Chapter 162: Chapter 161: Visit from the Five Elements Sect_1

The flying boat of the Land Money Trade Association weaved through the clouds. The passengers basked in the sun on its deck, savoring the moment of tranquility.

Suddenly, a massive shadow cast over them.

Surprised, they looked up, only to find an extraordinarily large flying boat looming above.

Their own flying boat was already considered massive, but in comparison to this one, it looked like an infant.

The boat was adorned with multicolored gems of dazzling brilliance, clearly no ordinary gems.

“Whose flying boat is this?” The people whispered amongst themselves.

One observant person pointed out, “Look at its emblem. It’s the Five Elements Sect’s flying boat!”

“The Five Elements Sect?”

People had only heard of the name, Five Elements Sect, and seldom saw them traveling, especially in such grandeur.

“Could it be that an extraordinary demon has emerged, and the old veterans of the Five Elements Sect are summoned to eradicate it?”

In the Cultivation World, the reputation of the Five Elements Sect surpasses that of the Seek Dao Sect by more than a notch.

“Look at the direction it’s heading. It’s heading towards the Seek Dao Sect?”

“So, is it going to remove the demon, or is it visiting the Seek Dao Sect?”

“Our purpose for this journey is to annihilate the monsters of the Seek Dao Sect and make them aware of the strength of our Five Elements Sect!”

On the Five Elements Sect’s flying boat, Sect Leader Qiu Jin’an encouraged everyone, “Last time, it was my mistake. I forgot that Yun Zhi was Daoist Buyu’s apprentice, eligible to compete, so our Five Elements Sect lost a minor fight!”

“But this time, it’s different. I learned that little Daoist Buyu has gone missing, and Yun Zhi has officially become the Acting Sect Master, and can be considered as my peer. He will no longer participate in the trials meant for apprentices!”

“This is an opportunity! Without Yun Zhi’s threat, the Seek Dao Sect is of no concern!”

“Our diligent cultivation was for today’s victory, for the honor of the Five Elements Sect!”

Qiu Jin’an was determined that no matter what happened, he must redeem the Sect’s honor. To flaunt before the Seek Dao Sect, he even brought out the most luxurious flying boat of the Sect.

Onboard, each gifted apprentice, carefully selected by the Five Elements Sect, listened to Qiu Jin’an’s inspiring speech. Fires of battle ignited in their eyes.

They were all skilled in their special ways and had unique understandings of the Five Elements magic. Their rivals were few and far between.

They had always been advised by their elders to avoid interactions with Seek Dao Sect members during missions. The people of Seek Dao Sect were notoriously challenging and didn’t follow conventional rules.

Every youth has a rebellious streak, and finally, they got an opportunity to confront the Seek Dao Sect. They vowed to shine brightly and let the Seek Dao Sect acknowledge what real talent was.

A few of them had participated in a previous exchange event, but only Yun Zhi demonstrated his capabilities then, not reflecting the entire strength of the Seek Dao Sect. They knew very little about the Seek Dao Sect and saw this as an opportunity to display their talents.

A bright-eyed young girl, filled with determination, looked at Qiu Jin’an and firmly exclaimed, “For the honor of the Five Elements Sect!”

Her words were like a stone thrown into a tranquil lake, creating ripple after ripple, evoking a response from the Five Elements Sect’s disciples.

“For the honor of the Five Elements Sect!”

“For the honor of the Five Elements Sect!”

Qiu Jin’an looked at the girl, his expression drastically changing, “How did you get here? Your name was not on the visitor list!

The girl pretended to be affronted, “Why can’t I come? It’s such a rare opportunity to visit the Seek Dao Sect, and you didn’t even include me in such a fun event!”

“You should describe visiting the Seek Dao Sect as dangerous, not fun!” Qiu Jin’an corrected her interpretation.

Some of the younger disciples didn’t recognize the girl and prospectively asked their senior brothers, “Who is she?”

“All we know is that her name is Shangguan Yu, her identity is unclear. She has been around Sect Leader Qiu before I joined the Five Elements Sect. There are rumors that she was favored by the previous Sect Leader and is his illegitimate daughter. As Qiu Jin’an’s half-sister, he seems to turn a blind eye to her actions.”

They were already close to the Seek Dao Sect. Qiu Jin’an could hardly send Shangguan Yu back. Moreover, she would most likely not listen to him.

Rather than losing face publicly, he decided to back down.

As they spoke, the flying boat reached the entrance of the Seek Dao Sect and docked nearby.

In front of the Seek Dao Sect, Acting Sect Master Fairy Eternity and eight Elders had already prepared banners to welcome the Five Elements Sect’s visit.

Qiu Jin’an led his team off the boat, the corner of his lips curling into a mysterious smile. He observed the activities of the Seek Dao Sect.

They must have never seen such a luxurious flying boat before.

The Grand Elder approached Qiu Jin’an, intending to shake his hand. Just as Qiu Jin’an was about to respond, the Grand Elder demanded, “Docking fee.”

The Grand Elder was not extending his hand for a handshake, but to collect a fee.

When a visit between the Five Great Immortal Sects occurs, the leader typically conjures smoky clouds or celestial clouds to transport them. These creations dissipate upon reaching their destination, making things quite convenient. Rarely does anyone, like Qiu Jin’an, travel via a flying boat.

For such a large flying boat to dock at the Seek Dao Sect, a fee was definitely required. After all, this was not a free parking or docking area.

Qiu Jin’an argued, “I am visiting on behalf of the Five Elements Sect.”

The Grand Elder pondered for a moment, agreeing that Qiu Jin’an had a point, “Then we can give a 20% discount.”

Qiu Jin’an took a deep breath, deciding that he would not quarrel with these lunatics from the Seek Dao Sect.

Because of the substantial size of Qiu Jin’an’s flying boat, the docking fee was dozens of times more than that for an ordinary boat. It pained Qiu Jin’an greatly to pay such an amount.

But thinking of the imminent victory against the Seek Dao Sect, he let go of such minor details.

Soon, Qiu Jin’an saw the members of the Seek Dao Sect and the banner they had put up.

They had put significant effort into welcoming the Five Elements Sect. The banner was personally written by an immortal; there couldn’t possibly be another like it in the world.

Although Yellow Bean seemed rather unconventional, the calligraphy on the banner was stunning, full of vitality and energy.

The banner carried a simple message: “Welcome, Five Elements Sect.” However, the characters were not in the modern script.

Qiu Jin’an squinted, recognizing the ancient text. Was the Seek Dao Sect flaunting their cultural heritage?

Laughable! Were they not aware that I once obsessed over the ancient era and have considerable knowledge of its culture?

Qiu Jin’an chuckled as he recited a string of awkward and difficult-to- understand words. This was the language of the ancient era, something very few people understood.

Although traces of the ancient script can still be found, its pronunciations are nearly impossible to understand. Text can be passed down through generations, but their pronunciations cannot.

The sounds he had accidentally discovered from a ruin were based on the placement of objects and text that had been passed down, arguably a site where the ancients worshipped celestial beings and deities who enjoyed the process.

The sound was broad and ancient. It was, presumably, an acknowledgment from a celestial being to the priests after enjoying the worship. Qiu Jin’an thought it was highly appropriate for the current situation.

This could also explain why the sound had been preserved—it was the voice of a celestial being.

Lu Yang quietly asked Fairy Eternity, “What did Sect Leader Qiu say?”

Fairy Eternity looked a bit blank and said, “His accent is too heavy. I could not fully understand, but I think he said ‘Oh great Immortal, please accept the humble offerings of your servants.'”

“Does this mean he has recognized my true identity?”

Fairy Eternity was slightly glad—finally someone was aware of her true identity as a celestial being, and their attitude was very humble, much better than Yun Zhi and Lu Yang.

She was considering making him the Vice Master of the Eternity Sect.

Qiu Jin’an noted their bewildered expressions, and satisfied, he nodded to himself, ‘You all can’t understand what I’m saying, can you?’