Chapter 935: Chapter 934: Three Heroes in Rivalry

The sibling duo continued forward, with the crowd gradually gathering; those who could come had basically arrived. At this time, there was no need to worry about disputes with other countries, as everyone was busy with their own internal affairs. For example, Qin Sect’s rival, Jin Sect, was similarly overwhelmed by the emissaries from the Upper Realm, though Jin Sect’s troubles were a bit different from Qin Sect’s.

This was already the seventh power demonstration held by Qin Sect this month. No one knew exactly what the Nascent Soul ancestors were thinking, but it was rumored that there were disagreements among the Masters, which was troubling.

Arriving at the Demonstration Arena, it was still early for the power demonstration. Yin Qingsi first went to greet her Master, Master Hua, who was accompanied by other disciples, all students of Master Hua.

Qin Sect was different from Shan Sect; everyone had a master-student relationship, of course with varying degrees of closeness, but overall Qin Sect had a master-disciple hierarchical structure. This meant that each Nascent Soul Master represented a force, with countless disciples from Golden Core to Tongtian.

The lineage of Master Hua inclined towards Gao Tang’s Cui Huizuo, but there were also five other Masters in Qin Sect.

Yin Qingsi stood quietly beside her Master after paying her respects. There was nothing much to say, for everything that needed discussion had already been discussed between her and her Master, and there wasn’t any new development at the moment.

But this time, Master Hua unexpectedly spoke to her, “Qingsi, if I remember correctly, you seem to have some connection with Sect Hierarch Hou of Shan Sect’s Quanzhen, don’t you?”

Yin Qingsi didn’t know why her Master was asking, “We spent some time together at Quicksand River, but that was nearly a hundred years ago, and we haven’t had much contact since. I’m not sure what purpose that connection could serve, Master, what do you mean?”

Master Hua was contemplative, “In the Cultivation World, time is irrelevant—whether ten or a hundred years, shared experiences are always useful due to destiny.

It was like this: sixty years ago, when Spiritual Green from Outer Space fell, there was a Wei Yi Daoist back then. We all believed that the Daoist lineage he represented was the orthodox transmission of Qin Sect, reflected not only in skill but also in his initial arrival, proving he definitely had a successor in Jinxiu Continent. If not Qin Sect, then who?

If he had come, everything would have been clear—a straightforward lineage; but he didn’t come. Now, these three individuals might all be false transmissions. We cannot and should not make judgments about them, as it would offend the Upper Realm Daoist traditions.”

He paused and looked at his most outstanding Golden Core disciple seated under him, “We haven’t interacted with Wei Yi. These emissaries from the Upper Realm might have, but their words aren’t necessarily reliable. However, the words of Sect Hierarch Hou of Shan Sect’s Quanzhen can be trusted; he probably had some interaction with these ten or so emissaries on Prison Star and should know a little. So, could you ask him to help us make a judgment?

It is heard that after assuming his position, Quanzhen Sect has undergone drastic reforms, moving their Mountain Gate to a Snow Mountain, making things naturally very busy. It’s hard to easily request them for assistance with just the Sect’s name, but if a bit of personal connection is added…”

Yin Qingsi understood and agreed without hesitation, “I will leave immediately. Asking him to come over isn’t a big issue, but I cannot say when he might arrive. How long can we wait?”

Elder Hua nodded, “As soon as possible, please? I understand everyone is busy nowadays, and there’s no reason for him to abandon his duties and travel thousands of miles to help us. However, Quanzhen Sect’s busyness isn’t in their legacy, so they should be able to spare some time. Our problem gets more complicated the longer it drags, with thousands of disciples watching. It truly cannot be delayed.”

Yin Qingsi bowed, “I will set off immediately!”

Master Hua advised, “A grand gesture makes it easier to ask, but shallow relationships can be tricky; I know that using external resources might not interest Quanzhen Sect, so we can only propose developing closer relations between the two Sects. Mutual support would be welcome, especially since Quanzhen Sect has made many enemies and might appreciate an ally in the Northwest.”

“I understand, and I will make this clear to him.”

Wasting no time, the power demonstration wasn’t much to see, having watched it many times already. Their abilities indeed far exceeded those of Qin Sect, but matters of Daoist inheritance cannot be judged solely on one’s prowess. The focus is more on whether it can help Qin Sect step onto a new level.

She exited the Demonstration Arena, ascended into the air, oriented herself southward, and flew away. She hadn’t gone for dozens of miles before sensing a sharp object passing above her, with a fleeting shadow flashing by, startling her. She quickly turned around to chase, shouting:

“Hou, stop right there!”

The sword light turned in response to her voice, drawing a semicircle in the air, charging straight at her. Knowing it was him up to tricks, she punched out with full strength, holding nothing back.

The sword light scattered before her. The thing coiled around her arm before she could react, and someone grabbed her from behind, pinning her tightly. She was embarrassed and angry.

“Hou, if you don’t let go, I’ll…”

Hou Niao laughed heartily and released the bear hug, “You called for me, yet now you blame me?”

Yin Qingsi wasn’t truly angry, knowing this person couldn’t be taken seriously, she had experienced it a century ago. Unexpectedly, even after reaching Golden Core, he remained unchanged.

She had reached the Golden Core Early Stage, an accomplishment she was quite proud of among her peers in Qin Sect. But seeing this guy already at the Golden Core Late Stage made her realize how far she was from the top figures.

Back at Quicksand River, their cultivation levels were nearly equal, but now there was a noticeable gap. She wondered how he managed to improve so rapidly, perhaps being in Outer Space accelerated the process?

“I was going to Dushan to find you, yet here you are on your own. What’s the matter?”

Hou Niao smiled, “I missed you, is that not allowed?”

Yin Qingsi spat, “It’s been nearly a hundred years without a visit, and now you sweet talk again? Spill it, what are you really here for?”

“Isn’t the Continent undergoing changes and the Daoist lineage in chaos? I know some things, and with our relationship, I felt obliged to inform you. Since I’m on my way to the Grassland, I swung by. So, were you looking for me too?”

Yin Qingsi sighed, “It seems to be about the same thing. The Sect wants me to find you, also concerning Qin Sect’s current situation…”

She briefly explained the situation, “Let’s go, go see my Master.”

Hou Niao stopped her, “No rush. Aren’t they doing a power demonstration? I’ll sneak in for a look first, see if there’s anyone I recognize, or any other things, to have a preconceived notion.”

“Such trouble it is, with all the sneaking around as if we’re thieves everywhere. I’ll lead you in, no one should know you’re coming.”

It’s good to first take a look, to get a closer feel. Originally, she was prepared to spend several months on this mission, but now, in less than an hour, it’s not a matter of rushing for time.