"Brother Su, are you resting?" It was Shao Qing.
Su Yin opened the door and smiled. "Brother Shao, please come in!"
"I won't be going in. The Frigid Cloud Sect asked us to attend the banquet in the main hall. Each sect can send two people. Brother Su, do you have time to go and take a look?"
Shao Qing smiled.
"Banquet?" Su Yin was stunned for a moment before he reacted. "It's my honor!"
It had been half a day since he arrived in the Celestial World, and the sky was already dark.
It took him half a day to raise his cultivation from the peak of the ninth level of the Void Immortal Realm to the seventh level of the True Immortal Realm. It was such a waste …
The banquet was held in the guest hall deep in the Frigid Cloud Sect. With the invitation in hand, Su Yin entered. He immediately sensed that the hair that Song Yu mentioned was closer. It seemed to be nearby.
Su Yin's eyes lit up. "I'll find a chance to take a look …"
He could not think of a way earlier, but now that he had the chance, he naturally had to go and take a look. Once he obtained it, he would have the strength to protect himself in the Celestial World.
After confirming the direction and location, Su Yin stopped thinking about it and looked at the guest hall in front of him.
At this moment, the people from the eighteen sects had already arrived and were sitting in the arranged seats.
Almost all of them were young, and the oldest was not more than thirty years old. All of them had a dignified appearance, and they looked into the hall with excitement.
Seeing that he had returned to his senses, Shao Qing said through voice transmission, "It's said that the three fairies who participated in the groom selection will also attend the banquet tonight … The disciples of the Frigid Cloud Sect who can get married, even if they're just maids, are all outstanding beauties."
Su Yin finally understood.
For many geniuses, a marriage alliance was not a good outcome. However, at this moment, so many sects and geniuses were looking forward to it. The women that the Frigid Cloud Sect used for the marriage alliance were definitely extraordinary.
He looked at the geniuses.
Most of them were at the fourth level of the Golden Immortal Realm like Shao Qing. There were also a few who were so strong that he could not tell.
They were at least at the seventh level of the Golden Immortal Realm.
They were not even from the Holy Lands, but they had cultivated to such a level at such a young age. He had to admit that they were indeed talented.
"Shao Qing, I advise you not to think about it …"
Just as Su Yin was looking around, a faint voice sounded.
Su Yin turned his head and looked over.
It was a young man dressed in a green robe. He was dressed in a simple brocade robe and had a belt around his waist. There was a faint aura on his body that gave people a strong sense of oppression.
It was one of the few people whose cultivation he had failed to see through.
He was much stronger than Shao Qing.
"Luo Xuanji!" Shao Qing's eyes narrowed. "Although your strength is stronger than mine, the choice still depends on the fairies of the Frigid Cloud Sect. You don't have the final say!"
"Qing Yi Sect's Young Sect Master?"
Hearing his words, Su Yin suddenly understood.
Previously, when they were chatting, he had already heard from Shao Qing that his greatest opponent was this guy named Luo Xuanji. From the looks of it now, it was indeed not a good match.
Whether it was cultivation or bearing, Shao Qing was far inferior. When the two of them stood together, it felt like the difference between a white horse and a Donkey.
No matter how one looked at it, it was far inferior.
No wonder this guy was so nervous. There was indeed no comparison!
"You're right. Unfortunately, you have no chance at all!"
Luo Xuanji chuckled, and a red pouch appeared in his palm. It was not big, but it looked very exquisite.
"This is … a pouch embroidered by a female disciple of the Frigid Cloud Sect? Y-you've seen the fairies participating in the Groom Selection Ceremony? "Shao Qing's face paled in disbelief.
"That's right. Not only have I seen them, but I've also pledged my life to Fairy Mu Ruanxin …" Luo Xuanji's lips curled up. "This is the token of love she gave me. In the pouch, there are three strands of her hair, representing the promise of three lifetimes!"
Shao Qing swayed, unable to say anything.
Since Luo Xuanji was able to take this out, it was most likely real. In other words … one of the three fairies had already fallen in love with him …
Putting aside whether he could succeed in the marriage, even if he could, he would be on the same level as the Qingyi Sect. The future of the Qingyuan Sect was not optimistic either!
Furthermore … one of the fairies had already chosen the Qingyi Sect. As a competitor, the Qingyuan Sect would definitely be abandoned …
The marriage alliance of the Frigid Cloud Sect had always been utilitarian. How could they allow two outstanding disciples whom they had nurtured for many years to marry into competing sects?
"Everyone, allow me to explain the rules of the Groom Selection Ceremony!"
Just as Shao Qing's heart was filled with despair, an oppressive voice rang out.
Everyone turned to look. A middle-aged woman had entered the room unknowingly.
This woman's cultivation was unfathomable. She was dressed in a long robe, indicating her extraordinary status.
"It's Elder Lu of the Frigid Cloud Sect. Her cultivation has already reached the peak of Golden Immortal!"
"She's hosting this Groom Selection Ceremony. It seems like the Frigid Cloud Sect values it greatly!"
"Of course. The three fairies are said to be the maidservants of the Saintess. Whether it's talent or appearance, they're definitely the best of the best."
Hushed voices sounded from all around.
"Peak of Golden Immortal?"
Su Yin also looked carefully.
Elder Lu's movements did not have any powerful aura. However, she gave off a natural Daoist aura, as if she could completely merge with the Great Dao at any time.
"Above Golden Immortal is Zenith Heaven. This cultivation requires one to comprehend the entire Great Dao. Although Elder Lu has not reached that level, she's not far from it. She has already reached the Illuminated Daoist Aura stage!"
Su Yin came to a realization.
Through chatting with the remnant spirit, he understood the different levels of Immortal experts. In order to become a Zenith Heaven, one must first comprehend the entire Great Dao, and to do so, one's heart must be as stable as a mountain.
Clearly, Elder Lu had already reached that level.
An expert of this level had a flawless mind. Besieging her would be meaningless. In other words, if she really wanted to make a move, eighteen sects and more than thirty experts might not be a match for her even if they worked together.
Terrifying!
Ignoring the discussions and surprised gazes of the crowd, Elder Lu placed her hands behind her back and said with a hint of coldness and indifference, "This Groom Selection Ceremony is divided into three segments. First, blind selection. Second, performance. Third, answer."
"This …"
Hearing that there were segments to the Groom Selection Ceremony, everyone was stunned.
It wasn't like this in the past.
"Let's talk about the first segment first!"
Knowing the doubts in everyone's mind, Elder Lu didn't waste any time and continued, "This process is very simple. Since all of you wish to join the Groom Selection Ceremony, it's natural that you have brought gifts with you. Please present these gifts to me for safekeeping. However, there's no need to indicate your name or sect. I'll bring these gifts over for the three fairies to choose from. Once one of your gifts is chosen, the chances of joining the Groom Selection Ceremony will be much higher! This is a test of one's sincerity. If one's heart isn't sincere, how can one marry the fairies of the Frigid Cloud Sect? "
"That's great!"
"My gifts have been carefully selected, so I'm sure that the fairies will like them!"
"This way, the possibility of cheating will be eliminated …"
…
Everyone's eyes lit up.
In the previous Groom Selection Ceremony, the Frigid Cloud Sect would choose the sects that they needed to appease and win over in advance. Yet, this time, the Groom Selection Ceremony was actually a blind selection.
"The three fairies in this Groom Selection Ceremony grew up with the Holy Maiden. The Holy Maiden hopes that they can find someone they like and not be reduced to a tool, so she changed the rules …"
An insider said softly.
Everyone came to a realization, and they felt even more grateful toward the legendary Holy Maiden.
"In a moment, my men will distribute a storage ring to each of you. All you have to do is to place the gifts you have prepared in the storage ring and submit them to the Holy Maiden!"
Seeing that everyone understood, Elder Lu said.
"Yes!" Everyone replied in unison.
"We only have a single medicinal herb … and it's a yang fire attribute one. Will that work?"
Seeing a maid walking over with a storage ring, Shao Qing was filled with worry.
This medicinal herb didn't suit the occasion at all. If he had known that it would be a blind selection, he would have brought the Sevenstar Frigid Spirit Grass with him.
"Let's give it a try!" Su Yin shook his head.
He had only chosen the items according to the method that Song Yu had imparted to him, and he didn't know how effective it would be.
Since things had already come to this, there was no turning back.
"Sigh!"
With a helpless look, Shao Qing could only place the Blazing Phoenix Flower into the storage ring.
Seeing that everyone in the hall was immersed in their own thoughts, and no one was paying attention to him, Su Yin's body flickered, and he hid behind a pillar. At the same time, he sent a telepathic message to Shao Qing, "There should still be some time before the storage ring is delivered to the Groom Selection Ceremony. Cover for me here, I'll go out for a walk …"
"A walk?"
Shao Qing's hair stood on end. "You're not allowed to wander around the Frigid Cloud Sect …"
"I'll be careful …" Su Yin said before darting out of the hall.
The Qingyuan Sect was one of the weakest of the eighteen sects. On top of that, they had arrived late, so they were seated at the furthest corner of the hall near the entrance. As such, they didn't attract anyone's attention when they walked out.
"…" Seeing that Zhang Xuan had really walked out, Shao Qing was on the verge of tears.
It was one thing for him to choose a medicinal herb whose attribute was the exact opposite of that of the Frigid Cloud Sect's disciples, but to run out of the hall … In an instant, he felt as if he was going to die.
What's the point of you being careful? If you're caught, and I'm the one who brought you here, the entire Qingyuan Sect will be doomed!
With such thoughts in mind, cold sweat trickled down Shao Qing's back. He didn't look forward to the Groom Selection Ceremony at all. He only hoped that he could return to the sect alive …
…
The night breeze was chilly, and the air was chilly.
The Frigid Cloud Sect was located at the peak of a towering mountain. It was covered in snow all year round, and the weather was exceptionally cold.
At this moment, the disciples guarding the hall had all gone in to distribute the storage rings and organize the groom selection. As such, there wasn't anyone in the surroundings. This was the best opportunity for Zhang Xuan to find Song Yu.
Otherwise, given his current strength, putting aside searching for Song Yu, there was a good chance that he would be caught as soon as he stepped out of the hall.
Using the method that Song Yu had taught him, Zhang Xuan carefully sensed the direction and slowly advanced forward.
Even though his cultivation wasn't too high at the moment, with the power of the Taiji Diagram, he was able to easily suppress the energy ripples in his body so as to not attract the attention of others.
Even a Golden Immortal realm pinnacle expert would find it difficult to notice him unless they used their Spiritual Perception.
Following the direction that he had sensed, Su Yin walked for around ten minutes before coming to a halt.
"Why does this place look so desolate?"
The place that Zhang Xuan had been in previously was filled with towering buildings and halls. Yet, when he arrived at this place, he found himself in a dilapidated courtyard with a fence. If he didn't know that he was in the Frigid Cloud Sect, he would have thought that he was in the house of a farmer.
The surroundings were filled with weeds, and there was a small straw hut in the middle of the fence. The sensation that Song Yu had sensed from the Sage's body was in the straw hut.
Tossing aside the doubts in his mind, Su Yin narrowed his eyes. Inscriptions appeared in his eyes as he swiftly scanned the straw hut.
As the successor of the Saint of Sealing, there was no need for him to check if there were any seals or formations in the straw hut. With just a glance, he was able to ascertain that the straw hut before him was just an ordinary straw hut. There was nothing at all!
Putting aside seals, there wasn't even a single trap in sight.
Even though he was perplexed, he knew that he had been out for too long. If he didn't return soon, he would be in deep trouble. Gritting his teeth, Su Yin pushed open the door and walked in.
The straw hut was abnormally quiet. There wasn't any light, but with Su Yin's sharp eyesight, he was able to see his surroundings clearly no matter how dark it was.
"There doesn't seem to be anyone here …"
After taking a look around and confirming that there was no one in the straw hut, Su Yin heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he silently pushed open the door of the straw hut and walked in.
"This …"
As soon as Su Yin closed the door and turned around, he was shocked by what he saw.
There was a coffin made of some unknown material placed in the narrow room. It emanated a frigid aura that felt unbearable even before Zhang Xuan got close. Even his Celestial Energy would have been frozen by it.
It was fortunate that Zhang Xuan's physical body had reached the level of a Half-Immortal. Otherwise, with his cultivation at Heavenly True Immortal realm, he would have been frozen as soon as he stepped into the straw hut.
It was no wonder why there was no formation or seal in the straw hut. Just this coffin alone was able to ward off everything.
At the very center of the straw hut was a straw hut, and there was a coffin placed in it. No matter how one looked at it, it felt really bizarre.
"Could the hair that Song Yu laoshi spoke of be placed here?"
Zhang Xuan frowned. He tried to sense the coffin, but it was empty. He was unable to sense anything at all. On the other hand, there was a slight disturbance coming from behind the coffin.
Walking around the coffin, Zhang Xuan walked up to the straw hut and saw a pouch placed on a stone pedestal by the wall.
It was about the size of a ping pong ball, and there were two mandarin ducks embroidered on it. It was an alluring crimson color, identical to the one that Luo Xuanji had taken out previously.
"It's Song Yu laoshi's hair?" Su Yin was taken aback.
He thought that it would be difficult to find the hair of a Saint, so he thought that it would be hidden somewhere. Who would have thought that it would be placed so conspicuously in this shabby straw hut?
Reaching out, Zhang Xuan grabbed the pouch and opened it up. As expected, there were three strands of black hair placed inside.
Grabbing one of them, Zhang Xuan could feel a powerful energy harnessing within it. It was able to fuse perfectly with the cultivation technique that Song Yu had imparted to him.
"I got it just like that?"
Putting the pouch into his storage ring, Su Yin found it inconceivable.
He thought that it would be troublesome, but who could have thought that it would be so easy? Could it be that he was the Son of Providence? Was his luck so good that it defied the heavens?
Just as Zhang Xuan was feeling delighted, the coffin behind him suddenly slid open, and a red-robed figure sat up straight.
The entire process was silent. There was not even the slightest ripple of energy. Even Su Yin, who was standing right beside the coffin, did not notice it.
(Old Ya will be selecting 'Gossip Man' over the next two days to present Little Senior Uncle with keychains, pillows, and other items. Feel free to leave your comments!)
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