Lodging at Crimson Cloud, Hearing Secret Tidings; the True Treasure Sword Stele Drew Every Heart
As the host of this [ Sword Continuation Dharma Assembly ], the Profound Firmament Sect naturally needs to show its sincerity.
Therefore, he used his Divine Ability to transform several sacred peaks near the outer perimeter of the mountain gate, and built many elegant and secluded guest houses on them for guests from all directions to stay and rest.
These guesthouses are built along the mountainside, arranged in a staggered and unique manner.
It has both independent courtyards and interconnected pavilions, all linked by bluestone paths and flying bridges, which ensures the privacy of guests from different factions while facilitating their movement.
Zhao Shiyong led Chen Shuangbai and her group along a winding stone path, past several sword peaks, until they finally arrived at a guest house located halfway up the mountain.
This guest house occupies about three acres of land. The walls are woven from red bamboo, and several tall red pine trees grow inside. Their needles are like needles and glow with a faint red light in the setting Setting Sun.
"This is [ Crimson Rosy Clouds Garden ]." Zhao Shiyong pushed open the courtyard gate and said with a smile, "Although this courtyard is not large, it is quiet and elegant, and it is not far from my residence on Spirit Peak. If you need anything, you can send your servants or disciples to find me, and I will do my best to help you solve your problems!"
Chen Shuangbai glanced around the courtyard, nodded, and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, you've gone to great lengths. This place is excellent, quiet and elegant, just what I wanted."
"Brother Dao, it is the fault of my Profound Firmament Sect that you have been provoked by this person for no reason."
Zhao Shiyong nodded, then turned around and apologized with a hint of remorse.
Chen Shuangbai shook her head and said, "It's alright."
After the man introduced himself, Chen Shuangbai roughly understood the reason for his hostility towards her.
The one who Spirit-Seeking Sect paid a considerable price, enlisting the help of a Arrayed Mystery Sect Nascent Soul elder from the Profound Sect in an attempt to take sides and prevent the Jade Spring Sect from unifying the Jing Kingdom. However, he was easily suppressed by True Lord Qingchen, who had just emerged from seclusion, and even had sixty years of the elder's cultivation severed, forcing him to flee in a sorry state!
This move undoubtedly severely damaged the reputation of the Arrayed Mystery Sect!
Throughout all these New Years, Arrayed Mystery Sect has remained silent, without ever sending anyone to question them.
On the one hand, the conflict with the Heavenly Star Mystic Sect had already exhausted most of their energy; on the other hand, they probably... weren't quite sure about the Jade Spring Sect's strength, so they didn't want to come and "question" them.
Now, this Daoist Jixuan is probably here to get revenge, and secondly... he may have been instructed by his elders to use this Sword Continuation Dharma Assembly as an opportunity to test the strength of the Jade Spring Sect.
His behavior just now, seemingly arrogant and rude, was actually calculated and measured, stopping short of going too far.
Unfortunately, Chen Shuangbai did not get what he wanted.
Zhao Shiyong knew little about the affairs of the Jing Kingdom, just as Chen Shuangbai knew little about the affairs of the Zhao Kingdom.
Therefore, this Golden Core True Person from the Profound Firmament Sect said, "This Dharma assembly may not be so simple. I observe that Brother Chen still seems to be injured, so it's not advisable for him to get into a conflict. If anything happens, please send someone to summon me."
"Don't worry, this is Profound Firmament Sect territory. I can vouch for your safety."
Chen Shuangbai was deeply impressed by Zhao Shiyong's keen insight.
His acquaintance with Zhao Shiyong truly lived up to the saying, "No fight, no friendship."
Although there wasn't much of a romantic relationship, there was a sense of mutual appreciation among like-minded people.
"Thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoist."
Zhao Shiyong waved his hand, said it was nothing, and then turned and left, presumably to attend to other matters.
Chen Shuangbai didn't want to keep taking up too much of their time.
Not long after.
Fang Xiao returned from outside.
Ever since being frightened by Chen Shuangbai on the dragon chariot, this Golden Core Sha Beast has become much more docile. It doesn't even dare to look its own Daoist Dao Child in the eye, keeping its eyes lowered, for fear of really getting hit by Chen Shuangbai's sword.
Chen Shuangbai knew his fear, and actually thought it was a good thing.
It would be best if he could recognize his own position.
[ Jade Parasol Tree ] Now, with the blessing of three Golden Core True Person have attained the Golden Core, and with the support of the Jade Spring Sect expending a great deal of spiritual resources, Fang Xiao's role, though temporarily irreplaceable, would only be a pity to remove, and would not affect the overall situation.
After being reprimanded by Chen Shuangbai, Fang Xiao understood a little and therefore dared not act too obediently anymore.
"How's the information I sent out to gather coming along?"
The disciples of the Jade Spring Sect who followed the carriage had their accommodations arranged by the Profound Firmament Sect, so it was impossible for them to live in the same courtyard as him, Golden Core True Person.
Gao Yi is an exception, as he is a disciple.
These fourth disciples were also quite cunning.
After entering the courtyard, he took the initiative to sweep and clean inside and out, showing great openness and respect for his teacher, which made it difficult for Chen Shuangbai to say anything to him.
Fang Xiao lowered his eyes and began to speak softly about the information he had just gathered from outside the mountains.
"Reporting to the Dao Child, the number of invitations sent out by the Profound Firmament Sect as the host of this [ Sword Continuation Dharma Assembly ] is unknown, but the number of Nascent Soul sects and Golden Core that attended is basically confirmed."
Chen Shuangbai sat on a stone bench in the courtyard and raised her hand to signal Fang Xiao to continue.
A gentle evening breeze stirred his hair and clothes, and the pine needles of the few crimson pines in the courtyard rustled in the wind, mingling with the faint sound of swords echoing in the distance, creating a unique and interesting scene.
"Besides the host Profound Firmament Sword Sect and our sect, the Zheng Kingdom Yong Kingdom's Heavenly Star Mystic Sect Arrayed Mystery Sect, the Yong Kingdom's Tianxing Xuanzong, the Xu Kingdom West Kingdom's Transformation Sect, the Xi Kingdom's Crimson Cloud Sect, the Yuan Kingdom's Compassionate Chan Way, the Lotus Temple, the Qian Kingdom's Flower Washing Sword Sect, the Li Kingdom's Liheng Sword Sect, the Sumiao Sword Pavilion, the Wu Country's Turbid Wave Pavilion, and so on, basically all of them sent people."
"Moreover, most of the people sent are disciples or members of the sect skilled in swordsmanship... Oh, right, the Overseas Rogue Cultivator Alliance and the Fuluo Sect also sent people, all of whom are young talents skilled in swordsmanship."
After listening, Chen Shuangbai's eyes flickered slightly, thinking to herself that truly a gathering of wise men had arrived.
It seems that the name of this "[ Sword Continuation Dharma Assembly ]" is quite prestigious.
After all, it was able to attract so many outstanding individuals who traveled from afar to participate.
Chen Shuangbai pondered for a moment, then said, "With so many people coming to participate in this sword ceremony, they certainly didn't come for nothing."
"Have you found out exactly which of the [ Three Treasures of Returning to Truth ] the leader of this Dharma Assembly will be able to pay homage to?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiao's expression hardened slightly, and he said in a low voice, " Dao Child are wise."
"When I was investigating just now, I also paid special attention to this matter."
"However, most of the people I've contacted are Rogue Cultivator or small sects. Even though I've concealed my Golden Core cultivation level, I still can't find out exactly which of the three treasures it is."
"But most cultivators had a guess, believing it was most likely the [ Sword Stele of Returning to Truth ] among the Three Treasures."
The so-called " Three Treasures of Returning to Truth " are actually three treasures left behind by the " Sword Immortal Huanzhen " for this " Sword Continuation Dharma Assembly ".