CHAPTER 884: CHAPTER 880 VISITING TIANXUAN SECT

Bai He put on the attire of an ordinary man, and Shen Biancheng laughed, "The appearance is quite handsome, but the mark on the eye is too obvious. How did you get injured?"

Bai He hesitated for a moment, her expression evasive as she said, "It happened during a fight, accidentally wounded by a magic artifact, and unable to recover."

She was evidently hiding something, but the matter wasn’t important. While Shen Biancheng and Ye Fan were discussing plans to head to the Tianxuan Sect, she checked her empty storage bag aside. It was once full of the magical treasures she had collected, but now even her ancestral refining banner had fallen into Ye Fan’s hands.

"Let’s leave." Just as Bai He was a bit absent-minded, Shen Biancheng and Ye Fan came over.

The three hadn’t yet walked out of the clothing shop when a flamboyantly dressed woman in her thirties emerged, laughing, "Esteemed guests, why rush off when you’ve arrived in our Celestial City? Why not relax a bit before leaving?"

Ye Fan said, "Shopkeeper, we have urgent matters."

"Urgent matters aren’t pressed for time. Celestial City is the largest city between Jaluo Domain and Mingjing Domain and is known as a money-squandering den. I can tell you are cultivators, but we have many places for cultivators like yourselves to relax, for after all, even cultivators have needs..."

Ye Fan couldn’t help frowning. He roughly understood that the seductive owner was probably promoting places for men to indulge themselves.

"There’s no need." Ye Fan said coldly.

The shopkeeper chuckled coquettishly, "Don’t be so quick to refuse. We have beauties here, proficient in poetry and songs. If the esteemed Immortals are interested in cultivators only, we have female cultivators too, with both looks and skills, and most importantly, they know how to serve."

Ye Fan thought, as expected, where there’s demand, there’s supply. Are female cultivators from the Pan Gu Secret Realm selling their charms for a bit of silver?

Or perhaps, they’re planning to swindle the Immortals, draining the guests of their magical treasures.

Shen Biancheng left an extra silver or two, saying, "Thanks for the introduction, shopkeeper, but we truly have urgent matters. If we pass by next time, we’ll definitely visit. Junior brother, let’s go."

After saying this, Shen Biancheng, Ye Fan, and Bai He left the shop.

After they left, the shopkeeper’s smile remained unchanged, still savoring something, murmuring to herself, "That appearance is truly handsome, most likely the one he mentioned."

A girl around twenty emerged from behind the curtain, saying, "Godmother, I read their lip movements and roughly know they’re going to the Tianxuan Sect."

"Then no mistake about it, going to the Tianxuan Sect..." The shopkeeper pondered for a moment, "It’s best to send someone after them. If anything really happens, I won’t have any excuses. Chu’er, you and your senior sister follow them. Don’t follow too closely, just gather specific information about them at the Tianxuan Sect and send back a message."

The girl nodded, "Understood, godmother."

On Shen Biancheng and Ye Fan’s side, although they sensed something off about the woman earlier, they hadn’t thought she would actually send someone to follow them.

Should anyone follow too closely within a hundred li radius, it’s still easy to detect for those adept at wielding a magic sword, unless they possess high cultivation that can conceal their tracks. The two women sent by the shopkeeper knew Shen Biancheng and Ye Fan’s destination, so there was no need for actual pursuit.

On the way, Shen Biancheng warned, "Tianxuan Sect was originally the second largest sect in the Pan Gu Secret Realm. Unfortunately, over two hundred years ago, they were ambushed by the Earth Tribe at their mountain gates, causing significant losses. If it weren’t for the Tianxuan Lightning Array as their last resort, Tianxuan Sect might not exist today. Now, the Royal Pole Sect has nearly replaced Tianxuan Sect as the second-largest sect."

"Will they be unwelcoming to us?" Ye Fan asked.

Shen Biancheng replied, "Not really. Tianxuan Sect’s cultivation is somewhat similar to Xuanyue Palace, gradually cutting off emotions and desires. They have no ambition for hegemony and always strive for harmony among sects. Plus, the Blaze Sect has over two thousand years of friendship with the Tianxuan Sect, so at the very least, they will see us. Whether they assist is another matter."

After more than three days of flying, they finally reached the vicinity of Beiluo Mountain in Mingjing Domain, where the Tianxuan Sect’s sect is located.

Tianxuan Sect’s main peak, named Shuangfeng Mountain, resembles camel humps, with one side for male cultivators and the other for female cultivators. The hall for receiving foreign guests sits between the peaks, connected by a long staircase stretching for several li from the foot of the mountain to the hall.

Not yet halfway up, they were stopped by several outer disciples of the Tianxuan Sect.

"The mountain gate is a restricted area. Non-sect members are not allowed," the Tianxuan Sect disciple was somewhat firm, counter to Shen Biancheng’s description of their hospitality.

Shen Biancheng presented his prepared visiting card, "We are the third and fourth disciples of the Blaze Sect, here to pay respects at the mountain gate."

A Tianxuan Sect disciple said, "With celestial changes looming, potential disasters may arise. The mountain gate isn’t accepting visitors these days. You should leave."

Ye Fan recalled the initial twelve-hour thunderstorm upon entering the Pan Gu Secret Realm, pondering that what the Tianxuan Sect disciple referred to as "celestial changes" was likely this event.

Shen Biancheng glanced at Ye Fan, nodded, "Alright, we will wait at the foot of the mountain, but please deliver our visiting card to Elder Wu, telling him we have urgent business."

"Alright." The Tianxuan Sect disciple, although firm, wasn’t unreasonably tyrannical, agreeing, "Inquire about his response, and you can return tomorrow."

Upon seeing Shen Biancheng and the others descend, the Tianxuan Sect disciple sent the letter to the mountain gate.

Upon descending the mountain, Ye Fan asked, "What if we can’t meet him?"

"No worries. Elder Wu has the best rapport with our Blaze Sect. When the master went to Earth to find disciple successors, he sought to meet him specifically. He’s our friend; knowing our troubles, he’d lend a hand, at least a little," Shen Biancheng reassured.

Ye Fan nodded, fearing the Tianxuan Sect might be preoccupied with Earth Tribe attacks and "heavenly tribulations" to spare any assistance.

The trio reached a small town at the foot of the mountain, where they found an inn. Just as they ascended, without entering their room yet, Shen Biancheng suddenly raised his hand, his expression turned stern as if guarding against something.

"Senior brother, what’s happening?" Ye Fan glanced at Shen Biancheng.

"There is a spiritual energy constantly trying to probe us..." Shen Biancheng looked cautious.

Ye Fan immediately summoned his magic sword.

Just then, laughter erupted from below, an elderly but strong voice declared, "Nephew’s responsiveness is becoming increasingly sharp."

A person ascended the stairs, appearing over seventy, with white hair and beard exuding an immortal aura. Upon seeing the trio, he smiled, stroking his beard.

"Junior pays respect to Elder Wu." Shen Biancheng greeted the elder respectfully.

"No need for formalities. After decades on Earth, you’re still youthful," Elder Wu remarked, his gaze shifting to Ye Fan, "This must be your master’s final disciple with Pure Yang constitution, isn’t it?"