Chapter 129: Chapter 125: Hundred Flowers Sect, Is This How You Test the Upper Envoy?
’He grasped Sword Intent before the age of thirty?’
’A Sword Dao genius?’
Songyangzi was stunned to hear such high praise from Master Wan Shi.
But he did not dare interrupt Master Wan Shi’s train of thought.
Master Wan Shi’s elegant brows knitted in confusion. Her crimson lips parted slightly. "But even for a Sword Dao genius, this is too much. In the past few thousand years, how many Sword Dao geniuses has the Water Yu Sword encountered?"
"Could it be that this Yu Fei possesses a Treasure Level Flying Sword capable of rivaling my Water Yu Sword?"
She quickly dismissed the idea. "No, that’s even more unlikely. If that were the case, I would have sensed it. At his level, he couldn’t possibly suppress the sharp aura of a Treasure Level Flying Sword."
"When I first heard he was a disciple of Chun Xiao Master, I underestimated him. After all, Chun Xiao Master’s strength is mediocre at best. She only reached Core Formation by a fluke, relying on her Charm Skill and her methods of the Left and Right Source. Among the Core Formation Masters of the Demon Blood Sect, she ranks near the very bottom. If she dared to face me, my Water Yu Sword would take her head within a hundred moves."
"But even if Chun Xiao Master herself were standing before me, the Water Yu Sword would never get this excited."
"...In any case, there’s something strange about this young man. We must pay close attention to him from now on. If the opportunity arises, we should try to befriend him."
"Yes!" Songyangzi hid his skepticism and bowed deeply.
Master Wan Shi glanced at Songyangzi, his thoughts perfectly clear to her discerning eyes.
The corners of her mouth curved slightly, and a faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on her otherwise plain face.
’I wonder what ill-fated connection from a past life binds Songyangzi and that Yu Fei. I performed a divination earlier, and they are destined to have a life-or-death battle. According to the hexagram, Songyangzi is more likely to die than to live. He can only escape this fatal trial if he reaches Core Formation as soon as possible.’
’But I won’t remind him. I’d rather not give him a mental block that could affect his attempt at Core Formation. From what I can see, he’s just about ready. He should have a twenty to thirty percent chance of success, which isn’t low at all. However, he must advance with fearless courage. If I were to warn him, he would inevitably be plagued by hesitation and worry, and his chances would drop by another twenty percent.’
’Then again, if my divination is correct, then even though Yu Fei is only at the Foundation Establishment Second Layer, he might be able to kill a Foundation Establishment Perfection master within twenty or thirty years. The resources of a Major Sect are truly terrifying. If the Demon Blood Sect only had one or two geniuses like him, we might still stand a chance.’
’But what’s truly astonishing is that according to the intelligence Songyangzi gathered, this Yu Fei doesn’t even have a notable rank among the Demon Blood Sect’s younger generation. He’s not even a True Inheritor Candidate. It’s possible he’s hiding his true strength, but if he really possessed such incredible abilities, why wouldn’t he compete for the title of True Inheritor? It can only mean one thing: the younger generation of the Demon Blood Sect is filled with experts as numerous as the clouds, and geniuses as common as rain.’
’In comparison, the Taihe Sect has felt so desolate these past hundred years. The Dao fades while the demonic path flourishes... it’s enough to drive one mad with worry!’
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In front of the gates of the Hundred Flowers Sect, charming female disciples were dressed to the nines. Whether wearing heavy or light makeup, a subtle, sweet fragrance wafted from them.
They waited for a long time, but with no sign of the Upper Envoy’s Flying Boat, their formation began to fall into disarray.
Gradually, the chattering girls began to chase one another, their innocent, cheerful laughter echoing like wind chimes.
With every movement, tantalizing glimpses of skin were revealed, as if heralding the return of spring to the land, their beauty vying with the flowers themselves.
This continued until the Flying Boat arrived, descending silently.
The leading Kun Cultivator barked an order, and the disciples quickly reformed their lines.
When Du Youqian stepped off the Flying Boat with Luo Jinyu and Gu Xiaofang, the flock of young women bowed in unison. "We humbly welcome the Upper Sect Guardian Envoy! We wish you endless blessings and good fortune!"
"There is no need for such ceremony!"
Du Youqian had already experienced the grand welcome of the Chongzhen Sect. In comparison, the reception from the Hundred Flowers Sect had a unique flavor all its own.
He recognized the leader of the welcoming party as the current Sect Leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect, Shuyue Hua, a master at Foundation Establishment Perfection.
As for the Hundred Flowers Sect’s two Core Formation Masters, one was said to be nearing the end of her life and had entered a Closed Death Gate seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to the Core Formation Middle Stage. The other was apparently away from the sect, seeking opportunities elsewhere.
"Greetings, Fairy Shu! This junior, Yu Fei, sends regards on behalf of my master, Chun Xiao Master. I wish you good health and a swift breakthrough to Core Formation."
"There’s no need to be so formal, Upper Envoy. Please, board the Jade Chariot." Shuyue Hua was breathtakingly beautiful. If combat strength in the Cultivation Realm were determined by appearance, she alone could have thrashed a thousand Master Wan Shis.
She seemed to lack the self-awareness one would expect from a Sect Leader. Her smile was bewitching, her eyes flirtatious. She even deliberately thrust out her ample chest, putting her magnificent figure on full display.
From Shuyue Hua on down, all the disciples of the Hundred Flowers Sect seemed to come from destitute families, judging by how their clothes barely covered their bodies.
Any cultivator with a weakness for cleavage would likely have fainted on the spot, never to rise again.
Du Youqian, however, was not one to be intimidated. He took his seat on the Jade Chariot, surrounded by the flock of chattering beauties.
During the process, several pairs of soft, seemingly boneless hands appeared from nowhere and began to grope him relentlessly.
One hand even came dangerously close to grabbing his family jewels.
Du Youqian’s smile never wavered, but inwardly he was incredulous.
’Is this how the Hundred Flowers Sect tests an Upper Sect Envoy?’
’What kind of Upper Sect Envoy couldn’t withstand a test like this!’
’If you want to corrupt an envoy from an Upper Sect, you can’t be playing such cheap tricks.’
’Where’s the Spiritual Jade? The Upper Grade Spiritual Artifacts? The Treasures of Heaven and Earth? Bring them all out!’
Du Youqian remained as steady as a mountain throughout the ride, maintaining a reserved demeanor in his speech and laughter, perfectly playing the role of the aloof Upper Sect Envoy.
Upon arriving at the Hundred Flowers Sect’s Guest Reception Hall, Du Youqian was shown to the seat of honor, sitting opposite Shuyue Hua.
Two Kun Cultivators of breathtaking beauty, both at Qi Cultivation Perfection, were seated on his left and right. They constantly urged him to drink, lifting their jade chopsticks to feed him food directly.
Though seated further away, Luo Jinyu and Gu Xiaofang were not neglected. They too were surrounded by a flock of chattering beauties.
Du Youqian observed them with a cool gaze. On the surface, both men looked completely dazed, as if lost in a paradise of feminine charms.
In reality, however, Luo Jinyu was calm and composed, his every action measured and appropriate.
Gu Xiaofang, on the other hand, was genuinely losing himself in the experience.
From this alone, it was clear that Luo Jinyu’s mental fortitude far surpassed Gu Xiaofang’s.
The banquet was, of course, accompanied by music and dancing.
The stunningly beautiful disciples of the Hundred Flowers Sect danced, draped in sheer veils so flimsy they barely concealed their private areas.
As they danced, their most intimate parts flashed in and out of view, their movements like celestial demons seducing souls, or like fairies captivating the spirit.
Gu Xiaofang’s eyes were practically glued to them, his breathing growing so heavy it nearly drowned out the music.
Luo Jinyu, in contrast, stared down at his own nose as if in meditation, his lips moving slightly as he silently recited something to calm his mind.
Du Youqian, however, was completely at ease. With a smile playing on his lips, he would laugh heartily and applaud at the more spectacular parts of the performance, yet he could withdraw his gaze at any moment, remaining perfectly calm and collected.
It was clear he was handling the situation effortlessly from start to finish.
Shuyue Hua had been watching him closely. Seeing his performance, she let out a soft sigh. ’Are the Upper Sects truly such blessed lands, producing so many remarkable people?’
’Why do such outstanding youths appear one after another, dominating every generation?’
