CHAPTER 553: 550. GOING UP THE MOUNTAIN TOMORROW (2/4)

Cangwu City.

At this time, the city gates were wide open, and outside the city, it was brightly lit. Patrol teams walked by from time to time, yet there was no sense of tension, as if no one cared whether it was night or if there were fierce demons outside the city.

Those who arrived at Cangwu City under the cover of night, upon nearing the city, immediately felt at ease and unconsciously relaxed their steps.

In East Lake, only Cangwu City could maintain such a state at night.

Of course, it’s not just because of being backed by the Immortal Sect. The City Lord, Huan Cheng, also mentioned that the Demon King within a hundred miles is currently at the Immortal Sect, so no demon would dare to provoke Cangwu City, which is backed by the Immortal Sect.

Once those who traveled under the night entered the city, they hurried to find a tavern or inn to drink and celebrate.

After a few rounds of drinks, they began to chat.

As they talked, the topic turned to the unforgettable peculiar white light.

"At that time, the demon’s claw was already at my chest. I thought I was done for, but unexpectedly, the white light suddenly appeared and killed all the demons, saving me." A middle-aged man downed a cup heartily, speaking freely. He seemed relaxed, but anyone could imagine how dangerous it was for him at that moment.

Once this person spoke, another joined in.

As they spoke, discussions about the white light began to spread.

That night, many wondered about who had saved them.

But upon thinking, perhaps only the strong from the Immortal Sect could instantly kill so many demons.

In East Lake, besides this, where else could there be such formidable individuals!

As they guessed, someone sighed, "I’m not leaving anymore; I’ll live in Cangwu City from now on. Backed by the Immortal Sect, life is safe. The Hundred Sects Alliance even said they couldn’t save people from tens of miles away, could they?"

As this talk spread through the streets and alleys, Zi Ran heard it while strolling on the street.

Zi Ran remained curious, but Luan Yue beside her chuckled, saying, "What a group of ignorant people, narrowly escaping death, they couldn’t figure out what saved them, so they credited the Immortal Sect. Who could save someone from tens of miles away? Even I’m at the Mountain Suppression Realm, couldn’t do it. If the Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader knew this, he’d have a free achievement handed to him, and he’d be pleased for days."

"It’s because the Immortal Sect in Cangwu City is overly mythologized." Hei Shan, standing beside, also chuckled, "Ignorant people are the most terrifying. They’ve taken a small Immortal Sect as their faith, as a god."

Zi Ran said, "As long as you know, there’s no need to tell. But I have to say, the Immortal Sect is indeed extraordinary; judging by the trend, becoming a four-star influence isn’t a difficult task, and the Sect Leader is certainly talented."

Luan Yue chuckled noncommittally, saying, "By the way, Master Zi Ran, tomorrow could you persuade the miss not to stay in the Immortal Sect all day? She’s from the Hidden Dragon Sect; if word gets out, others might think that our Hidden Dragon Sect has become a backer for the Immortal Sect. Wouldn’t that mean the Immortal Sect doesn’t fear anyone around here?"

Zi Ran said, "Hmm? Didn’t she explain to you why?"

Luan Yue asked, "The miss never likes to tell us anything, and we can’t ask much. You are her master; whatever you say, she should listen to you. Please help persuade her; if this continues, it’s not good!"

Zi Ran smiled helplessly, saying, "This girl... Ah Xiang actually wanted to join the Immortal Sect back when we were at Sea Dragon Mountain. She joined the Immortal Sect on the very day we arrived in Cangwu City. I told her to inform you all, but she didn’t say a word."

"What!"

"Joined the Immortal Sect!"

This stunned Luan Yue, Hei Shan, and Hei Yu, who stood in the middle of the road like immobile wooden stakes.

Luan Yue was so vexed that the flesh on his face twitched, "That mediocre loose cultivator sect, the Immortal Sect, not joining the Hundred Sects Alliance was one thing, but now it’s opposing it, with what right does it accept our young miss?"

This remark immediately drew the attention of those around them.

From the tone, everyone knew it was belittling the Immortal Sect.

A few people were about to argue, but hearing Hei Yu’s words, their expressions changed, muttering to themselves, and hurriedly left.

Hei Yu exclaimed, "Our Hidden Dragon Sect is a four-star giant influence. The Sect Leader’s daughter joining a force in East Lake, if this gets out, wouldn’t it be a laughingstock for other four-star influences? Furthermore, the Hundred Sects Alliance might think we’re planning to protect the Immortal Sect! Luan Yue, we must bring the miss back; otherwise, the Sect Leader will surely scold the two of us to no end!"

Bainian Xiang apprenticed under Zi Ran, becoming a last disciple, which was a fine story. After it spread at Heaven and Earth Lake, it brought much prestige to the Hidden Dragon Sect and facilitated good relations with many influences.

But Bainian Xiang joining a force in East Lake, what does that signify?

Shame!

After joining the sect, Bainian Xiang becomes a member of the Immortal Sect. If other influences learn of this, probably ninety percent of the forces in Heaven and Earth Lake would regard the Hidden Dragon Sect as a joke.

They were still pondering persuading the young miss against joining the Immortal Sect, thinking Zi Ran was forced by Wen Ping. Who would have thought Zi Ran didn’t join, but the young miss secretly joined the Immortal Sect.

Luan Yue gritted and said, "No way, tomorrow morning, we must go up the mountain and bring the miss back!"

"Luan Yue, what if the miss doesn’t want to leave, what do we do then?" Hei Yu, standing beside, asked, fully aware of Bainian Xiang’s temperament. Once Bainian Xiang decides to do something, who could stop her?

Luan Yue?

Him?

Or Hei Shan?

They dare not forcibly interfere with Bainian Xiang’s decisions.

In the Lower Realm of Mountain Suppression, although the status in the Hidden Dragon Sect is high, they are still the nurtured by the Bainian family, and the Bainian family is always the master.

Luan Yue said, "What to do? Directly go up the mountain tomorrow morning!"

...

The night quietly passed.

At dawn, Wen Ping, having packed the freshly prepared Sea Thought Strong Tea into the Infinite Cup, was about to head downstairs — everyone was waiting for him to have breakfast, and he was also set to open the Thousand Layers.

Speaking of it, after the Wind Attribute Anomaly Vein appeared, everyone began to waver between Hellfire and the Wind Attribute. Everyone knew both anomaly veins couldn’t coexist, so only one could be chosen. However, in everyone’s hearts, the weight between Hellfire and the Wind Attribute was not much different. The Wind Attribute was indeed unprecedented, with no current method to counter it.

Yet, everyone also witnessed the temperature of Hellfire, and along with the Ten Layers Tower’s Fire Spirit Body, made the decision even harder.

Thus, most people chose a dual-track approach, deciding to cultivate whichever is obtained first in the future.

Shi Hua and Bainian Xiang, having just joined, Wen Ping did not rush them to make a choice but let them observe and deliberate because they didn’t have as much time to try both.

While eating, Yang Lele suddenly asked, "By the way, Sect Leader, how long until the Viewing Room opens?"

"Last time Elder Yun acquired the Divine Wood Dice from Du Bishu. Although the Divine Wood Dice isn’t considered powerful in Immortal Slayer, Elder Yun used it to defeat a Half-Step Divine Profound expert across two realms." Huai Ye also chimed in.