Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 242 Heavy Water Sect

Zhou Qing still remembered that after Elder Fang passed away, the fellow Daoists he had met during his travels across the world came from tens of thousands of miles away to pay their respects, which was quite poignant.

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "I am Zhou Qing from the Qingyun Sect."

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "Why have you all suddenly stopped talking?"

Xiao Xiao smiled wryly and said, "Brother Zhou, please don't be offended. As you know, your Eight Sects Alliance has some friction with our Northern Alliance, so it's understandable that people feel a little uncomfortable when they hear that you come from the Qingyun Sect."

"But these are all matters at the sect level; what do they have to do with us lowly disciples?"

Lin Li chimed in, "That's right. When we travel the world and make friends, we look for those who share our ideals. How can we be prejudiced based on sects? Brother Zhou, please don't mind."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "I'm glad you all don't mind."

Among the three members of the Yin family, Yin Rong was clearly the leader.

She then said, "Actually, the two alliances are only recent developments, and with the formation of these alliances, there have been many frictions. In the past, there was never anything like this."

"I've also heard of the Qingyun Sect. It's very far from here. Senior Brother Zhou, you're truly an extraordinary person to have traveled this far."

With just a few words, the two sides resolved their differences.

Zhou Qing asked, "Where do you all plan to go next, or are you just wandering around aimlessly?"

Xiao Xiao said, "We plan to go to Chongshui Sect."

"To hone the skills of its disciples, Chongshui Sect has set up an arena within the sect, inviting young cultivators from all over the world to compete with the sect's new disciples. I am also eager to experience the power of Chongshui Sect's Tianyi Xuanshui Method."

Xiao Xiao is the eldest disciple of Cloud Mist Valley in this generation. He not only has an extraordinary demeanor, but he is also very confident in his own strength. Therefore, when he talks about challenging the Heavy Water Sect, his eyes are full of the belief that he will win.

The people around him all looked at him with admiration, clearly Xiao Xiao had won over these companions with his strength and character.

Looking at the expressions of these people, Zhou Qing found it quite amusing. It was as if he were seeing his junior brothers and sisters, who always looked at him with the same eyes.

Zhou Qing looked at the three members of the Yin family and smiled, "Are you three also going to challenge the Chongshui Sect?"

Yin Rong stuck out her tongue and said, "Forget about us, the gap is too big, we won't learn anything, and it will only discourage us. We're here to cheer on Brother Xiao."

"Fang Sheng, the eldest disciple of Chongshui Sect this generation, is at the same level as Brother Xiao. It will definitely be a fierce battle between them."

As she spoke, a longing look appeared in her eyes.

Xiao Xiao said, "Brother Zhou, if you have nothing else to do, why don't you come with us to Chongshui Sect? You must have considerable cultivation to have made it this far from Qingyun Sect."

"Why don't we go up on stage and compete? Maybe we can win first place and receive a big reward from Chongshui Sect."

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "Let's skip the competition, but I do plan to go to Chongshui Sect."

"In that case, let's travel together."

Xiao Xiao and the others all agreed, of course.

With Zhou Qing joining them, there were six of them in total, so they traveled together to Chongshui Sect.

This place is less than a thousand miles away from Chongshui Sect. With the physique of a cultivator, even without using sword control techniques, it would only take two or three days to arrive.

The six of them were not in a hurry to get on their way. They would occasionally stop to admire the rare scenery and think about their future spiritual journey.

They were all young, and although they understood that the gap between them would widen significantly in the future—Xiao Xiao would have no problem reaching Foundation Establishment, and had a chance at Golden Core, while Lin Li would most likely also reach Foundation Establishment, whereas the three members of the Yin family might not be able to overcome this hurdle—they didn't care about any of that for now.

After about ten days, the six of them finally arrived at Chongxuan Lake, where the Chongshui Sect was located.

Although Chongxuan Lake is called a lake, its vast expanse makes it seem like an inland sea.

There are hundreds of islands of varying sizes in Chongxuan Lake, and the Chongshui Sect set up its headquarters on these islands.

The Chongshui sect was adept at utilizing water resources, and Chongxuan Lake served as its natural barrier.

If invaded by foreign enemies, the Chongshui Sect can unleash terrifying power by utilizing the dense water vapor of Chongxuan Lake.

Along the shores of Chongxuan Lake, numerous families of varying sizes are scattered, many of which are affiliated families of the Chongshui Sect, while others are powerful families within the Chongshui Sect's territory. Although not affiliated families, they still maintain close ties with the Chongshui Sect.

Besides the various families, there is also a long, bustling market along the lake.

The Eight Alliance also has its own shops in the market.

Although the two alliances were in competition, no major conflicts occurred, and the various sects within the alliances did not sever ties, so they all opened shops in each other's territories.

Moreover, due to Zhou Qing and the Array Formation Association, the Eight Sect Alliance's shops were powerful and occupied a long stretch of storefronts in the market, making them more conspicuous than other sects.

So when the six of them entered the market, intending to find a place to stay for the night, they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement when they saw the Eight Alliance's shop.

Xiao Xiao exclaimed, "Brother Zhou, your Eight Sects Alliance truly lives up to its reputation as the earliest alliance and the most powerful among the four major alliances. Just look at its grandeur!"

Lin Li asked curiously, "Why is the Eight Sects Alliance so powerful? No one else can compare to it."

Xiao Xiao smiled and said, "I'm afraid we'll have to ask Brother Zhou for advice. After all, we're far apart and just beginner disciples. We only know a few bits and pieces about these important matters concerning the sect and even the sect alliance."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "That's a long story. Let's find a place to stay first."

Xiao Xiao said, "Lin Li and I can stay at the shops in Cloud Mist Valley, and Brother Zhou should also be able to stay at the shops of the Eight Sects Alliance. It's just that the three fellow Daoists from the Yin family are hard to arrange. Why don't we go to the market and see if there are any vacant inns?"

The six of them wandered around the market and looked at all the inns, but they couldn't find a single empty room.

They finally inquired at the most luxurious hotel in the center of the market, but it was also full.

The Chongshui Sect's invitation to heroes from all over the world to challenge them had a great impact. Experts from the entire Chongshui Sect territory, and even from several nearby Golden Core sects, all rushed over, filling all the inns in the market.

Yin Rong laughed and said, "Forget it, we cultivators can make do anywhere for one night. Brother Zhou and Brother Xiao, you can make your own arrangements. We'll meet here tomorrow."

Xiao Xiao said helplessly, "That's the only way."

Just as everyone was about to part ways, someone suddenly peeked out from inside the hotel.

The man looked Zhou Qing up and down for a moment, then suddenly his face lit up with surprise and he said, "Are you Dean Zhou?"

Zhou Qing was taken aback and asked, "How do you know me?"

The man smiled and said, "I once saw you in the sect."

"Please come in, sir. I'll go and inform my young master immediately; he's been talking about you all the time."

He then ushered Zhou Qing and the others into the shop.

(End of this chapter)