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Chapter 311: Divine Rainbow's Welcome, Luo Tian's Grand Gathering
Chapter 311: Divine Rainbow's Welcome, Luo Tian's Grand Gathering
A scene similar to the one at the Yunlian Business Alliance was unfolding within many of Tianlan's major and minor powers.
The Chang family of the Changliu Gorge, who had a grudge with the Geng family, had only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator in their clan, and they received Luo Chen's invitation.
The Hu family of Tanqiu, who had done business with Danxia Peak, received an invitation from Luo Chen.
Even the Zheng family of the Rolling Dragon Ridge, with whom there had been a slight conflict, received a gold-plated invitation, which was now placed on the family head Zheng Kejian's desk.
Additionally, some of the larger Foundation Establishment powers near Tianlan were also invited.
Iron Sword Hall!
Raksha Shop, Luo Family.
Heaven Robe Shop, Chen Family.
...
At Danxia Peak, inside the Transmission Palace, the atmosphere was different from the bustling preparations for the grand ceremony outside.
Wang Yuan and Luo Chen sat opposite each other, tasting wine and discussing pills.
"I tried it, and the Bloodwrath Pill you refined does indeed have the effects described in the pill formula, and I even feel it's slightly better."
Luo Chen held the high-grade magical treasure, the Golden Bamboo Brush, and slowly wrote on the paper.
"Tell me about the specific effects!"
Wang Yuan nodded.
He wasn't surprised by this scene.
Previously, when testing the Burning Blood Pill, Luo Chen had also repeatedly asked about its effects.
He described in detail his experience of taking the Bloodwrath Pill over the past few days.
Towards the end, he sighed, "If I had fifty Bloodwrath Pills, I could leap into the mid-stage of the Blood River Realm in one go! After that, I'd only need to focus on comprehending the four powers of the Light and Darkness Transformation Pill."
"Is it that profound?"
Luo Chen paused his writing.
He blew on the brush to dry the ink, then carefully put away this record of the pill testing.
Wang Yuan said, "You know the cultivation direction for the mid-stage of the Blood River Realm."
[Sinew Transformation] [Marrow Cleansing] [Organ Training] [Pulse Opening] [Spirit Gate Opening]
These five minor realms are the five stages of the mid-stage of the Blood River Realm.
Luo Chen naturally knew this.
After reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, he had already completed the stages of Sinew Transformation and Marrow Cleansing.
The Five Viscera Cultivation Fist he practiced daily was for training the five viscera and nurturing the five energies.
As for Pulse Opening and Spirit Gate Opening, he had also made some progress.
Especially in the Pulse Opening stage, the recently completed Eternal Youth Sutra was still tirelessly expanding his body's meridians.
Wang Yuan continued, "My physical body has long been perfected!"
"Practicing the Bright Demon Technique has helped me open half of my spirit gates."
"After reaching Foundation Establishment, I went through Sinew Transformation and Marrow Cleansing again, and my organs are now perfectly trained!"
"This Bloodwrath Pill, with its surging energy and formidable demonic energy, flushes through the body's meridians. It's a divine pill for the Pulse Opening stage!"
Luo Chen recalled the records on the pill formula.
Indeed, it was mentioned that the pill's energy surges through the meridians.
"Luo Chen, although you mainly cultivate Qi, I suggest you try taking the Bloodwrath Pill."
"After opening the meridians, whether it's transporting energy or manipulating spiritual energy, the benefits are immense."
"For example!"
As he spoke, he curled his fingers, raising only his index finger.
A blood-red beam instantly appeared!
Luo Chen's eyes widened in shock, "Blood Divine Tribulation Finger?"
"Yes!" Wang Yuan smiled slightly, "Who would've thought that the killing move I used to need time to accumulate energy for, can now be unleashed instantly!"
Luo Chen was indeed surprised.
He was well aware of the power of this formidable killing move.
But Wang Yuan hadn't been able to do this so easily before!
He murmured, "Is this the benefit of opening the meridians?"
"As you can see, I've only opened a portion of my meridians." Wang Yuan retracted the blood-red beam that contained terrifying energy.
After listening to Wang Yuan, Luo Chen felt an urge to try it himself.
Both the Eternal Youth Sutra and Wang Yuan highly praised the benefits of opening the meridians.
He really wanted to experience the feeling of having open meridians.
The conversation about pills came to a close.
Instead, Wang Yuan curiously asked Luo Chen about his recent actions.
"Such a grand event seems out of character for you!"
"Oh?" Luo Chen gave Wang Yuan a half-smile, "Then, how do you see my character?"
Wang Yuan replied matter-of-factly, "By inviting so many powers to participate in Sima President's Foundation Establishment Ceremony, you're attracting too much attention."
"You used to be cautious and meticulous, taking one step at a time."
"Take the Jade Marrow Pill business, for example. You quietly expanded it step by step, and only after that did you join forces with the Rolling Dragon Ridge Zheng family to push out other competitors."
"Moreover..."
He hesitated again at this point.
He had remembered the Great River Market era.
After Luo Chen reached Foundation Establishment, he had also invited many powerful cultivators and held a grand Foundation Establishment Ceremony.
He hesitated, "Different times, different situations?"
"Hahaha..."
Luo Chen laughed for a while.
Then he composed himself and said with a faint smile, "Yes!"
"I haven't changed; it's just the environment and circumstances that have."
He picked up his wine cup and stood up from the soft couch.
Walking to the window, he raised his cup and pointed towards the direction of the Great River Market.
"In the beginning, both you and I were weak, so we had to be cautious. But now that I've reached Foundation Establishment and you possess the strength to rival a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, we should act boldly and dominate!"
"The place has changed, but the essence remains the same."
As he turned the cup again, he pointed it towards the Heavenly Wave Immortal City.
Luo Chen spoke confidently and calmly, "When I first arrived in Tianlan, I was the only Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the Celestial Assembly. No matter what business I did, I faced many obstacles and hindrances.
In such a situation, how could one not proceed with caution and take things slowly?"
"But now, aside from those with Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, which other power in Tianlan can compare to us, the Celestial Assembly?"
Upon hearing these words, Wang Yuan also fell into deep thought.
After a long pause, he tentatively said, "So, now we should also take bold and decisive actions, right?"
Luo Chen finished the wine in his cup, his eyes burning with intensity.
"That's exactly right!"
"We, the cultivators of the Celestial Assembly, emerged from the humble markets of the bazaar. With our united efforts and strong cohesion, we have five Foundation Establishment Cultivators stationed at Danxia!"
"Not only that, but we also have the backing of the Golden Core Major Sect, the Ice Castle!"
"In this situation, if we still hesitate and remain stagnant, we will appear inferior and be looked down upon by others."
One's conduct should match one's strength.
In the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, there has never been a Qi Condensation Period power that boasted of its might, nor has there been a Primordial Soul Supreme Sect known for its benevolence, courtesy, frugality, and humility.
Luo Chen's words directly addressed the core issue.
Change has never been his style.
Instead, it was the feedback from the external environment regarding their own strength.
Wang Yuan wasn't a fool; he just didn't bother thinking deeply about these matters.
At this moment, as he carefully contemplated, a look of acknowledgment appeared on his face.
Indeed!
If the Celestial Assembly were to continue acting as it had before, it would only invite contempt and misunderstandings.
It would lead to unnecessary conflicts and misunderstandings due to others' inaccurate assessments of the Celestial Assembly's strength.
People should understand their own position, and others should also know that the power occupying that position is the Celestial Assembly!
Seeing Wang Yuan's thoughtful expression, Luo Chen couldn't help but smile.
What he was talking about was a macro-strategic approach.
This Foundation Establishment Ceremony, when it came to the micro-details, had countless aspects worth discussing.
Identifying allies and enemies.
Establishing the Celestial Assembly's position in the Heavenly Wave Immortal City.
After acquiring a large amount of resources, how should they be utilized after digestion?
Each power he invited was not chosen randomly.
Some would become allies, some would have their enemy or friend status confirmed, and some would be potential future business partners of the Celestial Assembly.
Especially the last point! If they could use this celebration to confirm everything in one go, it would undoubtedly save a lot of trouble later.
As for those deals involving tens of thousands of spirit stones, to be decided in just one day, was it a bit like a fantastical tale?
No! There was a lot of room for maneuver here.
The most important point was that the Celestial Assembly could leverage its strength!
"I hope everyone who should be here will be present!"
Luo Chen muttered to himself.
In his deep, dark eyes, there was anticipation for the next day's celebration.
...
"Did you hear? Danxia Celestial Assembly is going to hold a Foundation Establishment Ceremony."
"What's so special about that? It was already all the talk a month ago!"
"A mere Foundation Establishment Ceremony, and they're making such a big deal out of it. In the end, the Celestial Assembly is still a small, rural power with no profound heritage."
"Uh... Zhao, I've never noticed you speaking so boldly before."
"I'm not at the Foundation Establishment stage, but I've seen Foundation Establishment Cultivators. I've even met several Golden Core Venerables!"
"So, are you going to Danxia Peak to watch the spectacle later?"
"Yes! Why not? It's rare to have such an exciting event to witness."
The above conversation was between two loose cultivators at the Qi Condensation stage.
But it wasn't limited to just the two of them.
Inside and outside the Heavenly Wave Immortal City, many curious loose cultivators voluntarily made their way to the outskirts of Danxia Peak.
They wanted to see how a mere Foundation Establishment power would organize such a celebration.
Having lived in the immortal city for a long time, they rarely witnessed any cultivator making a big fuss over establishing their foundation.
When Zhao Dongchuan and his friend arrived at Danxia Peak, they realized that many loose cultivators had already gathered at the foot of the mountain.
Looking around, there were hundreds of people.
And the number was still increasing.
Zhao Dongchuan was surprised, "So many people coming to watch the spectacle?"
His friend, Wang Ke, chuckled, "Loose cultivators lead a tough life. With an opportunity like this to have some fun, who wouldn't want to take a break?"
Someone nearby chimed in, "The Celestial Assembly has quite a few enemies. Who knows, there might be some entertainment for us today."
Zhao Dongchuan and Wang Ke exchanged glances, even more excited now.
While they waited, the Biyou Valley Market at the foot of Danxia Peak had opened for business, though no one knew when.
The outermost shops displayed various snacks and treats unique to the Celestial Assembly, like fairy beans, popcorn, milk tea, and more.
They weren't expensive; a few spirit stones could buy a whole pile.
Many loose cultivators who came to watch the spectacle lined up to buy a large amount, holding them in their arms as they chatted and ate while waiting for the ceremony to begin.
The place was bustling with voices, a lively scene!
As the time approached noon, the first power attending the celebration arrived.
A greenish-brown flying boat sailed through the clouds and mist, making a grand entrance.
At the front of the boat stood a handsome middle-aged man with a long face, his hands behind his back and his sleeves fluttering in the wind.
The loose cultivators on the mountain looked up in surprise.
"Hey, isn't that Senior Wei Bufen from Xuchen Mountain?"
"Yes! How did he get here?"
"I remember that during the battle at Qinhua River, the Wei family's strongest elder, Wei Tuo, was personally killed by the master of the Celestial Assembly!"
"I remember that too. It was that battle that established the formidable reputation of the Celestial Assembly's master, the Fire Spirit Lord.
"Senior Wei Bufan is personally attending the Foundation Establishment Ceremony of the Celestial Assembly. Could it be that the grudge between them has been completely resolved?"
"Hehe, you don't know! As early as the end of the great war, the Wei Family from Xuchen Mountain had already humbled themselves and sought peace, even offering a large war indemnity."
"Fellow cultivator, what nonsense are you talking about? Where did you hear such gibberish?"
The loose cultivator who was questioned became anxious.
He hurriedly said, "It's not hearsay at all. My seventh uncle's son is an outer disciple at the Celestial Assembly, and he said it himself. It's said that the Wei Family sent their Second Elder, offering hundreds of thousands of spirit stones, and even a Foundation Establishment Pill as compensation."
But the more he spoke, the less others believed him.
"You're even more outrageous. Hundreds of thousands? Even if the Wei Family sold themselves, they wouldn't have that much money."
"You're quite the storyteller. If you ask me, my neighbor also joined the Celestial Assembly. She said that it was the Fire Spirit Lord of the Celestial Assembly who personally went to invite Senior Wei Bufan."
The crowd laughed.
No one believed it to be true.
The Fire Spirit Lord was extremely powerful; how could he possibly stoop so low to make such a gesture?
Under their gaze, the flying boat from Xuchen Mountain slowly approached Crimson Peak.
The flying boat slowly descended onto a vast flat ground prepared by the Celestial Assembly.
Just at that moment,
On Crimson Peak, faint seven-colored clouds and mist began to stir.
Then,
In the eyes of numerous loose cultivators, a cloud-condensed arch bridge emerged, winding down from above, as if connecting heaven and earth.
The seven-colored clouds surrounded the arch bridge.
From a distance, it looked like a rainbow hanging from the peak.
On the landing platform,
Wei Bufan, accompanied by the Second Elder Wei Pingan and the younger generation member Wei Yun Gao, slowly stepped out.
He glanced around at the loose cultivators watching the spectacle but said nothing.
The two behind him stepped onto the rainbow bridge.
As their figures gradually disappeared into the clouds and mist beyond the rainbow bridge, a mighty voice suddenly echoed.
"Welcome, Wei Bufan from Xuchen Mountain, to the Crimson Peak of the Celestial Assembly!"
The voice was faint, as if coming from the clouds.
Yet, it also rumbled, as if right by their ears.
The loose cultivators stared in awe.
"What a grand entrance!"
"What kind of magic is this that can create such a magnificent rainbow bridge?"
"Could it be the famous Seven-Colored Danxia Array of the Celestial Assembly?"
"It must be! It's said that this array was improved from the Min Family's mountain protection array a hundred years ago. Not only is its defense stronger than before, but it also has the power to easily wipe out Foundation Establishment Cultivators."
"Tsk tsk, who would've thought! Such a grand array appearing in a newly emerged sect with shallow roots."
"Is it really that shallow? Fellow cultivator, are your standards too high?"
"How is it not shallow? With Wei Tuo's death, the Wei Family is just a third-rate minor power. Birds of a feather flock together, no need for me to say more, right?"
The speaker was Zhao Dongchuan, a loose cultivator with a lofty attitude. With his exquisite Spirit Planting technique, even as a loose cultivator, he lived a rather comfortable life.
The cultivator arguing with him fell silent.
A Primordial Soul Supreme Sect would never associate with a lower-tier sect, at most accepting them as vassals.
A Golden Core Major Sect also has its pride, establishing its own sect and only interacting with those of equal standing.
Indeed, Xuchen Mountain currently lacked any significant influence.
In contrast, the Celestial Assembly also seemed to lack a profound background. Any matter, once started, seemed to follow like a series of falling dominoes, one after another.
As Wei Bufan arrived with his entourage, several escape lights could be seen approaching from the distance.
Soon, two more Foundation Establishment Cultivators arrived, each accompanied by a young junior, and landed at the foot of Crimson Peak.
In the blink of an eye, they disappeared into the clouds and mist.
Outside Crimson Peak, a well-traveled loose cultivator recognized the two.
"That's the Chang Clan Patriarch from Changliu Gorge, a Third Level Foundation Establishment Cultivator. He has a grudge with the Geng Family and once fought against the Geng siblings, holding his own against both of them!"
"The other one seems to be the Sect Master of the Transformation Gate Sect?"
"Yes, those two white beards, only he has them in the entire Tianlan."
"Unbelievable! The Celestial Assembly has only been in Tianlan for a few short years, and they already have so many friends."
"Hehe, they're all third-rate powers!" Zhao Dongchuan spoke again, his words somewhat dampening the atmosphere amidst the crowd's admiration.
Facing the angry glares of the crowd, he shrugged.
That's just the way it is! What, am I not allowed to speak?
As long as there are no families or sects with mid or late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators coming here, it proves that the Celestial Assembly's influence is limited to this extent!
Just as he seemed resigned yet somewhat self-satisfied,
A massive flying boat appeared, exuding a powerful spiritual energy. It parted the clouds and mist, piercing through the sky.
The overwhelming aura almost suffocated everyone.
Moreover, judging by its momentum, it seemed to have no intention of using the rainbow bridge, directly heading towards Crimson Peak! The newcomers were not friendly!
Just then,
A clear and crisp crane cry echoed from within the clouds and mist.
A figure then emerged, sitting cross-legged on an extremely majestic white crane, flying out from the rainbow bridge.
His eyes shone brightly, with a hint of serene divine light.
The white crane beneath him was also of the second rank.
Gazing at the enormous flying boat piercing through the sky,
He spoke in a resounding voice.
"Xu Zhenren of the Spirit Beast Pavilion of the Celestial Assembly, specially welcoming the friends from the Cloud Linked Business Alliance!"
(End of Chapter)
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