Battle of the Great Path
Battle of the Great Path Chapter 8: Danyang Birthday Ceremony
Danyang Mountain, Wangyan Peak (I recommend it if you like). []
Today was the five hundredth birthday of the Great Elder of the Beichen Faction, Yan Zhengting. At the foot of the mountain, there was a banquet that covered an area of more than ten miles. Colorful banners were tied up high, and the ground was covered with cloud blankets. Exotic flowers were falling from the sky. Guests from all walks of life arrived on flying boats or cloud carriages, filling the mountain valley to the brim.
Elder Yan's eldest son, Yan Duo, personally stood on the golden ship to welcome the guests. Behind him stood his son, Yan Zhenxiang, and nephew, Yan Zhenhua. After sending the guests in, the clear cries of cranes came from the sky. When they looked up, they saw a dozen celestial-like men and women riding cranes.
Yan Duo's expression brightened, and he said joyfully, "It's Daoist friends from Biyu Pavilion."
Fifteen white feathered giant cranes hovered in the air, then landed on the golden ship one by one. A group of people came down from the backs of the cranes. The first one was a beautiful lady in a palace dress, with a collar like a bow. Behind her was a lively young boy with a pair of quick-witted eyes.
The woman held the boy's hand and bowed, and she said, "Biyu Pavilion's Yan Xiyue and my brother Yan Xiaoyang are here to congratulate you on behalf of our mother."
Yan Duo recognized them as the son and daughter of Biyu Pavilion's sect master. He immediately showed joy on his face, and he returned the greeting, "So it's the brother and sister. Please come in and have a seat."
Yan Xiyue smiled and waved her hand. A maid came up from behind and presented the list of gifts.
Yan Duo took a glance and was startled, "A thousand-year-old lucky turtle, a pair of five-hundred-year-old female white deer, eighteen clear feather immortal cranes …" Before he finished looking, he repeatedly said, "Yan Zhangmen's gift is too heavy, too heavy."
The founder of Biyu Pavilion was once an elder of Nanhua Sect. The two sects had a deep relationship, so they were very good at controlling celestial and exotic beasts. These turtles, deer, and cranes were not ordinary celestial and auspicious beasts, but were fed with spiritual herbs. They were trained with secret techniques, and if they fought with others, they were even better than ordinary cultivators. In fact, they were a level higher than ordinary cultivators. Once they recognized a master, they would be completely loyal to their master and would never betray him. Cultivators liked them very much. Normally, they couldn't even ask for a single one, but this time, they actually gave him so many. It could be said that they were giving him enough face.
Yan Duo hurriedly called over one of his cousins and told him to take good care of the siblings.
Yan Xiyue held the clever boy's hand. Walking along the golden bridge, the boy looked around excitedly at first, but after a while, he pouted and said, "It's nothing much! It's not even as good as our Water Moon Pavilion. "
Yan Xiyue gently patted him on the head. In a gentle voice, he said, "Little brother is talking nonsense again. I won't bring you out next time. "
The boy scratched his head and mumbled, but he didn't dare to say anything else.
The Yan clansman leading the way shook his head and smiled. He pretended not to hear it. The Blue Feather Pavilion was backed by the Nanhua Sect, and its strength was firmly superior to the Northstar Sect. Although it was a child's babble, it had the right to say so.
Yan Duo, who was on the Golden Ship, had a smile on his face as he stroked his thick beard. Chuckling, he said, "This time, Linqing Monastery has sent the third generation Song Hong and Great Elder's daughter, Mi Qinger, while Biyu Pavilion has sent Sect Master Yan's son and daughter. Father will be very happy when he finds out. "
The eldest son, Yan Zhenxiang, who was standing behind him, was a pale, beardless young man. He took a step forward and said, "Father, can we start the banquet?"
Yan Duo was about to speak, but he seemed to suddenly think of something. He turned his head and said, "Nephew Zhenhua, didn't you say that an honored guest was coming? The guests from Biyu Pavilion and Linqing Monastery have already arrived. Where is the honored guest you invited? "
"This …"
Yan Zhenhua was a little uncertain. In the past, he had received a reply every time he went to Qincang School. Although it was always tactfully declined, he was careless about it. In the end, it was just to maintain this friendship, and he didn't expect the other to actually come. However, the reply this time had no intention of shirking. He had thought that he could show his face in front of his friends and family, but until now, he hadn't seen the person's figure, and he didn't know the other's temper, so he didn't dare to say anything.
Seeing his embarrassed look, Yan Zhenxiang laughed softly and said, "Zhenhua has made a lot of friends in the past, but I don't know the background of many of them, and I don't know where to find them. I was just joking earlier, why does father have to make things difficult for him?"
Yan Duo snorted. This nephew of his liked to talk big, and also liked to make friends with those non-affiliated cultivators, and often went to the Wei dynasty's nobles' homes. These actions were not like those of a cultivator. In short, he couldn't stand it. It was just that a while ago, he heard this nephew swear that he had invited an honored guest, and he was also skeptical. Now it seemed that it was indeed Ming Yang again.
Hearing his cousin's lies, Yan Zhenhua's face darkened. Using the excuse of going to see a few friends, he lifted the hem of his robe, turned around, and walked in with his head down.
Yan Duo shook his head and said, "If that's the case, Zhenxiang, go and remind them to start the banquet."
Yan Zhenxiang replied, "Yes."
Just as he was about to order the celestial concubine to start the banquet, he saw a sword gleam above the clouds, and in an instant, it arrived outside the golden ship. The gleam dispersed, and a young Daoist with a dignified appearance came out. His feet were supported by auspicious clouds, and his Daoist robe fluttered in the wind. He landed directly in front of the decorated archway made of colorful silk.
Seeing the scene of the sword gleam splitting the atmosphere, Yan Duo and his son were shocked. Yan Duo knew that he had never made friends with a sword cultivator. Seeing this young Daoist walking over, he quickly and carefully went forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Please forgive my poor eyesight, may I know which Daoist friend has come to visit my sect?"
The young Daoist smiled and returned the greeting, "I am the Island Lord of Qincang School's Spirit Page, Zhang Yan. I am familiar with Daoist Yan Zhenhua, and this time I was invited by him to come and offer birthday greetings."
As soon as he said this, Yan Duo's heart trembled slightly, and he quickly cupped his hands again, saying, "So it's Qincang School's Immortal Master Zhang. Apologies for my lack of manners, I will ask my nephew to come out and meet you."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly, and he handed over the gift list in his hand. Then, with a wave of his sleeve, he shook out a thirty feet long colorful ship.
He stayed in the Flying Ship Celestial Market for five days, and bought a few treasures that were considered rare in Xuanmen. One of them was the extremely rare Black Yellow Immortal Longevity Stone. No matter what cultivation base you had, as long as you placed this longevity stone in your cave abode and breathed in and out day and night, it would have the effect of increasing your lifespan.
Looking at the gift list, Yan Duo knew that the value of the congratulatory gift was not inferior to that of Linqing Monastery and Biyu Pavilion, so he quickly ordered a child to play the welcoming music.
Yan Zhenhua was originally gloomy, but when he heard his uncle's messenger saying that Zhang Yan had arrived, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He quickly came out to greet him, cupping his hands in greeting as he walked, saying, "It really is Senior Brother Zhang. Please come in, please come in."
His face was full of smiles. Zhang Yan's arrival this time was giving him a lot of face.
Zhang Yan also smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "Brother Yan, long time no see."
Yan Zhenhua glanced over and saw that his cousin, who usually didn't think much of him, was also looking at him with a surprised expression. He was also satisfied and walked with his head held high.
After not seeing each other for a year, he had also opened his meridians and stepped into the Clear Qi Realm. However, when he saw that Zhang Yan's aura was deep, he knew that Zhang Yan's cultivation was far above his own and might have already stepped into the Mystic Light Realm. He thought to himself, As expected of a disciple of a big sect, Senior Brother Zhang's cultivation speed is so fast.
As he led Zhang Yan inside, he could hear the welcoming music ringing in his ears, and he couldn't help but feel even more satisfied.
Yan Zhenxiang looked at the backs of the two and was puzzled. He went up and said, "Father, although Qincang School is a big sect, this person is just a disciple. He might not even be comparable to the esteemed guests from the Blue Feather Pavilion and Linqing Temple. Why are you so serious?"
Yan Duo glanced at him and placed his hands behind his back. He said, "Son, you're underestimating him. Putting aside the fact that Fellow Daoist Zhang is also at the Mystic Light Realm like me, he's not simple when he calls himself the Spirit Page Island Lord."
Yan Zhenxiang paused for a moment and asked, "Why? Does this Spirit Page Island have some sort of history? "
Yan Duo slowly shook his head and said, "I don't know if the Spirit Page Island has a history or not, but anyone who can have their own cave in Qincang School is a direct disciple. How can I neglect him?"
Yan Zhenxiang was also surprised. He let out a breath and said, "I understand."
Most of the direct disciples in Qincang School had extraordinary backgrounds. Even if they weren't from big families, they might be under the tutelage of the Heavenly Abode Master. The strongest cultivators in their sect were only the two Yuanying Elders, so how could they dare to be arrogant?
Yan Zhenxiang murmured in his heart, I wonder how Zhenhua got to know this direct disciple of Qincang School. Looks like he's going to show his face this time.
After waiting for a while, Yan Duo saw that there weren't too many guests on the name list, so he didn't delay any longer and gave the order to start the banquet.
Yan Zhenhua led Zhang Yan to a seat at the head of the table, and there were two Meixiang waiting by his side.
Not far from Zhang Yan were Jade Feather Pavilion's Yan Xiyue and her brother. When they saw him sitting in the seat of honor and Yan Zhenhua being so respectful and courteous, their beautiful eyes couldn't help but become curious. They took a few more glances, and the elegant boy next to her tugged at her sleeves. "Sis, who is this person? Why can he sit above us? "
Yan Xiyue shook her head lightly and said, "Sister doesn't know either. Maybe he's a disciple from some big family."
The boy's little nose wrinkled, and his eyes swiveled. He stealthily fished out a tool from his sleeve and held it in his palm. He sneaked a glance at Zhang Yan, and then he seemed to have thought of something. He giggled and opened his palm, calling out softly, "Xiao Yun, come out."
Song Hong of Linqing Monastery, who was sitting across from Yan Xiyue, immediately recognized Zhang Yan. That day, the Shaoqing Sect's Chou Kun had been so arrogant that not a single person dared to argue with him. However, Zhang Yan just had to come out and say something, not giving Chou En any face at all. Afterwards, not only did Chou Kun not denounce him for his crimes, he even took the initiative to pay him a visit. This left an extremely deep impression on Song Hong, and he couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
Now that he saw Zhang Yan drinking wine, only a few dozen feet away from him, he couldn't help but be moved. He thought to himself, That stalk of True Moon Leaf Grass is enough for three people. I wonder how much this senior apprentice-brother Zhang needs. Why don't I go up and try to befriend him? Who knows, maybe he'll give up a portion and save my martial uncle's life.
However, no matter what, he was still a third-generation disciple of Linqing Monastery. His actions were a bit too deliberate, so he pondered over what excuse he should use.
While he was muttering to himself, the boy was panicking. At this moment, a small white snake appeared beneath his feet. He originally wanted to release it to scare Zhang Yan, but after several attempts, this normally obedient spiritual beast refused to approach Zhang Yan. It was as if there was an extremely frightening tool there.
The boy was afraid that his sister would see through him if too much time passed, so he angrily puffed his cheeks, raised his finger, and chanted an incantation. Under the incantation, no matter how unwilling the little white snake was, it had no choice but to scuttle towards Zhang Yan.
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