped in that desolate place, the Guanghan Palace? How did she end up here? And judging from her slightly behind the man, her respectful demeanor, where is the slightest trace of her former "most aloof person in the Three Realms"?
Now look to the right.
A female cultivator dressed in an elegant Daoist robe, with a dignified and imposing demeanor, and a subtle aura of a Daluo Golden Immortal.
" The Interception Sect... Lady Yunxiao?!"
The Qing Niao's hands began to tremble.
This person is the apple of the Tongtian Jiaozhu's eye, the chief steward of the outer sect of the Interception Sect. Even Quasi-Saint like the Daoist Burning Lamp usually gives him some face. Now, she's following this man around like a personal secretary?
That's not all.
Behind them were Shi Ji, dressed in fiery red and exuding a murderous aura, and Long Ji, the former princess of the Heavenly Court...
This lineup.
Even turning the Heavenly Court upside down would be enough.
"Pulse."
The Qing Niao swallowed hard, its previously proud chin drooping instantly, as if it wanted to bury itself in its collarbone.
The script for the "Arrogant Messenger" that had been prepared was torn to shreds on the spot.
Are you kidding me!
Could a man who could make so many top goddesses willingly play a supporting role be an ordinary person?
This is probably some reincarnation of Chaos Demon God, or perhaps an illegitimate child of the Great Dao himself who has come down to experience life!
No wonder the Empress instructed me to be extremely respectful.
This isn't some makeshift operation; it's a bottomless crocodile!
"Cough."
Qin Feng watched the female messenger before him, whose expressions changed with a fervor comparable to the face-changing act in Sichuan opera, and couldn't help but cough lightly, a playful smile curving his lips.
"A fairy?"
"I think I just heard the fairy say that this Immortal Alliance is a makeshift organization?"
Thump.
The Qing Niao's knees buckled, and although it didn't kneel down, it bent into a perfectly standard ninety-degree bow.
" The Alliance Leader is joking!"
"Little Fairy, that's... that's just her eyes being blown by the sea breeze, she's talking nonsense!"
The Qing Niao's voice trembled, and a fine layer of cold sweat beaded on its forehead.
She could feel that the moment Qin Feng spoke, the eyes of Chang'e, Yun Xiao, and Shi Ji all fell on her.
That kind of pressure.
It was as if she were being targeted by a dozen Primordial World beasts at the same time; if she uttered even one wrong word, she would be torn to shreds in the next second.
" Qing Niao, a maidservant of West Kunlun, greets Alliance Leader Qin Feng and all... Fairy Sisters."
The Qing Niao was extremely humble, raising its hands high, its palms holding a jade invitation card that shimmered with light and was carved with Flat Peach patterns.
"My master Queen Mother of the West, upon hearing that the Alliance Leader had established a Celestial Alliance in the East Sea, which shook the Primordial World, felt great admiration for him."
"A special envoy has delivered an invitation to the Flat Peach Banquet."
"Three months from now, the Yaochi of West Kunlun will open wide. We cordially invite the Alliance Leader and all the fairies of the Immortal Alliance to grace us with their presence, to enjoy the Flat Peach, and to discuss the Daoist Master."
These words were spoken with utmost care and respect, leaving no room for error.
Where is there even a trace of the meaning of "summons" left?
It's nothing more than the lower class desperately trying to curry favor with the higher class.
Qin Feng raised an eyebrow, and with a wave of his hand, the invitation lightly floated into his hand.
It feels smooth and warm to the touch.
But at the very moment of contact...
Buzz!
An extremely subtle yet powerful and ancient Power of the Great Yin flowed into Qin Feng's body through his fingertips.
That was not an attack.
It's more like a... probe, or perhaps a distress signal with a special frequency?
A glint flashed in Qin Feng's eyes as he calmly neutralized the force. He then toyed with the invitation, looking at the Qing Niao with a half-smile.
" The Queen Mother of the West..."
"I heard she's the Head of Female Immortals the Primordial World, possessing not only the Innate Spiritual Root Peach Tree, but also an incredibly wealthy woman."
"Since you are so kind, wouldn't it be disrespectful of me to refuse?"
"Go back and tell your Empress."
Qin Feng put away the invitation, his tone indifferent.
" Peach Banquet."
"Hopefully, the Flat Peach from West Kunlun will taste better than those from Heavenly Court."
"Definitely! Definitely!"
The Qing Niao nodded repeatedly, as if granted a pardon.
"Now that the invitation has been delivered, I will not disturb the Alliance Leader's cultivation any longer. I will return to report and prepare the bed to await your arrival!"
After saying that.
She bowed deeply once more, then transformed into a streak of azure light, rushing towards the sky as if fleeing.
That speed was three times faster than when they came.
It felt as if some unparalleled terror was chasing after us.
"You're leaving already?"
Shi Ji watched the departing streak of light, and pouted with a hint of lingering satisfaction.
"I thought he was a tough nut to crack, but he's a pushover."
"Brother Qin."
Yun Xiao stepped forward, her gaze falling on the invitation, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.
" The Queen Mother of the West has been living in seclusion for many years. Even when she holds the Peach Banquet, she mostly invites only some Quasi-Saint. This time, she suddenly invited us in such a grand manner and even specially sent the Qing Niao..."
"This is probably not as simple as just eating peaches."
As Great Powers who has lived for countless eons, Yun Xiao is most sensitive to the intricacies of such established forces.
"Of course it's not simple."
Qin Feng stroked the patterns on the invitation, feeling the remaining Taiyin Origin.
It was a power so pure it was almost ethereal, even carrying a hint of... decay.
"Our Head of Female Immortals is probably in big trouble."
"There's a hidden message in this invitation."
"She's looking for outside help."
Qin Feng's lips curled up slightly as he turned his gaze toward the Kunlun Mountain in the west.
"She's come to me seeking outside help; it seems she's truly desperate."
"But this is for the best."
"Now that we've opened the 'Immortal Alliance' shop, whether they're ghosts from the underworld or immortals from heaven, as long as they're goddesses, they're all potential customers."
" West Kunlun..."
"That's a great place. If only we could bring all the goddesses there into the group..."
Qin Feng chuckled, casually tossed the invitation to Chang'e for safekeeping, waved his sleeve, and turned to walk towards the main hall.
"Walk!"
"Go back and prepare."
"Three months from now, let's go to West Kunlun as a group."
"Eat her peaches, and while you're at it... take care of her too."