We're Here

After the Seven-Color Dip, one dish after another of Spirit Cuisine were served, satisfying everyone's appetite. Everyone was overwhelmed by the variety.

Whether it's fruits and vegetables or various kinds of meat, they are all delicacies that no one has ever tasted before.

The cultivators present were not simply enjoying the food; they were also carefully examining the ingredients used in these Spirit Cuisine, but unfortunately, they were unsuccessful.

Most of the meat and vegetables used in these Spirit Cuisine were completely unfamiliar to them, not to mention they had never seen or even heard of them in the Mortal Realm.

For a moment, the cultivators were all very puzzled, wondering where the Lingxian Sect had obtained so many ingredients that were unheard of in the Mortal Realm.

Many high-level cultivators who knew of the existence of the Immortal Cultivation Realm couldn't help but think in this direction.

It seems that the Lingxian Sect might be backed by some major sect in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, or perhaps it was even sent by the Immortal Cultivation Realm to establish a sect...

While everyone was speculating amongst themselves, they maintained a friendly demeanor and politely savored each dish, all the while circulating their internal Cultivation Method to enjoy the nourishment of Spiritual Qi.

Two hours later, the banquet, which had been going on for so long, finally came to an end.

The guests and disciples of the Lingxian Sect were all very satisfied with their meal and drinks.

Then Elder Liu, dressed in the robes of an elder of the Lingxian Sect, walked onto the stage with a smile, cleared his throat, and addressed the audience:

"Thank you all for attending our clan's annual meeting today. To be honest, the reason I invited you here is not only as guests of honor, but also for another important purpose—"

After saying that, he clapped his hands lightly, and the teacups and fruit plates on the tables in front of the audience disappeared. The tables transformed into spirit boats, each five meters long and capable of holding five people.

The cultivators below the stage were still confused when they heard Liu Yunan say:

"Please, distinguished guests, board the spirit boat. We will now proceed to the location for the second part of today's event."

The high-level cultivators below the stage used their Divine Sense to examine the spirit boat in front of them. After confirming that it was just an ordinary spirit boat, they nodded to their sects or clansmen to indicate that there was no problem. Then, everyone boarded the spirit boat.

Once everyone was on the spirit boats, they flew in the same direction as if controlled by someone.

Liu Yunan led several disciples aboard a spirit boat and flew to the front. More than twenty spirit boats flew into the air in an orderly fashion and sped away. Many people in Xiushui City saw this and excitedly pointed to the sky and shouted to their left and right.

The cultivators on the spirit boats were no longer surprised that Lingxian Sect could produce so many spirit boats at once; they were all wondering what the sect was really up to.

The crowd, dazzled by the endless array of delicious food, initially thought they were just attending an annual meeting to watch the Lingxian Sect flaunt their wealth and power, establish their image and status in the Mortal Realm, and that they would simply enjoy a good meal and be done with it.

Unexpectedly, there were follow-up arrangements, and they had to change locations again?

Although these spirit boats are small, they move very stably in the air. Their speed is not as fast as that of many high-level cultivators flying on swords, but it is much faster than the spirit boats and other flying magical Law Artifact that can carry humans in their own sects.

The people on the boat looked at the receding scenery and were preparing to meditate briefly on the spirit boat to perfectly finish off the lingering effects of the Spirit Cuisine they had just enjoyed.

Before the legs could even be crossed, the spirit boat had already begun its rapid descent.

In the blink of an eye, the spirit boat landed, and Liu Yunan, who was at the front, turned around, smiled, and raised his hand to signal to the crowd:

"We've arrived, everyone, please proceed."

Is this how we arrive?

Upon hearing this, everyone looked up and around in disbelief.

On a smooth, ordinary road, more than twenty spirit boats were moored. Neat rows of pine trees were planted on both sides of the road. At the end of the road was a rather grand-looking courtyard, surrounded by vast fields where the crops looked quite lush.

However, people noticed the sign hanging outside the compound, which clearly read "Trade Affairs Center".

Before anyone could ask any questions, Liu Yunan continued:

"Now, on behalf of the Lingxian Sect, I cordially invite everyone present to attend the first auction at the Xiushui City Trade Center. These pine trees are right at the entrance; welcome to all of you."

Upon hearing this, the cultivators first carefully observed the pine trees on both sides of the road, but finding nothing of interest, they had no choice but to turn to their fellow disciples and discuss the matter briefly.

Someone asked Liu Yunan:

"Elder Liu, my sect leader is not fond of managing finances and has little interest in auctions. I wonder if it would be possible for my sect leader to stay in the city while I and my disciples go to see what it's like?"

"Indeed, indeed, my sect leader is the same."

"My ancestor is quite old and has become somewhat intoxicated after enjoying your clan's sacred wine. He needs me to accompany him and attend to him. As the second-in-command of the clan, I am capable of making the decision. I will go this time."

Before long, almost all the sects and royal families expressed their wish to leave one or two high-level cultivators outside to "rest".

No one said they wouldn't go.

Their thinking was that, having come all this way, their attendance at the Lingxian Sect's annual meeting was a testament to their recognition of the Lingxian Sect's past reputation and their trust in the Li Imperial Clan, who had delivered the invitations on behalf of the Lingxian Sect.

It wouldn't be appropriate to directly refuse and offend the Lingxian Sect, in case they meant well.

Moreover, to put it bluntly, if the Lingxian Sect really wanted to do something to them, they wouldn't have gone to such lengths simply because the sect likely has Spirit Transformation cultivators.

Having cultivated for many years, they naturally knew that it was always wise to be wary of others, so they still wanted to keep some of their own family members outside as a backup plan.

The Lingxian Sect had anticipated this when organizing the auction, so Liu Yunan simply smiled and nodded in agreement, and even gestured to his disciples to take the guests who were not attending the auction to the city to arrange rooms for them.

After everything was in place, the monks approached the pine trees by the roadside with a degree of caution.

Those behind saw the person in front step in with one foot and then disappear from sight in a flash. Their hearts tightened, and they secretly marveled at the ingenious spatial entrance. They then followed closely behind and stepped inside.

Those who enter will find their vision blurred for a moment, and when it returns, they will find themselves on a brightly lit street. The street is not large, with a large gate at intervals on both sides. All the gates are tightly closed, except for the gate at the end of the street, which is open.

Although it was as bright as day here, you couldn't see the sky when you looked up, as if it were a closed space.

After carefully observing the surroundings, everyone discovered that, just like in Xiushui City, the use of Law Technique was prohibited here.

But unlike outside, once they entered, they couldn't see the faces of the people around them anymore!

Moreover, they couldn't even discern the scents, sounds, or Spiritual Qi fluctuations of the surrounding cultivators!