Chapter 468: with translation of chapter title

Zhai Qingye let out a light laugh, 'Cang Daoist, have you heard a saying? It goes: Beyond the mountains are more mountains, beyond people are more people.'

Cang Li clutched his chest, incredulous, saying: 'Xiao Ye Ye, how can you undermine our confidence? I am utterly disappointed in you.'

Zhai Qingye: '...'

'Hahaha Xiao Ye Ye...' Ling Huya couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The others also couldn't hold back their laughter.

Zhai Qingye said, 'I'm not trying to undermine your confidence; it's just that the Xie Zixu, Qian Yunzhou, and Feng Xuanji we saw earlier in the Flowing Light Secret Realm are not opponents we can easily handle.'

Upon hearing this, Cang Li also stopped joking.

Xiao Lingwei said, 'This time we must exert our utmost in the Immortal Sect Grand Tournament and strive to secure a good placement for the Ninth Province.'

Yuan Yao smiled and said, 'Now that we stand on the same front, we should unite and cooperate.'

'Yuan Yao, your performance on Fusang Island earlier was truly remarkable.' Zhai Qingye's gaze fell on her, and he spoke emotively: 'I heard that Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord didn't come; Yuan Yao, you need to be careful. Upon reaching the First Province, that's where countless experts gather; without Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord, even the Carefree Sect Sect Leader might not be able to protect you.'

Upon hearing this, Song Yan and the others' expressions gradually turned solemn.

Yuan Yao gave a faint smile: 'If they want the Yinglong, let's see if they can defeat it.'

These past days, she had heard too many reminders and warnings, and she realized that upon reaching the First Province, she would inevitably face such a calamity.

She was indeed a little afraid.

But upon second thought, she still had the life-saving talisman her master left for her.

So, she was no longer afraid.

Song Yan made a promise: 'Yao Yao, we will protect you.'

Yuan Yao smiled and nodded.

'Which kind benefactor is willing to protect me?' Cang Li said with palms together.

Xue Jin said indifferently, 'No one.'

Cang Li: '...'

Soon, more and more young disciples gathered in this square.

Yuan Yao saw many familiar faces.

Chongxu School: Xiao Zhufeng.

Tai Sui Sect: Dongfangxiu, Manyue.

Thunder Sect: Nanfeiyan.

Heaven Illumination Sect: Fu Qianli.

Yuan Yao noticed many gazes upon her, either blatant or furtive; as soon as she extended her spiritual sense, she knew what they were discussing.

Most of them were discussing Yuan Feng's emergence from its shell on Fusang Island and speculating about their own strength.

A small minority were discussing their own appearance.

The alert tone for the target's Awakening Value kept broadcasting in her sea of consciousness.

Moments later.

'Fan Quan Immortal Venerable has arrived!'

Yuan Yao followed the sound and saw an old man with crane-white hair and a youthful face appear in the crowd; his features were distinct, his eyes bright and spirited, his chin adorned with a goatee, giving him an imposing yet kindly aura.

Everyone was startled and hurriedly paid respects to Fan Quan Immortal Venerable.

'Greetings, Fan Quan Immortal Venerable!'

Fan Quan Immortal Venerable stood with hands behind his back, gave a slight nod, then scanned the crowd; seeing everyone present, he said, 'You are all genius disciples of the Ninth Province; if you go to the First Province, you must be mindful of your words and deeds. Moreover, I do not care about any grudges among you; in the Immortal Sect Grand Tournament, you must not trip each other up.'

Your grudges can be settled in private, but in the Immortal Sect Grand Tournament you are a single entity representing the Ninth Province's prestige, so you must exert your utmost against the genius disciples of other provinces and islands.

But remember three points: do not intentionally torment others, do not intentionally humiliate others, do not intentionally kill.

'Have you remembered that?' Fan Quan Immortal Venerable gazed at their youthful faces.

'We will surely keep it in mind,' the disciples replied in unison.

Upon hearing this, Fan Quan Immortal Venerable's stern visage eased slightly; he raised his hand to smooth his goatee, his gaze sweeping over each of them, then he nodded in satisfaction.

…

The next day.

Led by Fan Quan Immortal Venerable, the Ninth Province's team set out for the First Province.

They boarded an enormous spirit vessel capable of holding over a thousand people.

Everyone gathered aboard the spirit vessel.

Most of the young disciples were filled with excitement at this moment.

On the deck of the spirit vessel, quite a few young disciples began chatting.

'I never imagined I could set foot in the First Province.'

'It is said that the spiritual energy in the First Province is far richer than that of our Ninth Province…'

'I finally get to see the Wuxiang Immortal Venerable!'

'Why didn't the Thousand Mountain Immortal Lord come?'

'I don't know.'

'Have you heard of Xie Zixu?'

'Of course I have; it is said that Xie Zixu is a disciple of the Wushuang Sect's sect master from the First Province. I also know that the seven disciples of the Wushuang Sect's sect master are collectively known as the Wushuang Seven Proud Ones!'

'You say, are the Thousand Mountain Six Sons stronger, or the Wushuang Seven Proud Ones?'

Those present fell into hesitation.

'That's really hard to say.'

'I think the Wushuang Seven Proud Ones are stronger; it's said that two or three of them have already broken through to the Spirit Transformation Realm.'

Upon hearing this, everyone let out a startled cry.

So awesome!

That Peerless Seven Pride is indeed stronger than the Six Sons of Thousand Mountains.

Hmph, you didn't know? Ying Wuji has also broken through to the Spirit Transformation Realm, right?!

Many people showed surprised looks, frequently looking up toward the direction of Ying Wuji; first, his handsome looks dazed them for a moment, then they were shocked.

Ying Wuji truly lives up to being the Ninth Province's First Heaven's Pride!

Everyone discussed heatedly.

At this moment, Yuan Yao, after sensing Xie Yan's message to her, silently extended her divine sense into it.

"When are you arriving at the First Province?" Xie Yan seemed to have just woken up, his voice a bit lazy.

Yuan Yao's heart skipped a beat, she replied via message: "Today we set off for the First Province; if nothing unexpected happens, we estimate we can arrive at the First Province in about half a month."

"Yuan Yao." From thousands of miles away, he softly called out.

Yuan Yao was slightly stunned.

"You say."

Xie Yan: "Yuan Yao, how is the weather today?"

Yuan Yao remained silent for a moment, carefully choosing her words, she asked: "Are you feeling unwell?"

At the same time, on the other side, Xie Yan, after hearing her reply, also fell into silence.

He knew she was asking if he himself was sick.

"Yuan Yao, after the Immortal Sect Grand Competition ends, I will tell you the secret about my two identities." Xie Yan whispered.

After hearing this, Yuan Yao's fingertips slightly tightened.

"Are you sure you want to tell me?"

"Hmm."

"Do you really trust me?"

"Yuan Yao, rest assured, I will no longer have killing intent toward you."

Without waiting for Yuan Yao's reply, Xie Yan said in a rather complex tone: "If you learn my secret, could you not kill me?"

Yuan Yao: "?"

She transmitted in surprise: "You wouldn't happen to be my enemy, would you?"

Xie Yan pressed his thin lips, took a deep breath, and said: "No."

Yuan Yao wondered: "Then why would I want to kill you?"

"Because..."