Chapter 254: A Visit to the Tianman Sect

Noticing Xiao Han's slightly surprised expression, that person wore a gentle smile and immediately said, "Are you a powerhouse from the Central Plains?"

"You are..." Xiao Han's eyes flickered. To be able to appear near him without a sound—even though Xiao Han had not been overly guarded—the degree of the other party's trouble was self-evident.

Danger! Xiao Han already had a guess in his heart regarding the identity of the person before him, even though the other party's physique did not look like a Body Cultivator at all.

"I am Huang Jingtian, the Sect Master of the Tianman Sect."

As expected, realization dawned in Xiao Han's eyes. The one who could give him such an intuition must be the strongest person in the Tianman Sect that Zhu Kun had mentioned.

"I really didn't expect..." Although Xiao Han already knew, he still appeared surprised and shook his head, saying:

"The Tianman Sect actually possesses a top-tier powerhouse like you."

"You overpraise me." Huang Jingtian smiled indifferently. "Your strength is on par with mine!"

Huang Jingtian had been awakened this time precisely by Xiao Han's unscrupulous soul-scan.

Although he very much wanted to have a bout with Xiao Han, he did not know Xiao Han's purpose. A rash battle would likely destroy the surrounding ten thousand miles of territory directly; such a loss was something their Tianman Sect could not afford.

Therefore, he could only come personally to keep an eye on this person. As for fighting, after some polite persuasion later, they would naturally be able to have a bout.

At his current realm, finding a suitable opponent on this continent was truly too difficult. If he did not seize this once-in-a-millennium opportunity, he would never forgive himself.

"I have already stated my identity; I wonder if you would allow me to know the powerhouse from the Central Plains?"

Turning the conversation, Huang Jingtian asked again with curiosity.

Although the Tianman Sect did not have it easy, compared to the entire continent, their days were much more comfortable. Yet, the Central Plains, which had been suffering from a lack of new talent for many years, had actually produced such a powerhouse again; this was a matter that required attention.

Xiao Han did not hide his identity either, and cupping his hands, he said: "I am the Ice Saint of the Langya Pavilion!"

"Greetings, Sect Master Huang!"

A trace of embarrassment rose on Huang Jingtian's face; he actually did not know this Ice Saint!

That shouldn't be; he had only been in secluded cultivation for a hundred years, which was not worth mentioning compared to his long lifespan.

How could a powerhouse he had never heard of appear as soon as he came out of seclusion? Could it be that he rose to prominence within these hundred years? Huang Jingtian felt a sense of awe in his heart.

The other party's embarrassment naturally could not escape Xiao Han's perception, and the latter said self-deprecatingly:

"My reputation has only spread in the Central Plains over the last few decades. This place is relatively far from the Central Plains, so it is normal for you to be unaware of me."

"Hiss~" Huang Jingtian drew a cold breath in his heart, his pupils constricted, and he sighed inwardly: "Compared to my tribe, the Human race is indeed blessed by heaven!"

Thinking of himself, Huang Jingtian, he could be considered gifted; after cultivating for ten thousand years, he was only just reaching middle age. To be able to cultivate to the level of approaching a Nine-Star Dou Sheng during his middle age, he could proudly say he lived up to the cultivation and expectations of his predecessors.

However, compared to the person before him, at this age, the people of their Barbarian Tribe would still be little brats, yet this person had already achieved the same accomplishments as him.

No wonder Magic Beasts all want to take human form!

However, although Huang Jingtian's thoughts were racing, his actions were not slow at all, and he hurriedly apologized: "It was my rudeness!"

He immediately issued an invitation: "I wonder if you would do me the honor of coming to my Tianman Sect for a chat?"

This move was exactly what Xiao Han wanted, and he immediately replied: "Then I shall respectfully accept your invitation!"

"Then please follow me!" Huang Jingtian laughed heartily.

"My Tianman Sect has not encountered a powerhouse like you visiting in a very long time."

"This is my honor!"

Xiao Han's reply made Huang Jingtian even happier; at least there was still a powerhouse in this world who could truly understand their Tianman Sect.

During the conversation between Xiao Han and Huang Jingtian, the Tianman Sect had already fallen into a flurry of busy activity.

It is said that a leader gives an order, and the subordinates run their legs off. Huang Jingtian had merely given an order to treat Xiao Han with the highest standards, but he had not specified the details.

And so...

This scene appeared.

"Hurry, go and bring out our treasured Burning Essence Brew," an Elder ordered loudly, a crystalline trail still hanging from the corner of his mouth.

"But..." at this moment, someone said hesitantly: "We don't have much of this Burning Essence Brew left either; will it..."

The Elder slapped that person to the ground, and the latter immediately smashed a deep pit several feet in diameter into the gold-stone floor.

The Elder cursed: "What do you know, brat? That is an honored guest of the Sect Master!"

"Do you understand?"

Damn it, how could I not know that the Burning Essence Brew is precious? This is a rare chance to have a sip, and you brat are not seizing it!

With the threat of force, the execution of the order was quite thorough. Since there was no standard, they went with whatever was most precious. This time, the Tianman Sect directly dug out the old reserves used to entertain guests.

Not only the Burning Essence Brew, which could only be brewed once every few thousand years, but all kinds of rare spirit fruits that could serve as main ingredients for Eighth-Grade Pills were also brought out, not to mention the various rare treasures used for decoration.

Through the efforts of the entire Tianman Sect, in just one day, the whole sect took on a brand new look.

Three days later.

A thousand miles outside the Wilderness Mountain Range.

A corridor of colorful lanterns extended to the foot of the mountain, spiraling up along the terrain. The Cloud Pattern Silk, a famous specialty of the Western Region worth ten thousand gold, was laid out at the foot of the mountain like rags. Looking into the distance, the patterns on it faintly presented the posture of a giant dragon about to soar.

Looking up from the foot of the mountain, the distant, towering, and rugged Palace was like a giant beast with its bloody mouth wide open, waiting for others to walk right into the trap. However, at this moment, the giant beast seemed to have lost its claws and teeth, presenting colorful hues.

The most shocking thing was the group of burly men four or five meters tall a hundred meters away, as well as two giant sedan chairs that looked like pavilions.

Xiao Han said to Huang Jingtian beside him with great honor and gratitude: "For such a grand reception from your sect, I am deeply grateful!"

Huang Jingtian's mouth twitched. After a long while, he smiled unnaturally, waved his hand, and said: "You are overthinking it; these are just small matters."

Xiao Han felt a sense of awe in his heart. This Tianman Sect was truly full of hidden talents. From this welcoming scene, one could catch a glimpse of the whole, and its financial resources were evident.

At this moment, Huang Jingtian wanted to curse his group of blockheaded Elders in his heart. This specification must have been the posture they used to welcome super powerhouses in the ancient times. Damn it, how much money must this have cost!

"Respectfully welcoming the Saint!" As Xiao Han and the other approached, the group of Tianman Sect Elders spoke in unison.

The rugged voices instantly shook the mountaintop, causing it to collapse by several feet.

In the end, Xiao Han refused to ride the sedan chair carried by dozens of Tianman Sect warriors; he felt a bit panicked!

The road up the mountain was lively. Every ten miles, many "scenic spots" created by the Body Cultivators of the Tianman Sect using peculiar terrain would appear hundreds of miles away on the side.

Including but not limited to shattering mountains with a single punch, artificial volcanoes, human missiles, heavenly thunder and earthly fire...

This scene...

If not for Xiao Han's cultivation being high enough, he would have been left battered and exhausted by the aftermath of the welcome ceremony. Xiao Han simply regarded all these actions as the special customs of the Tianman Sect.

Yet he never noticed the rather gloomy expression on Huang Jingtian's face beside him.

It's hardening, it's hardening, the fist is hardening!

Huang Jingtian now only wants to beat to death the version of himself from a few days ago who let the Elder hold this welcome ceremony.

Finally...

The group arrived "unremarkably" at the base of the Tianman Sect.