The sky was clear and the air was crisp that day.
The sun was high in the sky, a gentle sea breeze was blowing, and the warm sunlight was spreading, sweeping away the recent drizzle, making the cultivators Clouds Arrive Immortal Market feel much more cheerful.
The Clouds Arrive Immortal Market rarely stops near a spirit island belonging to the Yun Clan. The island is already decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, clearly preparing to welcome distinguished guests.
The Yun Clan members traveled back and forth between the Immortal Market and the island, bringing all kinds of delicacies to the highest peak on the island—the Imperial Palace.
From afar, one can see both the ethereal aura of immortals and the noble air of mortals.
Wait until noon.
Suddenly, the clear and melodious cries of cranes echoed from the distant horizon. Wherever they passed, the waves subsided, and the sea became much more peaceful.
A giant airship slowly broke through the thick clouds and headed towards them.
The flying boat was made entirely of a kind of jade-white spiritual wood. It was a hundred feet long, with a three-story pavilion standing tall. Strings of pale golden wind chimes hung under the eaves, making a crisp and melodious sound as the flying boat moved forward, as if celestial music was floating on the wind.
Azure clouds floated around the boat, and white cranes accompanied it on both sides, while green-tailed minks darted about within the azure clouds.
With azure clouds accompanying them, mythical beasts guarding them, and celestial music playing in the air... what a magnificent sight of immortals!
This magnificent flying boat naturally attracted the attention of passing cultivators.
Those with a slightly better eye soon spotted the pattern on the flag hanging above the flying boat— Jade Begets Sweet Spring!
One of the cultivators from across the land immediately blushed and shouted, " Jade Begets Sweet Spring! This is the banner of the Jade Spring Sect!"
One stone stirs up a thousand waves!
The name "Jade Spring Sect" has spread far and wide across the country these days.
In particular, the Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal, who came from the Jade Spring Sect, had not even arrived in person. He only sent his spirit beast to deliver a decree, which cut off half of the dragon claw of Beigong Xuan, the current patriarch of the dragon clan who had been ravaging the sea for many years and even injured the Tower Lord Yunlai Pavilion Master!
The nearby cultivators were in an uproar.
Countless gazes were cast toward the magnificent flying boat that was slowly approaching.
Those eyes held awe, curiosity, and above all, the excitement of witnessing history.
Since the Jade Spring Sect has come, then... the renowned Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal must have been invited by the Tower Lord Yunlai, right?
The flying boat slowly came to a stop at the highest point of the three-story pavilion. The azure clouds around the boat gradually subsided, and the cranes and minks that accompanied it also quieted down, lining up neatly on both sides of the flying boat, as if welcoming their master's arrival.
Several beams of Divine Ability light descended from within the flying boat.
There were three leaders.
The one on the left is a cultivator wearing a blue feather robe. He has a pair of Glazed Glass demonic eyes that make him look particularly fierce. His appearance is quite outstanding, but he has a wild and untamed demonic nature hidden within him, and there is a flickering ghostly blue demonic flame between his brows.
It was none other than the Demon Lord Feiguang.
The one on the right is dressed in a green robe, carrying a bamboo staff and wearing straw sandals. Although he has white hair and a white beard, his appearance is still outstanding, and he has True Lord Canxia.
As for the one in the middle--
The man stood with his hands behind his back, his appearance was handsome, his black hair was tied back with a jade hairpin, and between his eyebrows was a perfectly round golden-white halo, shining with rich Grand Yin.
A plain white sword hung at his waist, its scabbard adorned with numerous Grand Yin mystical patterns. He wore a robe of rosy clouds, its pine-frost-colored fabric gleaming warmly in the sunlight, as if moonlight and rosy clouds were flowing across it, making him appear like a celestial being.
Those cultivators who were closer were so captivated by this person's ethereal beauty that they momentarily forgot to breathe.
Behind these three were several Golden Core True Person, followed by their disciples.
"Welcome Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal Master Guanglin!"
Voices echoed from Spirit Island and Immortal Market.
On the island and above the Immortal Market, members of the Yun Clan floated by, carrying flower baskets and jade boxes. They threw out spiritual flowers and jade dust, scattering them all over the ground. It was a sign of utmost respect!
Tower Lord Yunlai, the True Lord Yunyi Pavilion, stepped forward from the imperial palace with a beaming smile, followed by a group of core members of the Yun Clan. From afar, he bowed and greeted them, saying, "Sword Immortal, you have come from afar; you must be tired from your journey."
The core members of the Yun Clan behind him dared not put on airs, and all bowed and greeted him, calling him Sword Immortal.
Chen Shuangbai smiled slightly and returned the greeting.
" Xuhong has traveled the seas many times, but has never had the opportunity to visit the head of this Immortal Market... Now, thanks to your invitation, fellow Daoist, I have truly broadened my horizons."
True Lord Yunyi laughed heartily, slightly turned to the side in a gesture of invitation, and said, "I don't deserve such praise from a sword immortal. I'm just doing some small business to support the younger generation in my clan."
"I, Yun, have prepared spiritual tea and light wine in the imperial palace to welcome the sword immortal and cleanse him of his travels."
"Sword Immortal, Canxia, and Feiguang Daoist, please!"
Chen Shuangbai did not refuse and took the lead, walking towards the palace.
Feiguang and True Lord Canxia followed closely behind, while the other members of the Jade Spring Sect, led by the Yun Clan, also arrived at the imperial palace.
It's clear that this Tower Lord Yunlai values Chen Shuangbai highly; the layout of the palace is quite elaborate.
Besides the gleaming white jade floor tiles, the long table made of sandalwood, and the luminous pearls the size of pigeon eggs inlaid on both sides, there are also crane-shaped bronze lamps, ink paintings, dancing maids with swords... it has everything.
"Sword Immortal, please take a seat."
True Lord Yunyi pointed to the main seat, a gentle smile on his face.
Chen Shuangbai paused, hesitated slightly, and said, "This won't do... I, Xuhong, am a guest. How can I, a guest, occupy the host's seat?"
After saying that, he went straight to the guest seats.
Although the Tower Lord Yunlai in front of her was no match for her, Chen Shuangbai did not humiliate him in his own territory... after all, that would be too petty.
Soon, waiters filed in, pouring wine for each guest and serving them plates of exquisite pastries and delicacies.
These are all delicacies that are rarely seen anywhere else in China!
The musicians standing on both sides began to play music, which carried a unique seascape. One by one, dancers dressed in rosy robes slowly stepped forward, their graceful movements accompanied by soft music.
Chen Shuangbai listened to the music and watched the dance, his gaze swept across the hall, where he saw many unfamiliar faces, but the voice of the True Lord Canxia echoed in his ears.
"Sword Immortals, these are all prominent figures on the sea."
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.
True Lord Yunyi raised his wine cup high and addressed the hall in a loud voice. "Gentlemen, the Sword Immortal has come from afar. As the host, I, Yunyi, shall first offer myself a toast!"
"Congratulations! The Sword Immortal has subdued the seas with a single sword strike, and the imperial decree has driven back the dragon!"
He drank it all in one gulp, and the glass was empty.
With his master's intention, the atmosphere inside the hall quickly became lively.
For a time, toasts were exchanged and everyone was in high spirits; it was truly a delightful occasion.
The cultivators stepped forward one after another, claiming they had come to pay their respects to Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal and celebrate his defeat of the ambitious dragon Beigong Xuan. But in reality, they were all subtly hinting at the purpose of the Jade Spring Sect's grand arrival today.
Chen Shuangbai did not respond to this, but simply offered a casual toast to several cultivators he knew.
As for the rest... just pretend you didn't see them.
He has the ability and the qualifications!
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
Within the small imperial palace, at least ten Nascent Soul True Lord and dozens of Golden Core True Person gathered together. Various Divine Ability and colorful lights intertwined, and the different colors of light converged within the palace. From the outside, it looked as if a celestial palace had been placed on this island.
A dazzling array of colors, as radiant as a fairyland.
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