Chapter 155: Five Elements Sect Visits

The flying ship of the Falling Money Merchant Association soared through the clouds, piercing a cloud layer. Guests lounged on the deck, enjoying a moment of tranquility.

Suddenly, a colossal shadow enveloped them.

They looked up in astonishment to find an exceptionally massive flying ship appearing overhead.

The Falling Money Merchant Association’s ship was already considered enormous, but next to this new vessel, it seemed as tiny as an infant.

The exterior of the new ship was adorned with colorful, sparkling gems, instantly identifying it as an extraordinary craft.

"Whose flying ship is that?" people whispered, having never seen one so grand.

An observant person noticed, "Look at the emblem on the side of the ship! It's the Five Elements Sect's flying ship!"

"The Five Elements Sect?"

People had only heard the name of the Five Elements Sect; they rarely saw them travel, especially not with such a grand display.

"Could it be that some peerless great demon has appeared, requiring the Five Elements Sect's elders to go together and eradicate it?" In the cultivation world, the Five Elements Sect's reputation was significantly better than the Dao Seeking Sect's.

"Looking at its direction, is it heading to the Dao Seeking Sect?"

"So, is it to eradicate a great demon, or to visit the Dao Seeking Sect?"

"Our purpose for this trip is to eliminate those monsters and devils from the Dao Seeking Sect and show them the might of our Five Elements Sect!"

On the Five Elements Sect's flying ship, Sect Leader Qiu Jin'an encouraged everyone, "Last time, it was my misjudgment. I forgot that Yunzhi was Daoist Buyu's disciple and eligible to compete, so our Five Elements Sect suffered a small loss!"

"But not this time. I've found out that Daoist Buyu has gone missing, and Yunzhi has officially become the acting sect leader. She can now be considered my peer and will no longer participate in activities meant for disciples!"

"This is an opportunity! Without Yunzhi as a threat, the Dao Seeking Sect is nothing!"

"Haven't we been enduring hardships for this very victory, for the honor of the Five Elements Sect!"

Qiu Jin'an was determined to wipe away his past disgrace this time. To show off in front of the Dao Seeking Sect, he had specifically brought the sect's most luxurious flying ship.

On the flying ship, one after another, genius disciples listened to Qiu Jin'an's speech, their eyes ablaze with fighting spirit.

They were all hand-picked geniuses of the Five Elements Sect, each with unique strengths and profound insights into Five Elements magic, rarely encountering rivals at their level.

They had been taught by their elders to avoid interacting with people from the Dao Seeking Sect when undertaking missions, as Dao Seeking Sect members were said to be extremely difficult to deal with and defy common sense.

Youths often have a rebellious streak, and now, finally having a chance to contend with the Dao Seeking Sect, they were eager to make a grand showing and let the Dao Seeking Sect know what true genius was.

Among them were also disciples who participated in the previous exchange, but only Yunzhi had taken action that time, failing to demonstrate the Dao Seeking Sect's overall strength. They knew little about the Dao Seeking Sect and saw this as merely an opportunity to showcase their own abilities.

A bright-eyed young woman looked at Qiu Jin'an with blazing eyes. Clenching her fists, she exclaimed, "For the honor of the Five Elements Sect!"

The young woman's words were like a stone dropped into a calm lake, sending ripples outwards and prompting a resounding response from the Five Elements Sect disciples.

"For the honor of the Five Elements Sect!"

"For the honor of the Five Elements Sect!"

Seeing the young woman, Qiu Jin'an's expression changed dramatically. "Why are you here? You're not on the visiting list!"

The young woman feigned anger. "Why can't I come? I finally have a chance to visit the Dao Seeking Sect, and you wouldn't even invite me to such a fun event!"

"Visiting the Dao Seeking Sect cannot be described as 'fun'; it should be 'dangerous'!" Qiu Jin'an corrected the young woman's flawed logic.

Some younger disciples, who didn't recognize the young woman, secretly transmitted to an elder disciple, "Senior Brother, who is she?"

"All I know is her name is Shangguan Yu. Her identity is unclear, but she was with the Sect Leader even before I joined the Five Elements Sect. There's a rumor that she was favored by the previous Sect Leader, believed to be his illegitimate daughter or the current Sect Leader's half-sister. The Sect Leader is quite lenient with her actions."

With the Dao Seeking Sect almost in sight, Qiu Jin'an couldn't possibly send Shangguan Yu back, and she likely wouldn't listen anyway. Rather than losing face in public, he decided to concede.

As they spoke, the flying ship reached the Dao Seeking Sect's mountain gate and docked nearby.

In front of the Dao Seeking Sect's mountain gate, Acting Sect Leader Immortal Fairy and eight elders had already unfurled a banner to welcome the Five Elements Sect.

Qiu Jin'an led his entourage off the ship, a faint smile playing on his lips as he observed the Dao Seeking Sect's reaction. He was certain these people had never seen such a luxurious flying ship.

The Grand Elder stepped forward and extended a hand towards Qiu Jin'an. Just as Qiu Jin'an was about to shake it, the Grand Elder said, "Parking fee."

The Grand Elder wasn't there for a handshake, but to collect a fee. Normally, when the five great immortal sects visited each other, their leaders would conjure mists or clouds with their magic, which would dissipate upon arrival, making travel very convenient. It was rare for someone like Qiu Jin'an to arrive by flying ship. A ship this large stopping in front of the Dao Seeking Sect's gate would certainly incur a charge; it wasn't a free parking or docking area.

Qiu Jin'an said in a deep voice, "I am representing the Five Elements Sect on a visit."

The Grand Elder pondered for a moment, finding Qiu Jin'an's point valid. "Then it's twenty percent off."

Qiu Jin'an took a deep breath, telling himself to be magnanimous and not to quibble with these eccentric people from the Dao Seeking Sect. The flying ship Qiu Jin'an piloted was so massive that its parking fee was dozens of times higher than an ordinary ship's, making his heart ache.

But the thought of soon showing off to the Dao Seeking Sect made him overlook this minor detail.

Immediately after, Qiu Jin'an saw the Dao Seeking Sect members and the banner hanging above them.

The welcome for the Five Elements Sect was exceptionally grand; the banner had been personally inscribed by an immortal, making it truly unique in the world. Although Huang Doudou seemed unreliable, he possessed excellent calligraphy skills, and the characters on the banner were vigorous and elegant, exuding a powerful aura.

The words on the banner were simple: "Welcome Five Elements Sect," but they were not in modern script. Qiu Jin'an squinted, recognizing them as ancient characters. Was the Dao Seeking Sect showing off its cultural heritage? How laughable! Did they not know that he had once been immersed in ancient studies and was highly knowledgeable about ancient culture?

Qiu Jin'an smiled and uttered a string of obscure, difficult-to-understand words in an ancient language that only a few understood. While ancient texts could still be traced, ancient pronunciations were nearly incomprehensible, or rather, known to no one, as only the written form could survive, not the spoken.

He had accidentally obtained these "reverberations" from a ruin. Based on the arrangement of surrounding artifacts and surviving texts, it seemed to be an ancient site for sacrificing to an immortal, where the immortal had enjoyed the sacrificial process. The reverberations were grand and ancient, likely the immortal's praise for the priests after receiving the sacrifice. Qiu Jin'an felt it was perfectly suited for the current occasion. This also explained why the sounds could survive: because they were an immortal's voice.

Lu Yang quietly asked Immortal Fairy what Sect Leader Qiu had said.

Immortal Fairy looked bewildered. "His accent is so heavy, I can't quite hear it. It sounds like he's saying, 'Great Immortal, please accept your servant's humblest offering.'"

"Could it be that he recognized my identity?"

Immortal Fairy was a little pleased; finally, someone knew her immortal status and was so humble, far better than Yunzhi and Lu Yang. She even considered making him vice-leader of the Immortal Cult.

Qiu Jin'an noticed their puzzled expressions and nodded with satisfaction. "You don't understand what I'm saying, do you?"