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Chapter 931: A Gathering of All Creatures at the Divine Wood Peak
Chapter 931: A Gathering of All Creatures at the Divine Wood Peak
"What a celestial spectacle!" Lu Chen craned his neck, gazing at the thousand-foot mountain gate of the Liuyang Dao Sect in the distance, and murmured in awe.
The mountain gate was supported by nine towering pillars, adorned with intricate carvings of dragons and phoenixes, concealing profound mysteries within.
He rode his flying sword and arrived at the foot of the mountain gate.
"Please halt, fellow cultivator. May I inspect your invitation?" A female cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage, clad in a pure white daoist robe, floated gracefully before Lu Chen and asked with a smile.
"Of course, please have a look." Lu Chen promptly handed over the invitation to the female cultivator.
She waved a spell at the invitation, and intricate marks emerged from its surface, swirling gently.
"So it's Fellow Cultivator Lu. You've had a long journey, Fellow Cultivator Lu," she said with a smile, recognizing his identity from somewhere.
Subsequently, she arranged for an outer sect disciple to escort Lu Chen into the mountain gate.
Along the way, the disciple explained the various peculiarities of the Dao Sect and shared some guidelines to prevent Lu Chen from inadvertently trespassing into any forbidden areas.
Lu Chen nodded in agreement as he took in the diverse array of beings passing by, his eyes widening in wonder.
"As expected of the Wanling Conference. It's my first time encountering so many cultivators with unique paths and such an assortment of bizarre creatures," he mused to himself.
He beheld powerful yao tribes with human heads and beastly bodies or vice versa, plants and odd stones, as well as eccentric beings that defied description. There were Confucian scholars speaking eloquently, compassionate monks, and wild Wu tribe cultivators...
Lu Chen, who had spent most of his time in seclusion, was truly witnessing a grand spectacle.
"These are all potential customers," Lu Chen thought, recalling the treasures stored in his Gluttonous Worm Pouch, such as the Grand Confucian Palace and the Sitting Buddha Lotus. He discreetly marked some cultivators who caught his eye.
The outer sect disciple led him into a majestic peak and showed him to a quiet courtyard, which would serve as Lu Chen's residence during his stay.
"Fellow Cultivator Lu, Yao Qingyue has come to pay you a visit." Not long after Lu Chen had seated himself, a gentle voice echoed from outside the courtyard.
Lu Chen's spiritual sense swept out, revealing a youthful cultivator with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, exuding an otherworldly aura, standing quietly at the entrance.
"Fellow Cultivator Yao, how did you get here?" Lu Chen quickly rose to his feet and greeted him with a smile.
"I specifically instructed the junior disciples welcoming the guests to inform me immediately if they spotted you, Fellow Cultivator Lu," Yao Qingyue explained with a smile.
"I see. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Fellow Cultivator Yao," Lu Chen said with a slight nod.
"Since it's your first time visiting the Liuyang Dao Sect, it's only right that I extend the proper hospitality as your host," Yao Qingyue replied.
"How are you finding it so far? Are you adjusting well?" Yao Qingyue asked.
"It's incredible," Lu Chen marveled. "I've had the opportunity to witness the might of the Dao Sect and its disciples, as well as encounter numerous peculiar beings from various realms."
Yao Qingyue's warm hospitality, given his status as the heir of the Liuyang Dao Child, made Lu Chen feel deeply honored.
"There's no need to be modest, Fellow Cultivator Lu. The fact that you were invited to attend the Wanling Conference as a loose cultivator speaks volumes about your abilities. You're far more outstanding than most disciples within our sect and countless beings from other realms," Yao Qingyue said with a smile.
It seemed that Mo Yuanfeng and the others who had returned to the Liuyang Dao Sect had not yet revealed Lu Chen's identity as a disciple of the Dongxuan Sword Sect.
"By the way, Fellow Cultivator Yao, where is the Xuan Kui spirit beast?" Lu Chen asked.
After rescuing the Dao Sect's guardian spirit beast, he had lived with it for a while, forming a bond. He wanted to pay it a visit while he was here.
"With so many cultivators and beings entering the Dao Sect recently, the elders were concerned that the Xuan Kui, being a spirit beast with residual beastial instincts, might clash with them. So, they temporarily sent all the guardian spirit beasts to a cave within the sect and will bring them back after the conference concludes," Yao Qingyue explained.
Lu Chen nodded and said, "I understand. Senior Zhou's talent and temperament will surely take him far on the path of cultivation."
With the presence of the light ball, Lu Chen's words lacked conviction.
"However, Brother Gre, the spiritual energy in this temporary cave abode is far purer and denser than in my humble courtyard."
"The contrast is so stark that I hardly feel motivated to cultivate," he chuckled.
"Brother Lu, why don't you join us for cultivation and outings with the other senior brothers?" Gre suggested.
"Never mind, I'm used to being on my own. If I miss you all, I'll come over on my own," Lu Chen shook his head.
The two chatted casually for a while, and Gre introduced Lu Chen to many important matters regarding the Dongxuan Sword Sect and his experiences since entering the Liuyang Dao Sect.
During this time, Jian Hen sent a clone to greet Lu Chen before dissipating.
Lu Chen stayed for a while longer and then returned to his own courtyard to cultivate.
The next morning, Yao Qingyue visited again.
"Brother Lu, although the Wanling Conference hasn't officially started yet, there are already quite a few small gatherings of cultivators and beings. Would you like to mingle with fellow enthusiasts?" he asked Lu Chen.
"Is there a gathering for spirit planters?" Lu Chen asked, his face lit up with curiosity.
"Of course," Yao Qingyue smiled.
"As far as I know, many large sects skilled in cultivating spirit plants have sent their cultivators, as well as natural beings, and even some yao tribes with bodies of trees and vines," he added.
"Large sects skilled in cultivating spirit plants?" Lu Chen's eyes lit up.
"Brother Yao, is the Divine Wood Sect among the invited sects? I've admired them for a long time," he inquired.
"The Divine Wood Sect? They must be on the guest list. Brother Lu, would you like to attend their gathering?" Yao Qingyue smiled and nodded.
"Please introduce me, Brother Yao," Lu Chen eagerly requested.
The incomplete Divine Wood Teapot he had obtained previously had been of immense help to him as a spirit planter, and he considered it a supreme treasure.
Missing the core origin part, he naturally didn't want to miss the opportunity to get to know the cultivators from the Divine Wood Sect.
(End of Chapter)
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