Chapter 2012 2013: Gate of the Foreign Realm
Chapter 2012 2013: Gate of the Foreign Realm
Ling Zhenfei said, "You don't need to worry too much. So many have come from Wuliang Mountain this time, a team of over a hundred, all experts. Even if someone tries to cause trouble, it would only delay them for a while.
No one in this world has the strength to take on Wuliang Mountain."
Murong Liuqing said, "It seems we really shouldn't have come here on foot. If we had taken a plane or a car like the others, this might not have happened."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Yeah, things are different now. We can't always take the old paths."
Murong Liuqing said, "There's no point in saying anything now. We can only hope our senior brothers arrive smoothly."
They sat and rested, while cultivators continuously ascended from beneath the mountain.
Some came in groups of three or two; some came in large groups, and very few came alone.
With little time left before the Foreign Land Space's gate opens, many cultivators have rushed to reach the top.
Just then, spiritual energy once again surged, and a strong impact emanated from the Gate of the Foreign Realm.
Everyone couldn't help but look toward the Gate of the Foreign Realm.
Three knocks were heard in succession, then the knocking stopped.
Ling Zhenfei said to Sun Wei, "These sounds are so strange, they make me anxious, like something is going to happen."
Sun Wei said, "Yeah, these knocking sounds are indeed abnormal, but we're all first-time cultivators here; we have no idea what it signifies."
Ling Zhenfei said, "The ones probably most anxious are the top members of the major sects."
Sun Wei said, "Brother Ling, I feel a bit uneasy too. I don't know what's going to happen."
Ling Zhenfei said, "That's normal. I have a bad feeling too."
Everything came so suddenly; everyone looked in the direction of the Gate of the Foreign Realm, lost in thought.
A disciple from the Tianling Spirit Palace suddenly approached them.
As he came closer, he looked toward Murong Liuqing and the others and said, "Are you people from Wuliang Mountain?"
Murong Liuqing said, "Yes, we are from Wuliang Mountain. Is there something you need from us, brother?"
The person said, "A message from the master: Wuliang Mountain representatives are invited to a meeting at the main hall this evening."
Murong Liuqing was momentarily taken aback but eventually nodded and said, "Wuliang Mountain acknowledges."
After speaking, the person turned and left.
Murong Liuqing's expression was troubled as everything was so sudden. An abrupt meeting suggested that most sects had arrived.
But as for Wuliang Mountain, only an official disciple like her was present, along with three guest elders. Attending the meeting could only be embarrassing.
At this point, Ling Zhenfei said, "They must be discussing the knocking sounds. These sounds have unsettled many people; those in power might know something."
Murong Liuqing said, "Without more people from Wuliang Mountain, this puts us at a disadvantage."
Ling Zhenfei said, "It is disadvantageous, but attending to listen is worthwhile."
Murong Liuqing nodded, "Let's do that, then. We might as well listen in, it's all we can do."
All day, the four of them waited there, though many arrived, none were from Wuliang Mountain.
As evening approached, with the time almost up, Murong Liuqing led Ling Zhenfei and Sun Wei to the main hall.
Zhang Zhenlin stayed behind to watch the place; it wouldn't do for everyone to leave, leaving only the Wu Liang main hall there.
The three headed to the main hall, a place once said to have been the residence of the Star Lord.
Ling Zhenfei said, "We're few in number now, so let's just listen once inside and not talk much."
Murong Liuqing said, "Wuliang Mountain's representation this time is uncertain, so our words will hold no weight."
Ling Zhenfei said, "They're likely discussing the knocking sounds; we can gain insight."
The three entered the main hall this way.
The hall was not large in scale, but with so many people, it felt cramped; each sect had several representatives, and the hall was now crowded.
As a prestigious member of the Three Great Immortal Palaces, Wuliang Mountain's seating was near the front, with many already seated.
Murong Liuqing sat in the seat designated for Wuliang Immortal Palace, with Ling Zhenfei and Sun Wei sitting behind her.
Not far away, Ling Zhenfei saw Ji Tianlang, Duan Xianren, Yun Bai, and others from Tianling Palace.
Being part of the Three Great Immortal Palaces, their seating was also quite close.
Ling Zhenfei also saw Du E, but Du E sat farther away, just observing, likely with members of the Du Family beside him.
Sitting at the highest seats were several people, who were the meeting's facilitators.
Three elders were among them; the one at the center appeared about sixty or seventy but radiated vigor despite his age.
Sun Wei whispered to Ling Zhenfei, "That should be the Cultivators Alliance's president, Su Wei, who is Su Liu's father."
Ling Zhenfei nodded. It makes sense why his son is so arrogant with a father like that.
Sun Wei said, "Yes, that's why he's one of the Four Young Masters. Look at his sickly appearance, it's unbearable."
Ling Zhenfei glanced at another person, asking, "And who is the person beside him?"
The neighboring person looked even older, possibly in his eighties, with gray hair and beard.
Sun Wei said, "That person is likely the elder of Tianling Spirit Palace, Si Guo, leading their group this time."
Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, "Si Guo, such an interesting name."
Sun Wei said, "So what? Look at Yun Bai and others. Their names might have originally been something like Gou Dan or Fugui, but they changed them later."
Overhearing their conversation, Murong Liuqing turned back to glare at them, "Can you two just shut up? Nobody will mistake you for being mute."
Sun Wei said, "Miss Murong, look at what you said. It's not time for the meeting yet. Everyone's talking. Why can't we?"
Murong Liuqing raised her phoenix eyes, "Others are discussing serious matters, unlike your boring chatter."
Ling Zhenfei and Sun Wei exchanged a smile, with Sun Wei quipping, "Are you upset because we mentioned Yun Bai?"
Murong Liuqing retorted angrily, "What are you talking about? Don't talk nonsense."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright, alright, we'll stop."
Only then did Murong Liuqing turn her head back.
Ling Zhenfei and Sun Wei glanced at each other, smiling slightly.
Just then, a few more people entered from outside and took their places.
The seats were mostly filled when Wu Wei began speaking.
"Ladies and gentlemen, now that most are here, let's begin our discussion," he announced.
Someone below asked, "Sect Leader Su, what are we discussing this time?"
Su Wei said, "Those who arrived earlier today should know and have seen that the Gate of the Foreign Realm differs from past occurrences.
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