"An Immortal-level Flood Dragon chariot pulled by nine dragons?!"
Looking at the system's introduction, Li Zhōujūn was startled.
In this world, this thing was no different from a Lamborghini or Ferrari on Earth!
But setting the Nine Dragon Chariot aside for now, Li Zhōujūn looked at the defeated Liǔ Yán and smiled. "I won't disturb Mountain Lord Liǔ any longer. Farewell."
On the way back from Fire Maple Mountain, Li Zhōujūn impatiently asked the system, "System, how do I summon this Nine Dragon Chariot?"
[Ding: When the host needs it, simply summon it. Nine Flood Dragons will fly over from all across the land to pull the host's chariot.]
"I see." Li Zhōujūn nodded.
Immediately afterward, excitement surged within him.
A Void Immortal-level powerhouse was a mountain-lord-level figure even in Dao Tian Sect. Outside the sect, unless some old monster emerged, such a person could practically run rampant across the entire Azure Continent.
And now, nine Void Immortal-level Flood Dragons would pull his chariot. Surely nobody else would even dare imagine such a thing?
Just then,
Mu Taiyu's voice reached Li Zhōujūn's ears. "Mountain Lord Cloud Dwelling, please come to Dao Tian Hall for a discussion."
"Alright," Li Zhōujūn replied.
Dao Tian Hall was where the higher-ups of Dao Tian Sect held their meetings.
When Li Zhōujūn arrived at Dao Tian Hall on his sword, he discovered that besides Mu Taiyu, Murong Xue was also present.
"Sect Master, Mountain Lord Murong."
Li Zhōujūn politely greeted the two of them.
"Mountain Lord Cloud Dwelling, please take a seat." Mu Taiyu smiled broadly.
Li Zhōujūn did not stand on ceremony. He sat down beside Murong Xue.
"May I ask why the Sect Master summoned me?" Li Zhōujūn asked bluntly.
Mu Taiyu smiled. "It's actually nothing major. I imagine the two of you are aware that although Dao Tian Sect is publicly recognized as the number-one sect in the Azure Continent, that is only what appears on the surface. In the shadows, there are still some reclusive lineages and sects that possess strength only slightly inferior to ours. There are even two or three that are powerful enough to rival Dao Tian Sect."
Li Zhōujūn and Murong Xue did not refute him, because what Mu Taiyu said was true.
After all, the Azure Continent was vast, and Dao Tian Sect was not the only force to have given birth to a True Immortal.
Even if these lineages were inferior to Dao Tian Sect, they still possessed certain unknown trump cards. They were far stronger than many other forces. After all, as the saying went, even a starving camel was still bigger than a horse.
At this point, Mu Taiyu continued, "I called you two here because I want you to represent Dao Tian Sect at a banquet hosted by an aristocratic clan. After thinking it over, I feel that the two of you are the most suitable candidates. Do you have the time?"
"I do," Murong Xue said.
Mu Taiyu and Murong Xue then turned their gazes toward Li Zhōujūn.
[Ding: The system has issued a mission. Sign in at the aristocratic clan mentioned by Mu Taiyu, and the host will receive an unexpected benefit!]
At the same time, the system issued a mission as well.
Seeing this, Li Zhōujūn naturally did not refuse Mu Taiyu. He smiled. "It should be quite nice to go and experience the bearing of an aristocratic clan."
Seeing this, Mu Taiyu smiled. "Good. Then it's settled. That aristocratic clan is the Xue Family of Great Zhao Mountain. The celebration is for their old ancestor's breakthrough into the Integration Stage."
Li Zhōujūn and Murong Xue instantly understood what Mu Taiyu meant.
On the surface, Mu Taiyu was asking Li Zhōujūn and Murong Xue to congratulate the Xue Family's old ancestor on breaking through into the Integration Stage. In reality, he wanted the two of them to suppress the Xue Family's prestige and display Dao Tian Sect's strength.
At the same time, it was also a reminder to the Xue Family: Don't think that having an Integration Stage old ancestor means you can act without restraint. Look, Dao Tian Sect directly sent two Integration Stage powerhouses to attend your banquet. Dao Tian Sect's reputation as the number-one sect in the Azure Continent wasn't just empty talk.
"When does the banquet begin?" Li Zhōujūn asked.
"Ten days from now." Mu Taiyu smiled. "The two of you can discuss the departure time yourselves."
"Alright. Sect Master, if there's nothing else, the two of us will take our leave."
Li Zhōujūn and Murong Xue spoke together.
"Take care." Mu Taiyu nodded.
Outside Dao Tian Hall,
Murong Xue said to Li Zhōujūn, "Mountain Lord Li, how about we set off seven days from now?"
"That works." Li Zhōujūn had no objections.
After thinking for a moment, Murong Xue asked again, "How is that girl who became your disciple?"
Li Zhōujūn chuckled. "The little girl has excellent talent. Under this mountain lord's careful guidance, she broke through to Qi Refining Layer Three during her very first cultivation session."
"No wonder she has a saint-grade spirit root. Mountain Lord Li, you must teach the girl diligently. Don't ruin such a fine sapling." Murong Xue sighed with emotion.
"Of course." Li Zhōujūn smiled, then said goodbye. "Mountain Lord Murong, see you in seven days."
Murong Xue said, "See you in seven days."
After bidding each other farewell, Li Zhōujūn returned to Cloud Dwelling Mountain.
As soon as he arrived, Li Zhōujūn noticed that Sū Nán seemed somewhat downcast.
"What's wrong? Why are you frowning like an old woman?" Li Zhōujūn asked in surprise as he looked at Sū Nán.
Sū Nán suddenly turned red-eyed. "Master, I just received a letter from home. A demonic force has appeared near Pingyu City, where my family lives. That force is called the Blood Refining Sect.
"They use force to oppress the people in the nearby cities, demanding a hundred virgin boys and girls every day for their sect members to use in cultivation. One of my cousins has already been sent there."
[Ding: Mission issued. Annihilate the Blood Refining Sect within three days! The host will receive a generous reward!]
Seeing the mission issued by the system, Li Zhōujūn patted Sū Nán's little head. "Don't worry, girl. I happen to be attending a banquet and will pass through Pingyu City. I can deal with the Blood Refining Sect along the way. Come with me, and you can visit your family while we're there."
"Thank you, Master!"
Sū Nán's expression brightened at once.
She knew that her master was among the very strongest people in the world today. If such a powerhouse took action, perhaps with nothing more than a thought, the Blood Refining Sect would be reduced to ashes!
"There's no need to thank me. You're my disciple. No one is allowed to make you suffer." Li Zhōujūn smiled confidently.
Li Zhōujūn then took out paper and brush and wrote a letter to Murong Xue, asking her to meet him in Pingyu City seven days later.
After finishing, he took out the Ao Xue Flying Sword and had it deliver the letter to Murong Xue.
Having received its mission, the Ao Xue Flying Sword shot away in a streak, then returned in another streak.
"That fast? It's already done?" Li Zhōujūn asked in surprise.
At his words, the Ao Xue Flying Sword's body bent humanely, as though a person were nodding.
"Not bad, not bad." Li Zhōujūn smiled and patted the body of the Ao Xue Flying Sword. He then stored the Ao Xue Flying Sword, which seemed to have suddenly frozen in place, inside his dantian.
Sū Nán found the sight incredibly novel.
Li Zhōujūn smiled. "When a magical treasure reaches a certain level, it will develop intelligence. This flying sword of mine can even transform into human form."
Sū Nán was so shocked that she could not speak.
At the same time, Li Zhōujūn suddenly thought that he should find an opportunity next time to have the Ao Xue Flying Sword take human form for him to see. He also wondered whether it was male or female, and whether it would be good-looking...
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