Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1624 Invitation

Inside the grand ceremony for the advancement of the Hehuan Sect.

As the true protagonist of this grand ceremony, Luo Yuan's every move was naturally closely watched by everyone around her.

When she looked into the distance in a somewhat disoriented manner, the many Nascent Soul cultivators who had been sitting quietly around her all showed surprise and followed Luo Yuan's gaze, looking towards the outer perimeter of the venue.

And so, under the scrutiny of many eyes.

A figure dressed in a simple blue Taoist robe, with a calm and composed demeanor, slowly walked in, a faint smile on his young face.

"Who is this person?"

Many Nascent Soul cultivators looked confused and puzzled.

Logically speaking, even if the other party was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, it shouldn't have caused this Fellow Daoist Luo Yuan to lose her composure like this. Before her advancement, her status as the Emperor of the Hehuan Sect was far beyond that of ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, let alone now that she has already completed her advancement.

Just then, the white-clad beauty, who was the main character of the celebration, suddenly stood up and then walked barefoot down the white jade steps, taking the initiative to greet the young man in a green robe who was walking towards her from the outside.

"This is?"

This scene shocked all the Nascent Soul factions present.

"Could that person be a representative of a top power from another territory?"

Even so, it shouldn't warrant such an attitude from the Emperor of the Hehuan Sect.

At the same time, several Nascent Soul stage experts who had been sitting quietly inside the arena also quickly stood up at almost the same time, following behind Luo Yuan with a respectful attitude to welcome the mysterious young figure in green robes.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Qing!"

Upon seeing the old friend in the green robe who had suddenly appeared before her, Luo Yuan took the initiative to step forward and bow.

"Greetings, True Lord Qingxuan!"

The other late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators were noticeably more humble, bowing deeply in respect.

"No need for such formalities, everyone!"

Li Qing waved his hand lightly, then smiled faintly at the beauty before him: "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Luo, on reaching the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm!"

"Thank you for your congratulations, Fellow Daoist Qing!"

Luo Yuan gazed intently at the young figure in the green robe before her.

More than two hundred years have passed, and everything seems to be the same as before. The gap between the two sides has not changed in the slightest because of her breakthrough, and has even widened.

The great changes in the Ancient Mystic Realm and the events at the South Sea Immortal Palace were no secret. Although the Taiyuan Realm was located on the very edge of the Nine Realms, it was well aware of the major events that had occurred within the Xuannan Continent.

"Severely damaging the Hunyuan Sect, forcing the entire sect to seal itself away and remain hidden from the world. The South Sea Immortal Palace emerged, acting as a powerful ally of the Baili Sacred Clan, pressuring various top forces to seize the Dao-entrusting artifact."

Thinking of all the earth-shattering rumors about this old friend in front of her, Luo Yuan couldn't help but feel an overwhelming surge of emotions.

Currently, among the major peak forces in the cultivation world of the entire Xuan Nan Continent, there is almost a consensus that Qing Xuan Zhenjun's strength is nearly invincible in the world, and he is regarded as an absolutely unprovoked figure.

"Fellow Daoist Qing has come in person; I hope you will forgive me for not being able to greet you and my sect at the first opportunity!"

"Fellow Daoist Luo, you flatter me. We've known each other for a long time, there's no need for such formalities!"

Li Qing smiled slowly and said, "This is truly a matter of fate. I have just returned to the Taiyuan Realm and had not heard of Fellow Daoist Luo's successful advancement. Therefore, as an old friend, I have come here to offer my congratulations."

"I am truly unworthy of such praise; my breakthrough was merely a stroke of luck!"

Luo Yuan couldn't help but chuckle and shake her head.

Looking across the entire Xuannan Continent, there are probably few people who have received such treatment as her, to have this person personally come to congratulate her.

All of this stems from the friendship forged between the two when they were at the Golden Core stage.

"Fellow Daoist Qing, please go inside. Fellow Daoist Jiang Yue'er and Ling Yunzi will be arriving shortly."

"True Lord Qingxuan!"

"That person is actually the extraordinary genius of destiny who emerged from Taiyuan back then—Qingxuan Zhenjun! I never expected him to show up in person."

"Back when he was still in the Golden Core stage, he single-handedly seized the greatest opportunity and inheritance of the Demonfall Space from the five top powers. When the Demonfall Space was destroyed last time, he reappeared with the cultivation of the late Nascent Soul stage and fought head-on against the various top powers."

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When the title of True Monarch Qingxuan was made public, the originally quiet promotion ceremony instantly erupted into a frenzy.

Various rumors circulated among the crowd, and countless awe-inspiring gazes converged on Li Qing, momentarily robbing Luo Yuan of the limelight that should have belonged to her.

Luo Yuan, who was talking to Li Qing at the moment, obviously didn't care about any of this.

It was the personal arrival of this old friend that brought her promotion ceremony to a new level and made it even more glorious.

A moment later.

Streaks of light shot up from the depths of the Hehuan Sect's forbidden area and descended towards the white jade plaza.

The immense pressure unique to the late-stage peak of the Nascent Soul realm caused everyone in the venue to bow their heads deeply. Looking around, only a young figure in a green robe slowly rose and stood in place throughout the entire celebration.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

Luo Yuan also stood up and bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan!"

An elderly man with silver hair appeared and landed with three Nascent Soul stage elders from the Hehuan Sect.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

Li Qing smiled faintly and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

"On behalf of the entire Hehuan Sect, I welcome Fellow Daoist Qingxuan as our guest!"

The silver-haired elder at the head of the group smiled broadly: "It is a great honor for our Hehuan Sect that Fellow Daoist Qingxuan has come here!"

"Elder, you are too kind. I have known Fellow Daoist Luo Yuan for a long time. Now that I have heard of this, it is only natural that I have come to offer my congratulations in person."

"Hehe, we are fortunate to meet Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, truly thanks to Junior Sister Luo Yuan."

During the exchange of pleasantries, the silver-haired elder who was in charge of the entire Hehuan Sect became very friendly, completely unlike his former aloofness.

Only the disciples and elders of the Hehuan Sect around them knew just how ruthless this smiling, silver-haired old man truly was.

Looking at the five top forces in the entire Taiyuan Realm, the Hehuan Sect is the only sect that openly allows its disciples to kill each other. In terms of the cruelty of its sect system, the Hehuan Sect should be ranked first.

"If Fellow Daoist Qingxuan has the time, why not wait until after Junior Nephew Luo Yuan's advancement ceremony, and I will personally receive you?"

"Elder, there's no need for you to be so polite. My visit today was purely coincidental. I have other important matters to attend to, so I'll have to visit you another time when I have more free time!"

"It's alright, it's alright!"

The silver-haired old man waved his hands repeatedly: "Since Fellow Daoist Qing has important matters to attend to, I will not insist!"

"Junior Nephew Luo Yuan, you will personally receive Fellow Daoist Qing Xuan on behalf of our Hehuan Sect. Remember not to be negligent."

"Luo Yuan obeys, Elder, rest assured."

As she bowed, Luo Yuan was filled with emotion.

This was also the first time she had seen the Grand Elder be so amiable; she doubted he would treat the Grand Elders of sects like Fuling Island with such an attitude.

It can only be said that even though they are both at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, there is a gap between them, and it is not just a small gap.

Having reached the late Nascent Soul stage, she could only respectfully obey the Grand Elder's orders. However, this Fellow Daoist Qing completely ignored the Grand Elder's invitation on behalf of the entire Hehuan Sect, which was the source of her confidence.

Looking across the entire Xuannan Continent, which late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator would dare to refuse the enthusiastic invitation from a top-tier power?

Little did anyone know, the silver-haired old man was also suppressing the complex emotions in his heart.

It has only been a little over two hundred years since the battle for the opportunity in the Demon Fall Space, yet this True Monarch Qingxuan has already become a figure that even the Hehuan Sect fears.

The Hunyuan Sect of the Ancient Profound Realm is a living example. Its Grand Elder, who was at the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, was killed on the spot by the person in front of him. The Hunyuan Sect, which was once known as the number one sect in the Ancient Profound Realm, is now forced to remain closed off and dare not show its face.

Just then, the silver-haired old man seemed to suddenly realize something, and he froze in place, his heart filled with turbulent waves.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan now?" Li Qing smiled and nodded, without saying anything more.

"Peak of the late-stage Nascent Soul realm!"

"He has actually reached the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, yet he is still less than six hundred years old."

"Doesn't that mean that from now until the Ancestor reappears, no one will be able to directly confront him?"

The two powerful figures from the Hehuan Sect, sensing the uncontrollable chaotic energy surrounding their Grand Elder, instantly understood the conversation they had just had.

In an instant, the three high-ranking members of the Hehuan Sect stood there, stunned and unable to extricate themselves.

"Jiang Yue'er from Fuling Island has come to congratulate Fellow Daoist Luo Yuan on her advancement."

The sudden sound broke the silence between the three silver-haired elders.

"That Junior Nephew Jiang is also an old friend of Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, so we will not disturb Fellow Daoist Qingxuan's reunion with his old friend any longer!"

The silver-haired old man forced a smile, then took his leave with the two people behind him.

"Lingbao Sect's Lingyunzi has come to congratulate Fellow Daoist Luo Yuan on her advancement."

A moment later, several familiar faces reappeared on the White Jade Square.

The group of people who were once hailed as the strongest geniuses in the Taiyuan Realm have reunited.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Jiang! It seems you're not far from reaching the late stage of the realm!"

Li Qing smiled as he looked at Jiang Yue'er, who was dressed in a long red palace dress, with beautiful features and a noble demeanor.

Besides Jiang Yue'er, Ling Yunzi and Qing Yaozi are also approaching the late stage of the realm.

"How could we possibly be worthy of Fellow Daoist Qing's attention!"

Jiang Yue'er shook her head helplessly.

Let alone those few mid-stage peak cultivators, even those late-stage Nascent Soul experts or even late-stage peak cultivators from the outside world would hardly catch his eye.

"How can the light of a firefly compete with the brilliance of the moon!"

Ling Yunzi smiled wryly from the side, "I'm afraid we can only look up to Fellow Daoist Qing from now on."

Although their cultivation levels were not high, they were all core members of their respective sects and naturally knew about the impressive battle record of their former friend.

"Fellow Daoist Lingyun, there's no need for such modesty!"

Li Qing said, "No one can predict the future. Perhaps in time, you will become the people I look up to!"

"Just like the struggle for the opportunity in the Demonfall Space back then, who could have predicted today's scene?"

"Of course," Li Qing chuckled, "In this world, the chances for you fellow Daoists are probably slim!"

When facing old friends, Li Qing's words became more casual and teasing.

"In that case, there is still a sliver of hope. We can only pin our hopes on the possibility that we all enter the Spirit Realm at the same time and obtain a heaven-defying opportunity."

The friendship that blossomed from humble beginnings can bridge the seemingly insurmountable gap between people.

As they chatted, they all smiled more.

"I still remember the struggle for the opportunity in the Demon Fall Space back then. Several of us faced off against Fellow Daoist Qing head-on!"

Ling Yunzi chuckled: "I hope Fellow Daoist Qing won't seek revenge later."

Li Qing smiled and shook his head: "I've always been clear about my gratitude and grudges!"

"The person who truly offended me is long gone."

In an instant, Luo Yuan and Jiang Yue'er both nodded deeply.

Upon closer reflection, it's true.

The disciple of the Hehuan Sect perished because he offended this person, and the prodigy of Fuling Island who was on par with Jiang Yue'er also eventually perished in the Inheritance Tower.

"I hope we will have the opportunity to continue following in Fellow Daoist Qing's footsteps in the future."

The promotion celebration gradually came to an end.

After Jiang Yue'er and the others expressed their invitations on behalf of their respective sects, they took their leave.

"May I have the honor of inviting Fellow Daoist Qing to tour the sect grounds together?"

Luo Yuan took the initiative to persuade him to stay.

Li Qing seemed to have expected this, and nodded with a smile.

Just as the two stood up, a girl in a white dress also quickly walked up.

"Greetings, True Lord Qingxuan!"

The girl's delicate, slightly innocent face revealed a hint of pleading: "Could Cloud Fox come along too?"

"Of course, then let's travel together!"

Even during the celebration, he sensed that the Cloud Fox Fairy had been secretly communicating with Luo Yuan and glancing at him from time to time, clearly indicating that something was amiss.

Deep within layers of dense, spiritual clouds.

"Fellow Daoist Yunhu, please speak frankly if you have something to say!"

Li Qing took the initiative to expose the Cloud Fox Fairy's purpose.

"This humble woman intends to enter the Starry Sea World in the future. I hope that True Lord can take care of me out of consideration for our past friendship!"

The Cloud Fox Fairy made a tearful, pleading gesture.

"Oh!"

A hint of amusement flashed in Li Qing's eyes: "But I still remember the first time I met the fairy, she wanted my life. How could there be any affection?"

"no no!"

In an instant, Fairy Cloud Fox waved her two small, jade-white hands repeatedly: "True Lord, you have misunderstood! What happened back then was all a misunderstanding!"

"This humble woman was merely testing the True Lord."

"Alright, if you ever wish to travel to the Starry Sea in the future, you can seek me out in the Southern Moon Sea. Even if I am in seclusion, someone will be there to receive you."

"Thank you, True Lord! I am deeply grateful!"

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With a face full of excitement, Fairy Cloud Fox took her leave.

"Fellow Daoist Qing, aren't you curious why she's going to the Star Sea?" Luo Yuan asked.

"When she comes to find me, she will know everything!"

Li Qing smiled slowly.

Just then, Luo Yuan changed the subject, her stunningly beautiful eyes gazing intently at Li Qing: "Fellow Daoist Qing, you have already advanced to the late-stage peak realm?"

"Not bad!"

Li Qing nodded: "I was recently promoted by sheer luck!"

After hearing this person admit it, Luo Yuan fell silent, and it took her a long time to calm down.

“It was the Grand Elder who told me,” Luo Yuan said slowly.

"Furthermore, the Grand Elder also intended to suggest a new option for me!"

"choose?"

Li Qing looked slightly curious.

"Fellow Daoist Qing, would you be willing to explore the path of dual cultivation with this humble woman?"