Chapter 30: Divine Arrival City
Translator: Krukist
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, in the courtyard of the Divine Immortal Sect, Mu Yunfei, Li Hei, and Ling Feiwu stood quietly. Before them were their mentors, including Ximen Chuixue, while Great Demon Xuansha stood silently to one side.
Creak.
The sound of a door opening echoed as Wang Feng appeared before the courtyard.
"Greetings, Sect Master!" Ximen Chuixue and the others bowed respectfully in unison.
"No need for formalities!" Wang Feng waved his hand grandly. As he examined Mu Yunfei and the others, he noticed their profound cultivation auras and smiled with satisfaction.
With Wang Feng's subtle empowerment, over these ten days, their cultivation had experienced explosive growth. Mu Yunfei had reached Mid-Stage Sovereign, Li Hei had reached Early-Stage Sovereign, and Ling Feiwu had reached Peak Entering Sovereign.
If outsiders learned that Mu Yunfei and the others had achieved such cultivation levels in mere ten days, the Divine Immortal Sect would shake the Three Empires. At this moment, Mu Yunfei and even Ling Feiwu looked at Wang Feng with reverence. They were incredibly fortunate to have joined the Divine Immortal Sect. Even Li Hei, a Profound Emperor Realm reincarnator, had developed a great impression of the sect.
During these ten days, Li Hei had been taught by Shadow Empress Zhu Yuyan, and his progress felt divinely blessed. His cultivation rose rapidly, at a speed that shocked even him as a Profound Emperor Realm reincarnator. He knew that even though he was a reincarnated Profound Emperor with enhanced aptitude from that Supreme Treasure, it should have been impossible to advance from Early-Stage Entering Sovereign to Early-Stage Sovereign in just ten days without any treasures boosting him.
This was an entire major realm! The only explanation was that the Divine Immortal Sect harbored mysteries unknown to him. This speculation made Li Hei increasingly curious about the Divine Immortal Sect, wanting to uncover all its hidden secrets.
"Depart!" Wang Feng's powerful voice echoed throughout the courtyard.
As soon as Wang Feng's words fell, Great Demon Xuansha quickly produced an extremely ornate dragon-headed flying ship that suddenly appeared in the Divine Immortal Sect's courtyard, casting the entire plaza into shadow.
Seeing this exceptionally magnificent dragon-headed vessel, Wang Feng's mouth twitched as he cast a bland glance at Great Demon Xuansha. He suspected Xuansha was deliberately trying to cause him trouble!
During these ten days, he had instructed Xuansha to craft a flying vehicle to transport the Divine Immortal Sect disciples to the Demon Sealing Conference. But he had only wanted a place to rest his feet. Moreover, Xuansha wasn't a specialized artificer and couldn't craft superior flying tools. Yet he never imagined Xuansha would turn a simple resting vessel into such an ornate display.
That fierce and imposing dragon head, that streamlined magnificent hull—anyone who didn't know better would think it was a top-tier flying Supreme Treasure.
"Never mind, we'll make do with it," Wang Feng sighed helplessly, seeing Xuansha's proud expression at crafting such a magnificent vessel. He couldn't fault Xuansha over such a small matter. However, his hopes of maintaining a low profile were likely dashed.
Putting aside the vessel's actual grade, just its appearance alone made it stand out dramatically! Most crucially, at the center of the dragon-headed ship stood a great banner emblazoned with three golden characters reading "Divine Immortal Sect"—such a display would be unthinkable even among the Three Empires' strongest sects.
Shaking his head to clear away distracting thoughts, Wang Feng boarded the vessel first, followed closely by Ximen Chuixue and the others. Finally came Xuansha, who took charge of steering. Peak Sovereign power surged through the entire hull, causing the vessel to slowly rise before shooting forward with a whoosh.
This vessel was only ostentatious in appearance and had no real utility. Far from true flying artifacts that could fly autonomously, it was like an ordinary treasure that required a powerful cultivator's energy to fly.
For this journey, Wang Feng brought along the three elders Ximen Chuixue, Shadow Empress, and Ye Gucheng, leaving Yaoyue and even Yan Shisan to guard the Divine Immortal Sect.
Standing aboard the vessel, Wang Feng gazed at the mountains rapidly passing below, his face showing traces of emotion. This was his first time stepping out of the Divine Immortal Sect, and it would be the moment his Divine Immortal Sect's name would resound throughout the Radiant Sun Empire and even the Three Empires.
As they say: "When silent, none notice; when emerging, the world trembles!"
A thousand meters beyond the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods stood a great city called Divine Arrival City. This city was jointly established by the Three Empires, spanning nearly a thousand li, built to provide rest for cultivators coming to train in the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods.
As the Demon Sealing Conference approached, more and more sects and cultivators arrived in Divine Arrival City. The normally quiet city had become extremely lively these past few days, with streets packed densely with people.
The inns in Divine Arrival City were completely full—without some status, one couldn't even secure lodging.
As an event that shocked the entire Radiant Sun Empire, even cultivators who couldn't participate in the Demon Sealing Conference came to join the excitement, including cultivators from the other two empires.
In this Divine Arrival City, even the Three Empires who secretly opposed each other would not strike, maintaining an unspoken rule.
"I heard that this time, several top sects from the empire have sent their geniuses to participate!" In one inn, a powerful cultivator said expectantly.
"Yes, I look forward to seeing the bearing of these top sects' geniuses. I wonder what level those supreme talents have reached now?"
"I heard Flying Feather Sect's direct disciple Ye Feng has already cultivated the Flying Feather Cloud Dragon to the ninth layer, with strength enough to match Sovereign Realm experts!"
"Hiss! Able to match Sovereign Realm experts at just twenty years old? As expected of a direct disciple of the top-tier Flying Feather Sect—truly terrifying!"
"That's right! And they say the Heaven Heart Sect's fairy Li Tianxin also has strength matching the Sovereign Realm!"
"What? Li Tianxin is also participating in the Demon Sealing Conference? Getting to see one of the Radiant Sun Empire's Five Beauties makes this trip worthwhile!"
"I heard the Imperial Prince is quite taken with Li Tianxin—best not to have any wild thoughts!"
Throughout the inn, buzzing discussions resounded as all cultivators eagerly anticipated the upcoming Demon Sealing Conference.
While various cultivators discussed the Demon Sealing Conference, in an ancient courtyard deep within Divine Arrival City stood a woman in white, her bright clear eyes and snow-white skin complementing her enchanting figure—one glance was enough to captivate.
"People only see the beauty of flowers, yet know not that flowers too wish to break free from branches, fall to earth and be reborn, growing alone into towering trees!" A gentle voice spoke as worry appeared on her exquisitely beautiful face.
"Xin'er, why not come inside?" A voice approached as a beautiful woman in Daoist robes arrived gracefully, looking at the white-robed woman with an indescribable meaning.
When this beautiful woman appeared, the worry vanished from the white-robed woman's face as her entire demeanor turned cold. She said flatly, "Xin'er wishes to be alone for a while, no need for Master to worry."
"What nonsense! As your master, of course I should care about you." The beautiful woman in Daoist robes frowned slightly, speaking with reproach.
Hearing this, the young woman remained silent, only quietly gazing at the azure sky.
"By the way, Xin'er, I heard the Imperial Prince will also participate in the Demon Sealing Conference. When the time comes, stay close by his side and don't neglect him," the beautiful woman in Daoist robes said with a glimmer in her eyes.
"Is this your intention, or the Sect Leader's?" As soon as the beautiful woman finished speaking, the white-robed woman's face turned cold as she spoke softly, her gentle words carrying a trace of frost.
"This is the will of the entire Heaven Heart Sect!" Hearing the white-robed woman's question, the beautiful woman's face turned cold, her attitude changing significantly as she spoke sternly.
"To think the mighty Heaven Heart Sect, a top sect of the Radiant Sun Empire, would need its female disciples to curry favor with the Prince?" Hearing the beautiful woman's words, desolation flashed across the white-robed woman's face as she spoke sarcastically.
"Impudent! How dare you speak to your master this way? As a disciple of the Heaven Heart Sect, having received its nurturing, you should dedicate yourself to the sect!" The white-robed woman's sarcasm caused anger to flash across the beautiful woman's face as she shouted.
Hearing these words, disappointment flickered in the depths of the white-robed woman's eyes as she remained silent.
"Xin'er, you must understand—though our Heaven Heart Sect is a top sect of the Radiant Sun Empire, His Majesty has always been wary of major sects like us. There are even rumors at court that He plans to move against the empire's major sects. How can our Heaven Heart Sect withstand His action without seeking protection?"
"And the Prince is deeply fond of you—this is a perfect opportunity for our Heaven Heart Sect. If you can marry the Prince, our Heaven Heart Sect will truly become unshakeable. This is an opportunity other sects can only dream of!"
As if recalled to some concern, the beautiful woman suppressed her anger and earnestly advised the white-robed woman.
"If Master thinks this such a good thing, why not go curry favor with the Prince yourself!" The disappointment deepened in the white-robed woman's eyes as she spoke icily.
"Impudent! If the Prince would look upon your master favorably, how would it fall to you? This is the decision of the entire Heaven Heart Sect—whether you're willing or not, you must comply!" Hearing the white-robed woman's words, the beautiful woman could no longer contain herself and roared, storming off with a wave of her sleeve.
The beautiful woman's angry shout echoed in the white-robed woman's ears, making her delicate body tremble as desolation appeared on her face.
The world only knew her as Li Tianxin, the peerlessly elegant number one beauty of the Heaven Heart Sect. But who knew that she constantly yearned to escape this prison? For this, she would willingly become an ordinary woman.
To her, the Heaven Heart Sect was merely a sect devoid of any emotional attachment, willing to use any means to curry favor with the powerful!
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