“Zhao’er pays her respects to senior.”
Although Shangguan Zhao’er’s realm was higher than that of Grandmaster Taixu, Grandmaster Taixu was a legendary figure who had emerged fifty thousand years before her. When Lu Changsheng appeared with Grandmaster Taixu, Shangguan Zhao’er was astonished.
Having once been the Temple Master of Hidden Dragon Temple, she naturally had heard of the stories of Grandmaster Taixu and Fairy Qingxia and was willing to lend her assistance.
The three of them formed a small team and headed towards Liuyun Pavilion.
All three were Loose Immortals by cultivation, capable of Sword Flight, effortlessly tearing through the sea of clouds, and even able to use Spatial Talismans to hasten their journey.
Of course, perhaps only Lu Changsheng was so extravagant as to not take Spatial Talismans too seriously.
Shangguan Zhao’er said on the way, “Liuyun Pavilion is a powerful Immortal Sect in the Yuhua Domain. The Yuhua Domain is even vaster than Cangyu, with numerous Immortal Sects standing in great numbers. Though Liuyun Pavilion is not the first among them, it is said that it was once the foremost great Sect of the Yuhua Domain, with its influence even extending into Cangyu.
However, due to certain events, it fell into decline and nearly became a third-tier Sect. The current Sect Leader is committed to revitalizing the Sect, and after five hundred thousand years of laying low, Liuyun Pavilion has once again become one of the Immortal Sects of the Yuhua Domain.”
“It seems the Sect Leader of Liuyun Pavilion is no ordinary person.”
Lu Changsheng took careful note.
Any who could become a Daluo Golden Immortal was certainly no simple character.
On Yuhua Mountain, there were nine thousand tiers of palaces, waterfalls cascaded like the Milky Way in reverse, Immortal Cranes soared, Immortal Qi entwined, and clear heavenly pools shimmered like a celestial realm on earth.
The gate to Yuhua Mountain stood nine hundred zhang above the ground, guarded by golden boys and jade girls, along with Loose Immortal Elders.
Three streaks of light descended, startling the Liuyun Pavilion Elders and disciples guarding the gate.
A Heavenly Immortal woman presented a document, “I am Shangguan Zhao’er, protector from Jing Long Immortal Temple, and I seek an audience with Fairy Qingxia. Please pass on the message.”
The Liuyun Pavilion Elders and disciples immediately became solemn with respect.
Shangguan Zhao’er was a protector of the Jing Long Immortal Temple, and her cultivation was at the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, second only to Daluo Golden Immortals and those only half a step into the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm!
“Please wait a moment, honored guests. I will send someone to notify Fairy Qingxia.”
The Liuyun Pavilion Elder dared not delay and immediately arranged for a disciple to report to the palace where Fairy Qingxia was cultivating.
Anxiety began to show between Grandmaster Taixu’s brows.
He had waited for Fairy Qingxia for one hundred thousand years, all for this day’s meeting.
After a while, the disciple returned, “Fairy Qingxia has been summoned by the Pavilion Master and will be delayed. Elder, perhaps we should arrange for our three guests to stay in the side chambers for the time being.”
“Very well. Honored guests, please follow me.”
The Liuyun Pavilion Elder led Lu Changsheng and his companions to one of the palaces.
“Senior, there’s no need to worry, as long as Fairy Qingxia is not out or in seclusion, I’m sure it won’t be long.”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself, had they not already arrived at Liuyun Pavilion, why worry about Fairy Qingxia running away?
“You’re right.”
Grandmaster Taixu let out a sigh of relief, patiently waiting.
In the back mountain of Liuyun Pavilion, Fairy Qingxia knelt before an elderly crone whose face carried a trace of anger.
“Qingxia, you had already tacitly agreed to marry the King of Chaos from Accumulated Thunder Mountain, so why the sudden change of heart? Do you realize how this affects your master’s plans? Have you forgotten who saved your life when you were but an Earth Immortal, who imparted Cultivation Techniques to you, provided you with resources, and nurtured you to nearly a Daluo Golden Immortal’s realm?!”
With a thump of her staff, the ground of Yuhua Mountain shook, and the nine thousand tiers of palaces trembled!
She was a Daluo Golden Immortal adept, whose every action could engage the Great Dao Laws, causing heaven and earth to resonate.
Fairy Qingxia seriously replied, “Master, I dare not forget the grace of saving my life. But why did Master deceive me? I asked Master to divine for that person, and Master said he had perished in body and spirit. Because of that, I was willing to accede to Master’s request. However, I recently learned that he is still alive.”
The old crone’s gaze sharpened, “How do you know he’s still alive?”
“Someone ascended to the Immortal Realm and saw with their own eyes that he is still living… Therefore, please forgive your disciple for not being able to comply with Master’s wishes. I will find other ways to repay Master’s kindness.”
“Hmph, do you think the King of Chaos from Accumulated Thunder Mountain will let you off? He is one of the strongest among the Daluo Golden Immortals and was bound to take that step sooner or later. Even I am no match for him. Moreover, the King of Chaos has deep ties with the Nine Spirits King and other Demon Kings, with influence spreading across several domains.
Becoming his consort would be your good fortune. I promised him because he took an interest in you. If you backtrack now, the King of Chaos might destroy our Sect along with you. There will be no escape. Go back and think it over before you see me again.”
The old crone snorted coldly, clearly dissatisfied with Fairy Qingxia’s reaction.
“Disciple takes her leave.”
Fairy Qingxia’s expression was downcast.
Torn between an oath sworn on mountain and sea and the bond between master and disciple, she found it difficult to decide.
Rejecting the King of Chaos could lead to Yuhua Mountain being attacked by several Great Demons, putting the entire Sect and its million disciples at risk of being devoured.
Even as a half-step into the Daluo Golden Immortal realm, she would be no match for the King of Chaos.
Fairy Qingxia let out a deep sigh and returned to her own palace.
“Fairy Qingxia, Shangguan Zhao’er, protector of Jing Long Immortal Temple, requests an audience,” a disciple reported.
“What does she want? Bring her to me.”
Fairy Qingxia, remembering that both came from the same small world and ascended as cultivators, agreed to have the Liuyun Pavilion disciple invite Shangguan Zhao’er and the others to her palace.
Shortly after, three cultivators arrived.
As Fairy Qingxia pondered how to deal with the situation, suddenly her pupils dilated as if she had seen the most inconceivable thing in the world.