Chapter 1820: Chapter 4: The Sinister Three-layered World Mountain; The Boundary Divine Needle Can’t Stand?! (Part 3)
"The Sea Communication Envoy from the Primordial Realm Sect is about to assume office, and we were specifically instructed to welcome him personally? Damn, this guy Zhao Xing, why does he have such a big face?"
Within the grand hall stood a massive silver round table, with three tall thrones beside it, each occupied by a figure. The speaker was a man with Demon Horns, looking at Zhao Xing’s profile.
"Others don’t get such a lavish welcome because they’re not qualified!" remarked a golden-haired woman with feline ears, setting down her crimson wine glass.
"The fellow won against Du Yun, who has already entered the Life and Death Dao Domain Realm, even while he’s still at the Origin Realm. He’s the disciple of the strongest demigod Gu Luohe and has been taught by two Emperors, one of whom imparted a legendary skill..."
"Oh my goodness, no wonder we must welcome him personally; turns out he is this epoch’s Primordial Saint. This First-level Sea Communication Envoy certainly deserves a personal welcome," exclaimed another silver-haired Reincarnation Realm lord, tapping at a Star Mirror in exaggeration:
"Look at the titles he’s been given; I flipped through several pages in the Star Mirror just to finish reading. His titles outnumber the hairs on my body!"
"Lord Peng Ao, let’s not waste words; think quickly about how we should receive him. Zhao Xing also serves as the inspector for the Three-Pass Treasury!"
"Lord Niu Hongjun is right; we must treat him well. The young fellow is spirited and a peerless genius. If he decides to trouble us on a whim, it’d be troublesome," said the golden-haired feline woman solemnly.
There are always glitches in official duties; over a thousand years, accumulations create many issues. Not checking doesn’t affect operations, but if checked, the three of us will suffer.
"Make the arrangements quickly; Zhao Xing has passed through Star Moon Harbor and will arrive in a few days."
"Understood!"
The three Reincarnation Realm beings swiftly began preparations.
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"Huh? Why are there so few people and boats along the way?" Zhao Xing was piloting the Boundary Boat into the Jia Chen Fourteen Passes zone when he realized the traffic along the route had thinned.
Using the Mountain Cat’s detection mechanism, he found that the passage route on his path was devoid of other Boundary Boats!
"Master, three days ago, Lord Peng Ao, Lord Niu Hong, and Lord Yin Er from Jia Chen Fourteen Passes issued a limit order, clearing all other Boundary Boats from your route," reported the Artifact Spirit.
"Did they clear the way for me?" Zhao Xing looked puzzled.
"Yes, they transmitted information via the Infinite Array, inviting the master to attend a banquet hosted by the three lords to welcome you on Crystal Island."
"Then let’s speed up and hurry over," Zhao Xing shook his head helplessly. "If we don’t hurry, people will talk behind our backs."
How large is the traffic at Jia Chen Pass? Countless families need to pass through for urgent matters, and imposing a clearance limit makes them wait bitterly, breeding resentment.
"Yes, accelerating."
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The three lords specially established a manor on Crystal Island for Zhao Xing because they discovered that while residing in Coral City, Zhao Xing preferred manor-style architecture.
They also summoned notable officials and nobles from Jia Chen Fourteen Passes to bolster the welcoming delegation.
The entire banquet was extravagantly arranged, benefitting from its proximity to the border, enabling the capture of many Demon Race maidens.
The maids serving dishes to Zhao Xing included many stunningly beautiful Demon Race beauties.
As for the companions beside him, their demeanor was even more exceptional; Zhao Xing eyed them on his panel to find most were Dance Masters or musicians, and their realm was high, already in the Tao Domain Realm, truly talented and beautiful.
"Lords, your enthusiastic reception makes me reluctant to leave," Zhao Xing said as he enjoyed the company of beauties on both sides, listening to the music from the center of the hall.
"Hahaha, the special envoy has cultivated for so long; relaxing a bit is due," laughed Lord Peng Ao.
"Indeed, we’ve heard of your renown, Zhao Xing; even Du Yun was defeated, how could we not show the courtesy of host?" smiled Lord Yin Er.
"Meeting you today, you indeed stand out," announced Lord Niu Hong, raising his wine cup. "Zhao Xing, in the future, if there’s anything you need from me at Jia Chen Pass, just speak up!"
"Certainly," Zhao Xing clinked glasses with the three lords. He understood all their subtle exchange of words.
As long as things aren’t messed up, suddenly investigating official duties, then all will be well among everyone.
He has no interest conflicts with the three lords and naturally won’t impulsively engage in such pursuits.
Primordial Realm gave him no task here, the lords are hospitable, there’s no need to intervene unnecessarily.
Zhao Xing’s agreeable disposition made the atmosphere even more harmonious.
"Come, let me introduce you; this is Duke Buming, quite reputable at Jia Chen Fourteen Passes, visited by many seeking divinations before crossing the pass."
A tall, skinny man with silver runes adorning his head rose to offer a toast, his hair bound together like tangled destiny threads.
Zhao Xing’s eyes lit up, promptly raising his glass respectfully, "I’ve long admired Mr. Yuan’s reputation; I should toast you, sir, my apologies."
Duke Buming, slightly surprised, said, "Oh? The Saint Heir knows me?"
"Of course, sir; you resolved a friend’s life’s calamity with only three brocade bags, such fame, how could I not know?"
Duke Buming, Yuan Xin, was quite astonished. Zhao Xing, cultivating in the Primordial Realm, is merely six thousand years old—yet knew him?
Yuan Xin had transcended a cycle of calamity with three brocade bags, thereby entering the Reincarnation Realm, an event before the Desolate Domain Era.
Yuan Xin’s hands in his sleeves instinctively attempted divination, only to lead nowhere, so he assumed Zhao Xing happened to be a keen admirer.
