Chapter 365: Pei Qingming

The boundless sea surface.

The Long Wang Ship sailed rapidly on the sea, not only seeing ships coming and going, but also seeing islands one after another.

It was just that these islands were all shrouded in sea mist, and only a blurred outline could be seen.

"Everyone, this is another special thing in the sea area. We in the East Sea Domain call these sea mists shrouding the islands 'Qiankun Mist'."

Hu Yunhua pointed to the island on their left: "Looking from this direction, the island doesn't seem big, only a few thousand li. But if you turn the direction and sail to the left, you will find the vastness of the island. This island has a radius of nearly one hundred thousand li."

There is Qiankun in the mist, which is the origin of the name Qiankun Mist.

"The East Sea sea area is truly magical."

Gao Zeming couldn't help but exclaim. Although there were many magical places in the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, including their Canglan Sect, the magical places of the Canglan Sect were created by the sect's strongmen of past generations using formations as guides, which was somewhat different from the magic of nature in the sea area of the East Sea Domain.

The Long Wang Ship stopped at the edge of several islands. The Deacons of each sect began to get off the ship and enter the islands to bring back the disciples of each sect. The originally deserted Long Wang Ship gradually became lively.

Those who boarded the ship were all young people, the youngest under twenty, and the oldest not exceeding twenty-five.

On the Canglan Sect side, they also picked up three disciples, but their ages were all over twenty, and they were only at the Third Rank. Gao Zeming naturally didn't care about these disciples, mostly handing them over to Qin Yan and Gu Kong.

Half a month later.

Hu Yunhua on the deck continued: "Everyone, now we are about to enter the area where the Annihilation Storm retreated this time."

Hearing Hu Yunhua's words, the Deacons of the major sects present, including Gao Zeming, were all shocked. Their real purpose for coming here was the islands in the area where the Annihilation Storm retreated this time.

The islands in front were not in the range of this Annihilation Storm. Those disciples were just picked up on the way. The real ones that could make these Deacons come were the islands in the Annihilation Storm.

Everyone knew it well. One day later, the Long Wang Ship stopped at an island.

"There is a disciple of this sect here. We will get off the ship first."

A Hu Hu Zhishi of the Star Meteor Heavenly Palace said with a smile. Hu Yunhua nodded: "Good, then when I return, I will come to pick up Brother Zhao."

Star Meteor Heavenly Palace, Heavenly Sun Palace, Taichu Gate...

Soon, only Gao Zeming and the other two of the Canglan Sect were left on the ship.

"Brother Gao, it seems that the disciple of your Canglan Sect is in the innermost part this time."

Hu Yunhua said with a smile: "This is already the edge of the Annihilation Storm's retreat this time. If you go further, you will reach the outer area."

"Thank you, Brother Hu. The island where my sect's disciple is located has arrived."

Gao Zeming had a special Canglan Order in his hand. According to the star light display on it, Lin Chen was on the island in front.

"This island... is extraordinary. I don't know if Brother Gao welcomes me to go together?"

Hu Yunhua looked at the island in front, his eyes shining. Because of the Qiankun Mist, all islands looked much smaller than they actually were from afar. But this island in front, the concentration of Qiankun Mist far exceeded other islands.

This made him a bit curious about this island. And although Gao Zeming had disguised it very well these days, the moment this island appeared in his sight, he felt a trace of excitement revealed by Gao Zeming.

Although it was only for a very short time, it was still captured by him.

As a Hu Hu Zhishi of a sect, being able to make Gao Zeming so excited, the disciple recruited by the Canglan Sect this time must be extraordinary, which made his curiosity even stronger.

"Brother Hu is polite. Being able to arrive here so quickly this time, I have to thank Brother Hu. Brother Hu wants to go to the island, naturally, I welcome it extremely."

Sea area south of Daliang.

"Duke, more martial artists from outside have come, and they look very powerful."

Duke of Zhennan, Fang Funan, returned to southern Daliang after the matter in Lord Lingxiao City was resolved.

Listening to the report from his subordinates, Fang Funan was not in a hurry. With the signboard of the Canglan Sect, even if there were sects from the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, they wouldn't dare to do anything to Daliang.

Since the establishment of the Martial Way Alliance, some sects or individual Innate martial artists had entered the Nine Nations, but after understanding the current situation of the Nine Nations, they finally chose to leave.

However, the necessary etiquette should still be there.

For Innate martial artists, there should still be necessary respect.

At the moment, Fang Funan appeared on the beach with many Zhennan troops. After a stick of incense, when he saw that huge ship, there was a trace of shock in his old eyes.

This ship was not only a behemoth, but the aura it emitted made him, a First-Rank martial artist, feel palpitations.

"Duke, could this ship be the legendary Long Wang Ship?" A subordinate guessed on the side.

The first thing the establishment of the Martial Way Alliance did was to inform all countries about the situation outside the islands, which let the martial artists of the Nine Nations know about the general situation of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, know that the closest one was the East Sea Domain of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, and also know that the East Sea Domain had ten Long Wang Ships said to be built with several thousand-year-old flood dragon tendons and bones.

The Long Wang Ship travels ten thousand li a day, and everything it passes is sailing with the wind.

"If it is really the Long Wang Ship, then the one who came this time is likely to be from the East Sea Donghai Shengong. The East Sea Donghai Shengong is a super sect like the Canglan Sect."

The Daliang martial artists present all had solemn expressions. The Canglan Sect could scare away other sects, but it absolutely couldn't scare away the East Sea Donghai Shengong, which was also a super sect. What's more, the Canglan Sect was deep in the inland of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, while the East Sea Donghai Shengong was in the East Sea Domain of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao.

"No need to worry, sects of the East Sea Donghai Shengong's level don't look down on our small island."

Fang Funan didn't have the worries of his subordinates. According to what those Innate martial artists of the Martial Way Alliance said, the only value of the Nine Nations was those Innate energies. These Innate energies were quite attractive to some second-rate or even third-rate sects, but they didn't count for anything to super sects.

As long as the Nine Nations didn't have anything that could move the East Sea Donghai Shengong, the East Sea Donghai Shengong would definitely give the Canglan Sect face.

"Daliang martial artist Fang Funan, here to welcome the adults of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao."

When the giant ship was still ten li away from the coast, Fang Funan shouted loudly.

On the Long Wang Ship, Qin Yan and Gu Kong, who were standing on the deck, heard the voice and also showed smiles on their faces. Qin Yan even said: "Hu Hu Zhishi Gao, Junior Brother Lin said that the country he is in is called Daliang."

"This is really fate. The direction of entering the island chosen at random just happened to be the country where Lin Chen is."

Gao Zeming also showed a smile on his face. The next moment, his voice spread throughout the surroundings, responding: "This seat is Gao Zeming, Hu Hu Zhishi of the Canglan Sect, here to pick up the disciples of my sect."

Gao Zeming, Hu Hu Zhishi of the Canglan Sect!

Fang Funan and others on the shore heard this response and all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Looking at it this way, it should be the Canglan Sect coming to pick up Lin Chen, borrowing the Long Wang Ship of the East Sea Donghai Shengong."

Fang Funan had a judgment in his heart and said to a subordinate beside him: "Immediately send a letter to the imperial court, informing them that the strongmen of the Canglan Sect have arrived in our Daliang. As for the Martial Way Alliance... forget it, no need to send a letter."

The reason why there was no need to send a letter to the Martial Way Alliance was because Fang Funan had already seen two figures flying across the sky.

The ones who came were two Elders of the Martial Way Alliance.

The entire Martial Way Alliance currently had thirteen Elders in total. Except for western Daliang, there were Elders sitting in other borders.

"Long Wang Ship, worthy of the Canglan Sect."

The two Innate martial artists who came looked at the huge Long Wang Ship on the sea, with envy in their eyes. Only existences of the Canglan Sect's level could let the East Sea Donghai Shengong dispatch the Long Wang Ship.

This ship, even Innate Second Realm experts would find it difficult to break through.

The Long Wang Ship finally stopped a few li away from the coast, and then several figures whistled toward the shore. When they saw these figures get off the ship, the expressions of everyone present became respectful.

"Liang Xiu of the Heavenly Blade Gate has seen the seniors of the Canglan Sect."

"Guo Mingjie of the Xuanhe Sect has seen the seniors of the Canglan Sect."

The two Innate martial artists took the lead in saluting, their eyes falling on Gao Zeming and Hu Yunhua. They felt a terrifying aura from these two.

These two were Innate Second Realm experts.

Innate Six Realms, the gap between each realm was a chasm.

Although these two were also Innate martial artists, if there were no great opportunities, they would stop at the Innate First Realm in their lives. "Daliang Zhennan Army Fang Funan has seen the superiors."

Gao Zeming didn't respond to the two Innate martial artists, but hearing Fang Funan's words, a smile appeared on his face: "You are a Daliang martial artist, do you know Lin Chen?"

"Lin Chen is a Martial Way genius of our Daliang. This old man has met Lin Chen several times. Lin Chen is currently in seclusion for a breakthrough in our Lord Lingxiao City of Daliang."

"In seclusion for a breakthrough?"

Gao Zeming's eyes lit up. Before he set off, Lin Chen should have had the strength of the Third Rank. Now that he was in seclusion for a breakthrough, he should have entered the Second Rank. This cultivation speed was truly astonishing.

"This seat will introduce you, this is Hu Hu Zhishi of the East Sea Donghai Shengong."

"This old man has seen Hu Hu Zhishi."

Fang Funan hurriedly saluted. Hu Yunhua smiled and said: "No need to be polite. This seat is just following Brother Gao to see the genius of your Daliang."

Up to this moment, Hu Yunhua also understood in his heart that the disciple whom Gao Zeming came to pick up in person was named Lin Chen.

And from Gao Zeming's attitude toward this First-Rank martial artist, he understood one point: that Lin Chen was not simple. Otherwise, Gao Zeming didn't need to be so polite to a First-Rank martial artist.

The Martial Way world was just this realistic. If you want to get their respect, you must have corresponding Martial Way strength.

Gao Zeming's politeness was for the sake of that Lin Chen.

If it weren't for this, Gao Zeming wouldn't have even paid attention to those two Innate martial artists, so why would he care about a First-Rank martial artist?

Lord Lingxiao City.

At this moment, the remaining eleven Innate martial artists of the Martial Way Alliance were all present. The scene where Kong Qifeng waited at the door appeared on them this time.

All Innate martial artists were waiting at the city gate, and the Lord Lingxiao City gate that had been destroyed had also been rebuilt.

However, Gao Zeming didn't give these Elders face.

At the gate of Lord Lingxiao City, Gao Zeming's Innate Second Realm aura was fully released, and the faces of the eleven Innate martial artists gradually turned pale.

Although it was only a difference of one realm, the gap was so huge.

"Master Gao, the Martial Way Alliance and our Nine Nations have reached an agreement."

Fang Funan saw the pale faces of these eleven Innate martial artists, and his heart was also shocked by the strength of this Hu Hu Zhishi Gao, but he still had to speak to relieve these Innate martial artists.

The establishment of the Martial Way Alliance was currently more beneficial than harmful to Daliang. Even if Daliang hadn't left the island yet, it had already had a general understanding of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao from these Innate experts of the Martial Way Alliance.

The Canglan Sect was here to pick up Lin Chen and wouldn't stay here forever. Later, if Daliang martial artists wanted to step onto the land territory of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao and arrive safely on this vast sea, they would also need the help of the Innate experts of the Martial Way Alliance.

"Hmph!"

Gao Zeming snorted lightly and put away the aura on his body. His behavior was, firstly, to deter these people, and secondly, he was indeed angry in his heart.

After landing from southern Daliang, on the way to Lord Lingxiao City, he also knew what had happened in these few months from Fang Funan's mouth. When he heard that Lin Chen took out the Canglan Order at that time and the voices of the three Elders spread throughout the Nine Nations, he was completely stunned.

Du Zhanglao's task for him was to secretly bring Lin Chen back to the sect. At that time, Du Zhanglao would hold a disciple-taking ceremony. After the disciple-taking ceremony was held, other Elders wouldn't be able to snatch Lin Chen, and he could also get a generous reward from Du Zhanglao.

But because of the appearance of these Innate martial artists, Lin Chen must have asked the sect for help again. The other Elders of the sect also knew about Lin Chen's situation. From the sound transmission of those three Elders, it could be inferred that after Lin Chen returned to the sect, there would inevitably be Elders competing with Du Zhanglao for Lin Chen.

He didn't even dare to secretly bring Lin Chen to Du Zhanglao's side. Otherwise, the anger of those three Elders was something he couldn't bear. He could only bring Lin Chen to the Elder Hall. In this way, the generous reward promised by Du Zhanglao was gone.

If it weren't for Fang Funan's plea just now, knowing that Daliang wanted to use these Innate martial artists to cultivate martial artists, he wouldn't have used aura pressure, but would have crippled these guys long ago.

"Enter the city."

Gao Zeming no longer paid attention to these Innate martial artists. Since he couldn't cripple them, he would use it to establish prestige for Daliang, so as not to let these Innate martial artists have any small thoughts. In this way, Lin Chen could also follow him to the sect without worries.

Lord Lingxiao Martial Way Academy.

Hou Zhan Tian also brought the instructors and all the disciples of the Martial Way Academy to wait. Gao Zeming scanned the scene, his gaze stopping on one of the figures.

It wasn't just Gao Zeming; Hu Yunhua's gaze also looked at this figure.

"What a flawless sword embryo."

Hu Yunhua's eyes had a bright color, and he spoke first: "Brother Gao, your Canglan Sect is here for Lin Chen, so you shouldn't look down on others."

Gao Zeming didn't understand Hu Yunhua's thoughts. This was looking down on this man with sword intent.

On the way here, Fang Funan also talked about Pei Qingming. Fang Funan's purpose in telling it was naturally to hope that Pei Qingming could also be taken a fancy to by these two families.

However, Gao Zeming and Hu Yunhua didn't pay much attention to it, because Pei Qingming's age was too old, and he hadn't entered the Innate Realm after forty. Those second-rate and third-rate sects would definitely look down on him, but it was not enough for the Canglan Sect and the East Sea Donghai Shengong.

But now the two realized they were wrong. This Pei Qingming was not just as simple as comprehending sword intent. With their vision, Pei Qingming comprehended flawless sword intent.

In front of flawless sword intent, what was age?

As long as the Qi and blood were not declining, with the resources of the two sects, they could easily let Pei Qingming step into the Innate Realm.

Pei Qingming could at least cultivate to the Innate Second Realm. If his own opportunities were sufficient later, he might also step into the Innate Third Realm.

Don't look at the fact that their two sects had Elders of the Innate Fifth Realm, but the mainstream of the sect was their Deacons of the Innate Second to Innate Third Realm.

A quasi-Innate Second Realm genius who could impact the Innate Third Realm, any sect would want.

"You are Pei Qingming, right."

Hu Yunhua didn't wait for Gao Zeming to reply, his gaze fell on Pei Qingming in the crowd.

"Exactly this junior."

"This seat is a Hu Hu Zhishi of the East Sea Donghai Shengong. Are you willing to join my East Sea Donghai Shengong?"

Pei Qingming was stunned, while Hou Zhan Tian and some Vice Deans present showed excitement. Lin Chen had already been confirmed as a disciple of the Canglan Sect. If Qingming also joined the East Sea Donghai Shengong now, Daliang's status would truly be as stable as Mount Tai.

Seeing Pei Qingming silent, Gao Zeming was happy: "It's also fine to join my Canglan Sect. My Canglan Sect also has Elders who are sword cultivators."

"Although the Canglan Sect has sword cultivator Elders, my East Sea Donghai Shengong is not bad either, and my East Sea Donghai Shengong is in the East Sea Domain. It is much more convenient to come and go here in the future. If you return from the Canglan Sect, you won't be able to arrive in a year or a half."

Deacons of two super sects were willing to recruit Pei Qingming at the same time, which was a great joy for Daliang, but Pei Qingming still remained silent. Hou Zhan Tian saw this and said: "Two adults, Qingming might be too excited and doesn't know how to decide for a while. Why not give him time to think about it."

However, just as Hou Zhan Tian's voice fell, Pei Qingming, who had been silent, spoke: "Thank you two adults for looking up to me, but this junior cannot join the Canglan Sect and the East Sea Donghai Shengong."

Pei Qingming refused. Under the puzzled eyes of Gao Zeming and Hu Yunhua, he explained: "This junior is preparing to go to the Guixu Sword Tomb."

Guixu Sword Tomb?

Gao Zeming and Hu Yunhua frowned. Hu Yunhua asked: "How do you know about the Guixu Sword Tomb?"

"This junior heard it mentioned by an Elder of the Martial Way Alliance not long ago."

Hearing this, Gao Zeming wished he could turn back and slap that loose-lipped Innate expert to death. Just hearing Pei Qingming mention the Guixu Sword Tomb, he thought Pei Qingming had obtained the inheritance left by a sword cultivator expert of the Guixu Sword Tomb, which was why he had the current flawless sword intent.

If that were the case, Pei Qingming was a disciple of the Guixu Sword Tomb, and their Canglan Sect and East Sea Donghai Shengong couldn't compete.

"Don't be in a hurry to make a decision. You might as well consider it. Although the Guixu Sword Tomb is the number one sword sect, its requirements for recruiting disciples are extremely harsh. You are not young anymore. Going to the Guixu Sword Tomb might not necessarily be accepted as a disciple."

Hu Yunhua said with a smile, and Hou Zhan Tian also hurriedly said: "Yes, Qingming, don't be in a hurry to make a decision. Let's talk about this later."

After speaking, Hou Zhan Tian, fearing that these two adults would be dissatisfied because they were rejected by Qingming, changed the subject: "Master Gao, Lin Chen should be out of seclusion in a few days."

"Don't worry, the longer Lin Chen is in seclusion, the greater the harvest of this breakthrough."

Mentioning Lin Chen, the regret in Gao Zeming's heart dissipated. Being able to recruit Pei Qingming was an unexpected joy. Not recruiting him was not a regret. His main purpose this time was Lin Chen.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 366 =====