Chapter 995: Grand Gathering
Chapter 995: Grand Gathering
Divine Wood Island.
This island was lush and verdant, covered in various copperwood trees.
This copperwood was a clear yellow in color and emitted a faint metallic luster. Ten-year-old copperwood was excellent material for refining all sorts of colossal ships and treasure vessels.
Treasure vessels refined using this method could carry millions of jin of weight, and were fearless against typhoons and sea beasts, making them the foremost treasure vessels of the Eastern Sea.
Hundred-year or even thousand-year-old copperwood was already sufficient for refining artifacts and spirit treasures.
And ten-thousand-year-old copperwood, also known as 'Crimson Primordial Copper Mother', could even be used to refine pure yang supreme treasures!
The renowned Divine Wood Sword of Divine Wood Island was crafted from this very material.
And in the deepest part of this island, there was also a 'Primordial Magnetic Well'!
The Divine Wood Elder had an ordinary appearance, a slightly protruding forehead, wore a gray robe, and was surrounded by a halo of gray light.
He was currently seated cross-legged in the void, as if a natural magnetic force in the heavens and earth suspended him there, gazing at Duanmu Long before him: “Disciple, have you thought this through clearly? Once you use the 'Primordial Magnetic Well' to assist in breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, I fear that in the future, you will be like your master, even if you cultivate Earth Immortal power, you will still find it difficult to leave Divine Wood Island by even a single step! ”
Duanmu Long, clad in a green robe, his expression resolute, said: “Master, there's no need to say more. With this disciple's aptitude, even if I reincarnate for three lives and three generations, I fear it would still be difficult to knock open the door to the Nascent Soul realm. . . By relying on our sect's secret technique and with the aid of the Primordial Magnetic Well, I can achieve the fruit of a Loose Immortal – I shall have no regrets in this life! Moreover. . . Master's profound knowledge rivals heaven and man; perhaps in the future, you will be able to deduce our sect's primordial magnetic power to the Heavenly Immortal level, and then you can break free from the shackles of the Primordial Magnetic Well. ”
“So be it. . . Go, my disciple. ”
The Divine Wood Elder proclaimed.
Duanmu Long immediately transformed into a streak of green light and plunged into the Primordial Magnetic Well.
The fundamental inheritance of his lineage was deduced by the Divine Wood Elder, cultivating primordial magnetic power. With the aid of this Primordial Magnetic Well, and given Duanmu Long's foundation, breaking through to Nascent Soul was virtually guaranteed.
However, as a result of this, his entire magical power would merge with this Primordial Magnetic Well, and even if he achieved Nascent Soul, he would be unable to leave the island by even half a step.
The Divine Wood Elder watched his beloved disciple's figure vanish, his expression, however, grew much more serious, as he ceaselessly performed divinations with his fingers: “This time, Long'er will certainly achieve Nascent Soul and attain the fruit of a Loose Immortal, perhaps even encounter a fortuitous opportunity. . . But this opportunity carries a heavy karma. It seems this old man's Divine Wood Island is about to suffer some bloody disaster? Fortunately, it doesn't seem to befall this old man's direct disciples. . . It seems ordering my disciples to prepare for that grand event indeed has some effect in dispelling the calamity. . . ”
......
A few days later, Divine Wood Island.
At the temporarily constructed pier, treasure vessels arrived one after another.
Various Eastern Sea immortals appeared gracefully, and even took the opportunity to open a sea market, with all sorts of goods dazzling the eyes, making one almost overwhelmed.
The Carefree King's treasure vessel, mixed among numerous colossal ships, was like a tiny speck. It quietly moored in one spot, and he led his entourage ashore.
“Warm and gentle Wen Wan of Divine Wood Island welcomes fellow Daoists. ”
A streak of escape light flew over, revealing the figure of a woman. It was none other than Wen Wan.
She looked at Zhuo Yi Fan, and politely asked: “May I ask who Fellow Daoist is? ”
“I am Zhuo Yi Fan, and this is the Carefree King of Great Zhou, who has specially come to participate in the celebration! ”
Zhuo Yi Fan politely cupped his hands.
“So it is Fellow Daoist Zhuo. . . ”
Wen Wan smiled faintly, but felt a little unimpressed within her heart.
Even when 'Cold Mountain Sword Guest' Peng Xifan was alive, the sect behind him was merely a third-rate faction to Divine Wood Island, let alone Zhuo Yi Fan.
What's more, back then, Peng Xifan's sect provoked Xin Hongyun, the killing star of the Shushan School, and was almost wiped out.
The Cold Mountain Sword Guest fortunately escaped and was saved by a mortal.
Over ten years later, Peng Xifan unexpectedly passed away, yet his Dao lineage fell into the hands of this mortal. It certainly left one with much to ponder.
“Immortal Maiden, I am the Great Zhou Emperor's younger brother, and I have specially come to participate in this immortal gathering. . . ”
Unexpectedly, Wen Wan merely said indifferently: “So it is a mortal prince. . . ”
Then she paid him no further mind, leaving the Carefree King feeling greatly disheartened.
Such was his experience. The mortal martial artists on the treasure vessel were even more subservient. After seeing Wen Wan and Zhuo Yi Fan depart, they dispersed in various directions, heading to the sea market to seek their own opportunities.
‘That extraordinary person who taught me three sword stances, though I don't know who they were. . . must surely be a sword immortal or sword hero. . . It seems I have no immortal destiny, otherwise, why would my benefactor not take me as a disciple? ’
'Green Vine Sword' Cui Feiniang sighed to herself in self-pity, but paradoxically felt no anxiety about gains or losses.
Seeing that the farm boy Ah Niu was somewhat dull-witted, and recalling his earlier assistance, she couldn't help but step forward and say: “Brother Ah Niu, why not go stroll around the sea market and seek some immortal destiny? ”
She saw that even the young prince had brought his steward, carrying various treasures, and headed to the market. She wondered if his wishes would be granted?
“I. . . ”
Ah Niu stammered, as if conversing with Cui Feiniang was more exhausting than fighting the Merman Pirates earlier.
He gave a simple, honest smile and said: “I'm a bit slow. . . I'm afraid the immortal lords won't think much of me. . . ”
Just then, a ray of rosy light flew over, shimmering with dazzling colors and emanating a myriad of phenomena.
In the center of Divine Wood Island, on top of a palace complex, the copper bell in the bell tower began to chime without wind.
Its sound was grand and mighty, audible across the entire island.
A copper-colored sword light flew out from the depths of the island, transforming into the figure of the Divine Wood Elder, who laughed: “So it is Misty Fairy! What virtue or ability does this old man's unworthy disciple possess to receive such congratulations from the Fairy? ”
The sky-full of rosy light receded, revealing a woman of peerless grace and beauty. It was none other than Yun Shanshan!
She bowed gracefully and smiled: “We reside in the Eastern Sea, naturally we are neighbors. As Fellow Daoist's beloved disciple has refined a Nascent Soul, it is only proper for us to come and congratulate. ”
“Haha, Fellow Daoist, please enter the Divine Leaf Palace for tea! ”
The Divine Wood Elder was immediately overjoyed, and the two streaks of escape light descended into the depths of the island.
Meanwhile, the group in the sea market had naturally long since been mesmerized.
“From afar, she shone like the rising sun in morning clouds; upon closer inspection, she blazed like a lotus emerging from clear waves. . . Shoulders seemed carved, waist slender like a silken cord. A graceful neck extended, fair skin revealed. . . To think that such an peerlessly beautiful immortal maiden existed in this world. ”
The Carefree King sighed with emotion.
“Hehe. . . Such ignorance. ”
A rogue cultivator passing by immediately let out a sneer: “Anyone can tell you're not from the Eastern Sea, to not even have heard of the Eastern Sea's number one beauty—Misty Fairy Yun Shanshan. ”
“The Eastern Sea's number one beauty is indeed worthy of her reputation. ”
The Carefree King's eyes lit up, but then dimmed: “Alas. . . I am but a mortal, not a cultivator. ”
“Heh, even if one is a cultivator, how could they approach such a beauty? You should know that this Eastern Sea's foremost Fairy had already refined a Nascent Soul and became an immortal of undying nature back then, and later achieved the fruit of Earth Immortal Dao. She is one of the most renowned senior experts in this realm. ”
That rogue cultivator was a young master type with 'peach blossom eyes'. Upon seeing the Carefree King, he immediately felt a sense of camaraderie, and slinging an arm around the Carefree King's shoulder, he said: “I see you're a talent worth nurturing. . . Wish to cultivate and enter the Dao? I have a 'Peach Blossom Scripture' here, I can sell it to you cheap. . . ”
“'Peach Blossom Scripture'? Is it proper? ”
The Carefree King was somewhat tempted, but an old servant beside him, with a sinister appearance and a high-pitched voice, hesitated and said: “Our Prince isn't incapable of acquiring some Daoist scriptures. He merely wishes to seek a righteous path, not some vulgar or unsavory technique. . . ”
“Proper, naturally proper. This method can cultivate 'Peach Blossom Malevolence'. This malevolent energy is not born of heaven and earth, but derived from the mortal world. . . There's a saying associated with it, claiming one can 'control three thousand women and ascend in broad daylight'. . . ”
The Carefree King's eyes immediately lit up: “This is good, I want to learn this. . . ”
......
The Carefree King was of imperial lineage, and at least had some family assets.
Even if it was junk, someone would still take it.
In comparison, those so-called martial artists and grand masters of the martial world truly hit one wall after another at the sea market.
Being able to sell oneself into servitude in exchange for an opportunity was already considered a blessing from their ancestors.
Cui Feiniang and Ah Niu walked around for a while, and although they saw some extraordinary people and opportunities, either the other party's asking price was too high, or they simply looked down on the two of them.
They immediately returned to their treasure vessel, preparing to meditate and refine their qi, silently waiting for this grand gathering to end.
Before long, the copper bell chimed once more.
“This time. . . I wonder what kind of illustrious figure has arrived now? ”
Cui Feiniang opened her eyes and gave Ah Niu a charming smile.
Not long after, the voice of an announcer resounded across the entire island.
“Moon Empty Abbess has arrived. . . ”
“Heavenly Dragon Venerable has arrived. . . ”
“Great Desolate Divine Monarch has arrived. . . ”
“Patriarch Scorching Fire of the Huashan School has arrived. . . ”
“Spiritual Zen Child Sect Master of the Shushan School, along with a host of elders and disciples, has arrived. . . ”
......
The Divine Wood Elder no longer bothered to entertain Yun Shanshan, and flew out again, his face wreathed in smiles: “My unruly disciple is truly unworthy of such great kindness. . . ”
He felt a slight astonishment in his heart.
Even if it was his own disciple's Nascent Soul breakthrough celebration, it would have been enough for Misty Fairy and Moon Empty Abbess to come as Eastern Sea neighbors to congratulate.
But why would reclusive experts like Heavenly Dragon Venerable and Great Desolate Divine Monarch also come to congratulate?
As for Heavenly Dragon Venerable and Great Desolate Divine Monarch, so be it, but even the Sect Masters of orthodox Daoist sects like the Huashan School and Shushan School personally graced them with their presence.
‘Even when this old man achieved Nascent Soul and founded his own sect back then. . . it seems it wasn't this glorious? ’
The Divine Wood Elder was secretly delighted that his eldest disciple had brought him such prestige, yet also felt a hint of melancholy.
At this moment, he forced himself to cheer up and invited the various renowned senior experts of the mortal realm into the Divine Leaf Palace, serving them tea one by one. He was so busy his feet barely touched the ground.
“Congratulations to your esteemed disciple on achieving Nascent Soul, with hopes of ascension in the future. ”
Spiritual Zen Child chuckled as he drank his tea, and then spoke.
“Thank you for your exaggerated praise, Fellow Daoist. . . My unworthy disciple has already refined his Nascent Soul, and only needs a short while to silently circulate his profound art before coming out to pay respects to all the seniors. ”
In reality, Duanmu Long, having achieved Nascent Soul, had been drawn into the Primordial Magnetic Well, and currently still needed Divine Wood Island's exclusive technique to resolve the situation in order to maintain his freedom within the confines of Divine Wood Island. Otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to leave the Primordial Magnetic Well, which would be rather unseemly.
‘Strange. . . According to this old man's divination, my eldest disciple should have the luck of a simpleton and not suffer the calamity of having his power absorbed by the Primordial Magnetic Well. . . Why hasn't that opportunity arrived yet? ’
Just as the Divine Wood Elder felt astonishment in his heart, the disciple serving as announcer outside again shouted loudly:
"Rogue cultivator Fang Xi of Green Mountain Mountain. . . has arrived! ”
As soon as these words were uttered, the Divine Wood Elder immediately felt the atmosphere in the palace change!
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