The two of them couldn't help but suspect Miao Yi's identity. In reality, the Sea of Constellations was mostly islands, and there weren't many places that could accommodate the speed of a dragon steed to gallop unhindered.
The main reason was that the place was small. With the speed of a dragon steed, it didn't take long for them to reach the seaside. The speed of a dragon steed was decent on land, but it wasn't much in the sea. In the Sea of Constellations, a Yao cultivator's own leg strength was enough to travel back and forth on the island. In addition, Yao cultivators weren't adept at raising dragon steeds, so dragon steeds could only be used on relatively large islands.
Miao Yi, dressed in luxurious clothing, charged into the mountain forest, only to hear a shout coming from the forest ahead, "Who goes there?"
Two silhouettes wielding sabers and spears suddenly sprang out from the forest, blocking the mountain path with their weapons.
Charcoal's front hooves flew, and his back hooves left a deep mark on the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust before he came to an emergency stop.
Sitting upright on top, Miao Yi sized up the two little patrolling demons. He found it a little funny, realizing that his horizons had been broadened today.
The two little patrolling demons had probably grown human limbs. One had the body of a wild boar with the head of a boar, while the other had the body of a wild wolf with the head of a wolf. Their limbs hadn't completely transformed into human limbs yet, and were covered with thick fur and sharp fangs. They looked a little scary, but the words they spoke were human.
It was obvious that the cultivation of these two little demons hadn't reached a grade yet, and currently had no way of completely transforming into human form.
Miao Yi's gaze shifted from the two little demons to the location of the fluttering banners on the mountain peak ahead. He didn't answer their question, "Is that Brass Gong Fort up ahead?"
The two little demons were first shocked by Charcoal's fat body, and a little doubtful that they had judged wrongly. Was this really a dragon steed?
Finally, they focused their attention on Miao Yi. Sensing a faint demonic aura, they slightly relaxed their vigilance, but they still weren't willing to let him pass so easily. The wild boar spirit brandished his spear and shouted, "Who are you?"
Miao Yi flashed four storage rings on both of his hands, causing the two little demons to be filled with envy. They felt that this person wasn't ordinary.
Sure enough, Miao Yi took out a crystal token from his storage ring, and showed the word 'Jade' to the two of them. "I am from Jade Stream Manor. I heard that Brass Gong Fort is holding a Bejeweled Nectar Conclave, so I specially came to join in on the fun. Please inform your honorable Fort Master."
"Jade Stream Manor?" The two little demons exchanged glances.
The Wolf Spirit withdrew his hostile stance and walked over with his saber on his shoulder. He took the token and looked it over. He had never seen the Jade Stream Manor's token before, but he felt that there shouldn't be any problems with it. He then inquired, "May I know the name of this esteemed guest? What is your position in the Jade Stream Manor so that this lowly one can report it to the Fort Master?"
Miao Yi coldly said, "Is my name something that a little demon like you should be asking? Hurry up and report! "
He put on airs, but the wolf spirit was a little afraid. He immediately nodded and bowed, "Honored guest, please wait a moment. I'll go and report!"
Turning around, he took Miao Yi's token and immediately dashed towards the direction of Brass Gong Fort like a wisp of smoke.
Seated high up on his throne, Miao Yi cast a cold glance at the Wild Boar Spirit, who was staring at him. The latter immediately bowed and smiled apologetically, "Esteemed Guest, please wait a moment. Just a moment. I will have a reply very soon."
Miao Yi indifferently asked, "Pig-Head, let me ask you. Have all seventy-two Fort Masters arrived?"
Don't forget what kind of background he had. He was a pig butcher. Who knew how many pig heads he had personally cut off? He knew exactly how many intestines grew in a pig's stomach. Indeed, he wouldn't put a Wild Boar Spirit in his eyes.
Hearing this esteemed guest directly call him 'pig-head', the Wild Boar Spirit's nostrils flared and his eyes widened. He almost lost his temper on the spot, but he still didn't dare to provoke himself. He nodded and bowed, "Soon, soon. Dozens of them have already arrived. They should all be here today."
It seemed like he really made it in time! Miao Yi replied with an 'oh'. "How do you know that they will all be here today?"
The Wild Boar Spirit raised his hairy finger to the sky and replied, "Esteemed guest, you may not know this, but tonight is the night of the full moon. Every year, the Bejeweled Nectar Conclave is held on the same day of the full moon. How could the seventy-two Fort Masters miss out on such a grand occasion? Naturally, they will all be here before nightfall."
'Grand my ass! A bunch of demons pretending to be scholars, and even raising a cup to invite the bright moon?' Miao Yi muttered in his heart, but on the surface, he slightly nodded and said, "So that's how it is …"
Just as he was beating around the bush to ask about the situation of Brass Gong Fort, the Wolf Demon once again quickly ran back. Behind him was a large, boorish man with twin hammers hanging from his waist.
"Your token!" The Wolf Demon returned the token with both hands, his attitude becoming abnormally respectful.
This was because the Fort Master had already verified that it was indeed a token from Jade Stream Manor. Furthermore, the Fort Master had also said that a person who could possess such a token would not have a low position in Jade Stream Manor.
The boorish man with twin hammers hanging from his waist couldn't help but take another look at the chubby Charcoal. He muttered in his heart, 'Is this a dragon steed?'
He pushed the Wolf Demon's face, and immediately pushed it away. He looked completely like an arrogant boss facing his lackey. He turned to Miao Yi and extended his hand to invite him in, "Esteemed guest, the Fort Master requests your presence!"
Miao Yi nodded as he put away the token. He rode his dragon steed behind the other party at a moderate pace, all the way to Brass Gong Fort.
As for why Brass Gong Fort was called Brass Gong Fort, Miao Yi couldn't tell. He could only tell that it was an abode of immortals that had been hollowed out from a stone mountain. A tall pole was erected outside, and a fluttering flag hung from it, with the three large words' Brass Gong Fort 'written on it.
At this moment, the entrance to the abode of immortals was wide open. The outermost area was lined with two groups of demons that were neither human nor ghost, and had grotesquely shaped appearances. Most of them were small demons that had yet to completely transform into humans.
Inside, however, stood a few rows of Yao cultivators that looked like humans.
And at the position where the entrance was opened, stood more than fifty people. Each and every one of them were dressed in strange attire. Quite a few of them even had cloaks draped over their shoulders. They had an awe-inspiring appearance, and with a single glance, one could tell that they were different from ordinary Yao cultivators.
When they arrived at the entrance of the fort, Miao Yi had Charcoal slow down, while the boorish man with bare arms went ahead to announce his arrival.
Miao Yi also realized that everyone's gazes were fixed on his mount, sizing it up.
The boorish man walked in front of a short and fat fellow with a head full of hair that stood up like steel needles. He pointed at Miao Yi and muttered a few words in a low voice.
That person nodded his head, and gradually squeezed out a smile on his face. He lifted his cloak with both hands, and cupped his fists as he walked over. With a loud and clear laugh, he said, "An esteemed guest from Jade Stream Manor has graced Brass Gong Fort with your presence. Your presence brings light to our humble dwelling. Zhu Daneng, please forgive me for not going out to meet you!"
So this was Fort Master Zhu Daneng of Brass Gong Fort. Miao Yi had heard from Pi Junzi that this person was also a Wild Boar Spirit, but his cultivation had reached the Blue Lotus realm.
Miao Yi immediately jumped off his mount, cupped his fists and returned the greeting, "I am pleased to hear that Brass Gong Fort is holding a Bejeweled Nectar Conclave. I came uninvited, I hope Fort Master is magnanimous enough to forgive me!"
"You're welcome!" Zhu Daneng laughed heartily, "Having a guest come from afar, I am very happy. May I ask for the esteemed guest's name?"
Miao Yi's gaze swept across the crowd of demons, and fell upon the head of an Ox Demon with two horns on his head. He thought that it would be unwise to have a name that was too human-like when dealing with this group of demons, so he casually replied, "Niu Youde presumptuously disturbed Fort Master Zhu!"
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