Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Reaching a Consensus, Sword Child’s Ennoblement Ceremony
“Yes!” Long Jiu nodded.
“Would opening the passage pose any danger to Tian Xing?” Ye Feng was very concerned about his disciple’s safety.
“There will be no harm whatsoever.” Long Jiu said earnestly.
“If that’s the case, after the ceremony of the Sword Child’s promotion, I will accompany Tian Xing to go with you.” Ye Feng had promised Long Zhenchuan and Long Yuxin to take good care of Long Tianxing and not let him take risks alone.
Of course, the most important point was that Ye Feng himself also wanted to visit the Dragonfolk Clan.
“No! As an outsider, it’s already crossing the line that you know these secrets, and you even want to visit our Dragonfolk ancestral land. That’s delusional.” Long Jiu immediately refused.
“If Sect Master won’t go, neither will I.” Long Tianxing immediately made his stance clear.
He was just a seven-layer Qi Refinement Cultivator now. If he ran off with Long Jiu and the other party harbored ill intentions, he was sure to be finished.
Hearing this, Long Jiu frowned.
If it were anyone else, he would have definitely refused.
But the problem was that Long Tianxing was the son of Long Yuanqing, who possessed supreme-grade bloodline, and Long Yuanqing was the next Clan Leader preordained by the Great Elder. He couldn’t afford to offend this family.
Moreover, as long as Long Tianxing entered the Dragon Blood Pool and awakened his bloodline, it would certainly be of supreme grade.
And unlocking the passage just happened to require a supreme-grade bloodline!
“This is a major matter, I need to consult the Great Elder.”
Even though he knew that Long Tianxing’s bloodline grade was not low, Long Jiu did not dare to recklessly bring an outsider back to the clan lest he expose the exact location of the Dragonfolk ancestral land.
“Please do as you need to.” Ye Feng agreed.
Long Jiu nodded, took out a golden paper crane, blew a breath of spiritual energy into it, and the paper crane “whooshed” and flew out, covering a kilometer in an instant, reaching its utmost speed.
After the time it would take an incense stick to burn.
The golden paper crane flew back.
Long Jiu caught the paper crane and showed a look of surprise.
“The Great Elder actually agreed… however, you must head to the Dragonfolk within seven days. This is a messenger paper crane, contact me before you depart.”
Long Jiu was surprised, he did not expect the Great Elder to agree to let Ye Feng, an outsider, enter their ancestral land, but as a mere ordinary elder, he didn’t dare to meddle too much, so he handed a silver paper crane to Ye Feng.
“After the completion of the Sword Child’s promotion ceremony, we will surely make our way there.”
Ye Feng put away the silver paper crane and made the promise.
“Let’s hope so!” Having successfully completed his mission, Long Jiu stepped onto a patch of golden light and disappeared into the night.
“Problem solved, let’s go back to sleep.” Ye Feng grabbed Long Tianxing and they both returned to their chamber in the Feihua Garden, without any of the other disciples noticing.
The next morning.
The disciples got up early and sat cross-legged on the meditation cushions in the courtyard to cultivate.
Li Jiaojiao flipped through “The Basic Understanding of Spirit Chefs”, discovering many profound insights and exclaimed:
“It turns out, to make higher-grade Spirit Dishes, you only need the simplest cooking methods at first, followed by absorbing the spiritual energy of the Spirit Chef themselves to enhance the dishes, eventually creating Spirit Dishes that are far more valuable than their ingredients!”
“The path of Spirit Chefs is divided into five star levels, and above a five-star Spirit Chef, there are even more formidable Chef Gods!”
Li Jiaojiao seemed to have opened the door to a new world, completely engrossed.
“Jia Xi, now that you’ve broken through to the fifth layer of Body Refinement, what training should you undertake to break through to the sixth layer? Do you still need to temper your body under the waterfall?” Shi Lei curiously asked.
Qiao Jiaxi nodded, “Much the same, next I still need to practice “Divine Fist”. Once my vigor quadruples, I’ll rigorously practice an external application method called “Sword of Qi and Blood” to improve my mastery over controlling vigor before I can breakthrough to the sixth layer of Body Refinement.”
“So the subsequent process is that complicated!”
The disciples felt it was quite astounding.
Ye Feng listened to everyone’s conversation and remained silent.
It was true that Qiao Jiaxi faced several obstacles to advancing to the sixth layer of Body Refinement, but it should not take too much time, maybe half a month at most.
As for Dog Er Ha and Little White Fox and other Spiritual Beasts, they should also be able to breakthrough to the High-rank Demon Soldier Level within half a month.
In this case, the second phase of the Sect Master’s mission could then be completed.
Time flew, and it was soon nearing noon.
Ji Wushuang arrived at the gate of Feihua Garden and bowed, “Sect Master Ye, the hour is upon us. The other major sects have gradually started heading to the ceremony venue, please follow me.”
“Thank you for leading the way.”
Ye Feng followed with his disciples trailing behind.
They were all curious about what a grand occasion the Sword Child’s promotion ceremony of a Two-Star Rank force would be like.
In front of the Sect Master’s Grand Hall of the Divine Wind Sword Sect.
A massive square made of blue bricks lay here, surrounded by one hundred and twenty-eight stone pillars a hundred meters tall engraved with dragon patterns, inscribed with many array patterns. The whole square was integrated as one, impervious to damage even by those in the Element Gathering Realm.
At this moment, nearly ten thousand round tables were arranged in the venue!
The hundred thousand disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect were already present, having taken their seats.
Being guests, the cultivators from various sects were seated at the one thousand round tables at the front, closer to the magnificent Sect Master’s Grand Hall.
Ye Feng looked at the spirit dishes neatly arranged on the table and couldn’t help but click his tongue in amazement.
“Thousands of tables of dishes, this must have consumed a huge amount of Spirit Stones!”
“Could it be hundreds of thousands, or even a million?”
“No matter how much it was, it showcases the profound foundation of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, truly befitting of one of the few Two-Star Rank powers in the Southern River Basin.”
Ye Feng marveled inwardly, involuntarily swallowing his saliva.
“So many cultivators around, but it’s a pity that I barely recognize anyone,” Shi Lei sat in his seat, looking around and realizing that at least hundreds of sects were gathered here, with a few being Star-Level Sects and most being High Ranked Sects.
“The people from Yunhua Sect have also arrived, but they are seated quite far from us… Second senior brother, look, Lin Yuyan has also come, she’s staring straight at you!” Li Jiaojiao said, pointing to a table hundreds of meters away.
Huo Yunjie looked over and met Lin Yuyan’s gaze, gave a nod in acknowledgment, then continued sipping his tea.
“Divine Wind Sword Sect is a very ancient Two-Star power with a profound foundation and widespread connections, even having guests from the County King’s Mansion,” murmured Mo Ying at this moment.
Ye Feng followed the direction Mo Ying pointed and saw at the forefront a table with several figures who had profound auras, all being high-level cultivators of the Element Gathering Realm.
However, these cultivators were all showing the utmost respect for a masked woman, attracting the attention and speculation of many.
“It’s the auspicious time, may I invite the Sword Child!”
Suddenly, a loud voice rang out, announced by the current Great Elder. The voice spread across hundreds of miles, and even the people in Divine Wind City could hear it clearly.
The next moment, five figures in ornate attire emerged from the Sect Master’s Grand Hall.
The leader amongst them was none other than Mu Ruxue!
The other four were her maids, each holding a jade tablet inscribed with words, exuding a noble aura, making the leading Mu Ruxue appear like an ethereal fairy.
Buzz!
Dazzling radiance descended from the sky, shining upon Mu Ruxue, creating spectacular images of a phoenix hairpin, vibrant flowers, spiritual objects, and countless Spirit Butterflies rotating around her, lighting up the place with their brilliance, extremely dazzling.
“How miraculous!”
The guests looked up and exclaimed in admiration.
“This is the Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect casting spells, demonstrating the might of a Spirit Sea Realm Expert, and also an indispensable part of the Sword Child’s investiture ceremony,” explained someone in a low voice, describing the proceedings.
Ye Feng watched wide-eyed, taking mental notes.
He felt that once the Misty Sect developed to a certain stage, they could follow suit.
At this moment, the current Great Elder of the Divine Wind Sword Sect appeared, standing ten yards away from Mu Ruxue, and continued in a loud voice, “The Sect Master will now confer the sword and complete the investiture ceremony!”
As his voice rang out, the entire venue was abuzz with excitement.
“The Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect is about to appear!”
“This is my first time seeing a Spirit Sea Realm Expert; I’ll be able to boast about this for three years when I get back!”
The people from various major sects all widened their eyes.
Whoosh!
Countless petals glowing with spiritual energy fell from the sky, each containing powerful sword intent.
Immediately after, a splendid light descended, transforming into a robust man emanating endless sword light all over his body. He stood with his back to the crowd, his aura as vast as the sea, unending, holding a sword that dazzled with divine light.
“Salute to the Sect Master!”
A hundred thousand disciples of Divine Wind Sword Sect stood up to salute in unison, creating a thunderous sound that echoed to the heavens.
Mu Ruxue advanced three steps, knelt on the ground, raised both hands, and made the gesture of receiving the sword.
“This sword, named ‘Divine Wind,’ is the ancestral Spirit Sword of our Divine Wind Sword Sect, of Supreme Grade, symbolizing the ultimate status and glory. Today, I bestow this sword upon you; do not let down the expectations of the hundred thousand disciples of our sect,” declared the Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect.
His voice carried an intangible pressure.
Hearing this, Ye Feng felt as though the air around him had become stagnant, and he couldn’t help but feel insignificant, marveling at the powerful strength of the Spirit Sea Realm.
“I shall certainly live up to everyone’s expectations,”
Mu Ruxue raised her head, revealing her stunning visage, and received the incredibly heavy Divine Wind Sword with both hands, officially becoming the Sword Child of the Divine Wind Sword Sect.
The next moment, the Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect soared into the sky and disappeared.
The overwhelming pressure of the endless sword intent dissipated then and there.
“The investiture ceremony of the Sword Child is officially concluded. Let us congratulate Mu Ruxue on becoming the new Sword Child of our Divine Wind Sword Sect, who will, in the future, break through to the Spirit Sea Realm or take over as the Sect Master when the current one retires,” announced the Great Elder as he stepped forward, his voice carrying swiftly throughout the city.
Applause erupted at the venue, thunderous like roaring thunder.
“Next, we proceed with the customary challenge. The Sword Child must accept at least one challenge to showcase the supreme elegance of the Sword Child,” said the Great Elder before stepping aside.
Upon hearing this, Mu Ruxue’s gaze became increasingly sharp. She positioned the Divine Wind Sword behind her, waiting for the challenger to step forward.
“In a sect as large as ours, aside from me, who else is worthy to challenge you?”
A calm yet domineering voice suddenly rang out amidst the crowd.