abnabooks Chapter 239 The Saint Child Ceremony Begins! Ten Thousand Immortals Are Coming! (6300 Words)
Chapter 239 The Saint Child Ceremony Begins! Ten Thousand Immortals Are Coming! (6300 Words)
Chapter 239: The Grand Ceremony of the Saint Child Begins! Ten Thousand Immortals Gather! (6300 words)
Several beams of immortal light fell into the Ghost Immortal Secret Realm. Outside the stone gate, all the disciples were moved and instinctively made way.
A white-haired woman walked ahead, her face stunningly beautiful, her legs straight and slender. Her whole body shimmered and sparkled, with silver threads cascading down like a waterfall, captivating the hearts and souls of those who saw her. She was like a fairy in the mortal world.
She was silent and aloof, exuding a terrifying aura that made people tremble.
What was even more surprising was that the Sect Master Zhuo Canglang, the First Seat of the Sound Lineage Gong Shangyu, the First Seat of the Sword Lineage Dugu Qingqian, the First Seat of the Thunder Lineage Ji Yan... were all following behind her.
"We pay our respects to the Sect Master!"
"We pay our respects to the First Seat!"
Many disciples bowed, some with fear in their eyes, as they looked at the white-haired woman, trying to guess her identity.
"Senior, Sect Master, why have you come?" Wang Xiu landed and was somewhat surprised and delighted.
Swish!
Unexpectedly, at the moment they saw him, Snow Ancestor, Dugu Qingqian, and the others all had their pupils shrink, and they took several steps back in unison.
Especially Dugu Qingqian, in an instant, she was on guard as if facing a formidable enemy, her Sword Intent soaring into the sky, materializing into substance, and the sword light boiling.
Her arms were raised in front of her, both trembling.
The might of the Saint permeated the air, making it difficult for the disciples present to catch their breath.
"Cough cough cough..." Zhuo Canglang covered his lips and coughed twice, instantly dissipating the oppressive atmosphere in the scene. "Well, we heard that you kid have come up with something extraordinary again, so we came to take a look!"
"Just... to take a look?" Wang Xiu looked at them strangely, scanning them.
"Of course, otherwise, with our status, can we not practice together with you juniors? Right, Senior Sister Dugu Qingqian?" Ji Yan said firmly.
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +1111 mana!]
"...Yes!" Dugu Qingqian looked deeply at Wang Xiu, her gaze filled with complex emotions, and said so.
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +1444 mana!]
"Ah~" Wang Xiu made a meaningful sound, then looked at Snow Ancestor and smiled, "Senior, you just recovered, and you're interested in this too? I am truly honored on Spirit Turtle Peak!"
Snow Ancestor's face was expressionless as she said, "The thing you came up with, it's a bit profound, I'm afraid they won't understand it!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +6666 mana!]
Upon hearing this, Zhuo Canglang and the others all had strange expressions and secretly cursed in their hearts.
Could it be that it's not because you, old man, were tortured to death by Wang Xiu in the Soul Dueling Machine and felt indignant, so you had to drag us along?
If other Immortal Gate people were to find out...
The Earth Immortal Ancestor of the Three Purities Immortal Gate, together with the other Saints, joining forces to deal with the Saint Child of the sect.
We would be laughed at!
Of course, they could only mutter these words in their hearts and dare not show them.
"So that's how it is! Senior, you are knowledgeable and well-read. With you and the other elders personally overseeing it, I believe my Soul Dueling Machine can reach new heights! Please..." Wang Xiu smiled brightly and welcomed them into the stone gate.
Passing through the stone gate, leaving behind imprints, a few people entered a separate space.
"Hurry, bring out the Soul Dueling Machine!" Snow Ancestor urged anxiously.
Without a word, Dugu Qingqian immediately complied.
Zhuo Canglang sighed softly.
Ji Yan hesitated for a moment, but still opened the Soul Dueling Machine.
Only Gong Shangyu wore a bitter smile on his face. "Is it really okay to do this? Joining forces to deal with a junior is a disgrace!"
Snow Ancestor didn't say anything, but glanced at him lightly.
Gong Shangyu startled and obediently took out the Soul Dueling Machine.
"Attack, attack, attack!"
"Act separately!"
"I'll attack him head-on, Xiao Zhuo, cooperate with me, Xiao Ji, manipulate thunder interference!" Snow Ancestor commanded the whole scene with great enthusiasm.
This time, they must defeat that wicked Wang Xiu!
"I'll attack him from the lower path!" Dugu Qingqian said expressionlessly.
Gong Shangyu remained silent, taking out an erhu and immersing himself in the realm of music.
The emitted sound waves carried a chilling intent, transforming into invisible blades that killed people.
The saints joined forces, led by the powerful Earth Immortal.
Although their strength was currently suppressed at the Nascent Soul stage, their imposing presence was still awe-inspiring.
Clap clap clap clap clap!
A series of rapid explosions.
Several figures flew back in succession.
They were in a sorry state!
Snow Ancestor struggled to get up. Suddenly, "Wang Xiu" appeared beside her, standing with hands behind his back, and stepped on her raised chest, pushing her down.
"Your strength is insufficient. Please improve your strength before challenging me again!" Wang Xiu's voice was gentle and distant, like the salty and humid wind on the coast.
But when it reached the ears of the others, it made them blush.
In the next moment, the scene became dim.
[Challenge failed!]
[Duration of this attempt: ten breaths!]
The good news was that they had performed much better in the ten breaths compared to their individual challenges.
The bad news was that even when they joined forces, they could only last for ten breaths under Wang Xiu's control!
This was too outrageous!
"Damn it, why is this kid so strong?"
"Cough cough... Grand Ancestor, the Saint Child's strength is strong, that's a good thing!" Zhuo Canglang said with a strange expression.
"Um..." Snow Ancestor was stunned for a moment. It seemed like there was some truth to it, but understanding the truth didn't mean she could accept being beaten like this.
"Continue, continue, let's try again!"
"Change tactics, I'll attack head-on, Xiao Zhuo will go to the flank, Xiao Ji will launch a sneak attack! We will definitely win this time!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +6666 mana!]
"I'll attack him from the bottom lane!" Dugu Qingqian gritted her teeth.
Smack! Smack! Smack!
As expected, they were once again pushed back, with results similar to last time.
"Wang Xiu" stepped on Dugu Qingqian's chest, looked down at her, shook his head, and said, "Your strength is average, please improve your strength before challenging again!"
Average?
Upon hearing these two words, Dugu Qingqian instantly had a brain hemorrhage!
You're the average one, your whole family is average!
"Come again!"
"Sigh...such a lack of refinement!" Gong Shangyu shook his head and sighed, reluctantly being pulled into battle!
[Challenge failed!]
"Continue!"
"Why bother...why bother..." Gong Shangyu said with a bitter face, sighing.
[Challenge failed!]
"Don't stop!"
"Or...let it go?" Gong Shangyu advised again.
[Challenge failed!]
...
"Or, should we really give up?" This time, Zhuo Canglang couldn't help but speak up.
After being beaten so many times, there was no hope of winning at all!
"What does it matter? Let's fight him!!! Watch me perform the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix and take him down directly!"
Gong Shangyu took out a suona from the box behind him, his eyes turning red.
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +1666 mana!]
He also unleashed real fire.
The mighty Saint Manifestation Almighty, repeatedly trampled upon, who could bear such humiliation?
He had to fight!
...
The arrival of Snow Ancestor and the others.
Made the atmosphere in the Douhun Internet Cafe even more lively.
After hearing that the Sect Master and several Elders had come here, the elders and protectors of various sects...also came one after another, participating in the internet cafe.
Boom!
On the hillside, Wang Xiu lay on a rocking chair, the golden sunlight slanting, distorting around him.
His body was covered in radiance, runes filled the sky, as if there were divine rainbows flowing.
Nascent Soul Eighth Layer!
Many powerful individuals gathered here, eagerly blowing him.
Especially with the arrival of Snow Ancestor and the others, they further contributed to Wang Xiu's cultivation.
His aura became incredibly solid, with a halo appearing behind his head.
As if he had come from the divine realm.
"Mmm...I wonder if I can break through the Astral Projection stage before the seal on Sea Demon Island completely shatters?" Wang Xiu slowly opened his eyes and said.
Nascent Soul and Astral Projection were a major watershed.
In the cultivation world, many sect masters of major sects only had this level of cultivation.
Once they reached this realm, no matter where they went, they could be considered important figures.
And among the many inheritances in Wang Xiu's body, many secret techniques and powers could be better utilized in the Astral Projection stage.
At that time, his strength would undoubtedly skyrocket once again.
He would be better prepared to face the upcoming calamity.
But this step was not simply about accumulating mana, it also required a certain level of comprehension of the laws of heaven and earth.
It couldn't be rushed!
...
Several days later.
The entire Three Purities Immortal Gate was bustling.
One grand formation after another opened, immortal light filled the air, radiant colors permeated the space, filling it.
In the vast void.
Countless rays of light converged, condensing into a hundred zhang tall heavenly gate.
As if it were made of immortal stones.
It shimmered with dazzling Mysterious Light.
In front of the heavenly gate, white jade steps descended, with a total of three hundred and thirty thousand steps, each step engraved with intricate runes, and various ancient auspicious beast patterns, vivid and lifelike.
Time passed, and the immortal energy grew stronger.
After passing through the heavenly gate, an immortal palace sat atop the peak of the mountains, shrouded in clouds, emitting a faint soft light, like a beautiful palace, ethereal and out of the ordinary.
"So this is the Three Purities Immortal Gate? It's really magnificent!"
"Didn't they say it has been desolate for many years? They can't even afford to pay the disciples' salaries?"
"Those are just rumors. The Three Purities Immortal Gate used to be a powerful sect that dominated the righteous path. Even a starved camel is still bigger than a horse!"
"That's right! Moreover, today is the ceremony for the ascension of the Three Purities Saint Child. How could it be shabby?"
"..."
On the white jade steps, countless powerful cultivators from the Immortal Gate climbed up, their eyes filled with reverence, as if on a pilgrimage.
The Immortal Gate Grotto-Heaven, standing proudly in the clouds, was the Sacred Land in the hearts of countless cultivators in the world.
Fenglai Peak.
The welcoming peak of the Three Purities, at this moment, was filled with guests, a sea of people.
"Donghai Qingjing, presenting a pair of precious jade ruyi as a gift to the Three Purities, to congratulate the Saint Child—"
(Note: The translation provided is a literal translation and may not capture the full meaning or cultural nuances of the original text.)
The ceremonial envoy wore a colorful brocade robe, dignified and majestic, singing loudly.
"Heh - Eight Treasure Jade Ruyi? This is a rare treasure. The Quiet Monk is quite generous!"
"Who is this person? I've never heard of them before..."
"It seems like an Independent Cultivator?"
The crowd exclaimed, their gazes falling on the flamboyant figure in the center of the crowd.
"May I ask, Fellow Daoist, who is this Quiet Monk? Could it be that you have a connection with the Three Purities?" someone curiously asked.
"Never!" replied the Quiet Monk.
"Then why is he so generous?"
The crowd was puzzled. Wasn't he just here to attend a banquet? A small gift of money would have sufficed, why go all out?
"Heh, a group of short-sighted people!" The Quiet Monk twirled his mustache and looked down at the crowd, saying, "Who is this Three Purities Saint Child? He possesses the rare Twelve-Colored Nascent Soul, with extraordinary talent, astonishing combat power, invincible at the same level, and can easily slay demons even if they are stronger... Even the Saint Children and Saintesses of other Grotto-Heavens hold him in high regard!"
Such a person is like a true dragon soaring above the nine heavens!
I dare to assert that the Three Purities Immortal Gate will return to its peak and stand proudly at the top of the Immortal Alliance. It's only a matter of time!
Today is the coronation ceremony of the Three Purities Saint Child. The more precious the gift I give him, the more sincere my intentions are, and the more good karma I can accumulate. Isn't that wonderful?"
Upon hearing this, the crowd's eyes brightened as if they had suddenly understood something.
Just then, above their heads, a phoenix flew over, its feathers dazzling with colorful light, leaving behind a trail of rainbows, incredibly divine.
On the back of the phoenix sat a stunning woman, wearing a snow-white long dress, pure and flawless. The hem of her dress fluttered, revealing her graceful figure without a doubt.
A divine halo appeared behind her head, and the sun, moon, and golden wheels emitted radiant light, swirling around her.
"Is that... the Shu Mountain Saintess?"
"Indeed, she is like a fairy from the mortal realm, so beautiful! It's impossible to have any impure thoughts!"
The crowd exclaimed in admiration. Li Xuanqi was truly stunning today.
"The arrival of the Shu Mountain Saintess! She presents a set of Supreme Grade Spirit Weapons: a Yao Guang Liuli Ring, a Yao Guang Liuli Pendant, and a Yao Guang Liuli Mirror, to congratulate the ascension of the Three Purities Saint Child," the ceremonial envoy sang loudly, causing everyone to gasp in astonishment.
"This is... a set of Supreme Grade Spirit Weapons?"
"Wow, what a grand gesture!"
"With this set of Supreme Grade Spirit Weapons, its power is probably not inferior to an ordinary Saint Weapon, right?"
"Even if it's the Shu Mountain Grotto-Heaven, this gift is too precious!"
"It's said that the Shu Mountain Saintess has a close relationship with the Three Purities Saint Child, they are confidants. Today, it seems to be true!"
People discussed fervently, their hearts filled with shock.
Suddenly, another phenomenon appeared in the sky.
A three-story treasure pavilion appeared out of thin air, radiating brilliant light and soaring through the clouds, pulled by six heavenly horses.
In the treasure pavilion, a man stood with his hands behind his back, elegant and imposing without anger.
"The arrival of the Xuanji Saint Child! He presents a Purple Cloud Nine Treasures Box, a Heavenly Grade Puppet Four Beasts Shaking the Mountain Set, and a South Sea Seven Stars Pearl, to congratulate the ascension of the Three Purities Saint Child," the ceremonial envoy announced.
"Hiss!"
"Another set of Supreme Grade Spirit Weapons! These Grotto-Heavens are truly wealthy!"
"People are really incomparable. The treasure that our sect treasures as a mountain guardian is only a High Grade Spirit Weapon!"
"Is your vision narrow? The Supreme Grade Spirit Weapon is not the most precious. The Xuanji Sacred Land is famous for its puppetry, and among the puppets, there are the Immortal, Heavenly, Earthly, and Yellow Fifth Grade puppets. This Heavenly Grade puppet... is already the most precious thing in the Xuanji Sacred Land, second only to the mountain guardian. Even if you offer a treasure mountain, they wouldn't exchange it. And now, they actually gave it away!"
"And there's the Southern Sea Seven Star Pearl, rumored to be a treasure coveted by practitioners of the Puppet Master path. In the eyes of those in need, it is comparable to a Saint Weapon!"
The crowd continued to discuss, expressing their widened horizons.
"Roar—"
Suddenly, a dragon's roar shook the heavens.
In the sky, a golden ancient war chariot emerged from the Shattering Void. The chariot was covered in runes, radiating intense golden light, exuding a divine aura. It transformed into the shadow of an ancient god, guarding by its side.
And pulling the chariot were nine pure-blood Flood Dragons.
"Who is this person? Such a grand display!"
"Oh my, those Flood Dragons have horns on their heads, and limbs are faintly growing on their bellies. This is a sign of imminent Dragon Transformation. Their strength is not to be underestimated. They can actually be tamed to pull a chariot?"
"I know him. He is Ye Guhong, the newly appointed Saint Child of the Tai Xu Grotto-Heaven. It is said that he is a genius who came from the Holy Realm. A month ago, when the Southern Sea Demon Jiao was infected with demonic energy and causing chaos, creating towering waves and harming countless creatures, he went alone and single-handedly suppressed the Demon Jiao. He is unrivaled..."
"I heard that he has an Innate Saint Body, a direct bloodline of the Saints! In the Holy Realm, he is a unique and outstanding figure! Now that his cultivation has reached the Astral Projection stage, he should be the strongest genius among his peers in the South State..."
"That's right, even the limelight of the other Saint Children will be overshadowed by him!"
Ye Guhong sat on the golden war chariot, exuding an imposing aura without anger.
Many powerful figures from the Tai Xu Grotto-Heaven guarded him, holding their heads high and chests out.
Although Ye Guhong had only appeared for a little over a month, he had already gained the recognition of everyone in the Tai Xu Grotto-Heaven. He had an air of being revered!
In their eyes, their own Saint Child was just being low-key. Even compared to the currently most prominent Three Purities Saint Child, he might not be weaker!
"Tai Xu Ye Guhong, I heard that the Three Purities Saint Child has ascended the throne, so I came to offer my respects!"
The war chariot flew to the top of the Phoenix Peak.
Ye Guhong slowly stood up, facing the direction of the Three Purities main peak, and bowed respectfully.
Then, with a wave of his hand, a piece of coral bone several zhang tall appeared in mid-air. It was entirely crimson, emitting a magnificent divine light, sometimes red as blood, sometimes radiant as jade.
Under the sunlight, it was clear to see that within the coral bone, there were dragon and phoenix energies surging, with brilliant rays of light.
The moment this object appeared, the spiritual energy in the heavens and earth surged like a tide, sweeping in from all directions, creating a spectacular scene.
"The Dragon Patterned Phoenix Blood Coral?" The elders sitting in the Phoenix Peak were also alarmed and rushed out, looking at the divine light in the sky, their pupils shrinking.
"Oh my, this is a Holy Medicine!"
"This treasure is extremely rare, with strict conditions for its birth. Only an ancient species with true dragon and phoenix bloodlines, dying in a certain place, and then nurturing for millions of years in a miraculous cave of heaven and earth, has a slight chance of being born. Although it is a Holy Medicine... its value far exceeds that of a Holy Medicine! It can be called a semi-immortal medicine..."
"This prodigal son, this Tai Xu Saint Child is a prodigal son. How can he give away such a treasure?"
Beside the war chariot, the powerful figures of the Tai Xu Grotto-Heaven who were responsible for guarding also widened their eyes.
Obviously, they had no idea what kind of gift Ye Guhong had prepared.
They didn't even know about the existence of the Dragon Patterned Phoenix Blood Coral!
"Saint Child, is this... too precious?" one elder exclaimed, swallowing his saliva, his body trembling.
To give away such a treasure, even if it wasn't his own, it still made his heart bleed!
"I am doing my duty. Do I need to explain to you?" Ye Guhong said expressionlessly, his voice calm.
The elder's back instantly turned cold, feeling an indescribable pressure on his shoulders. He quickly lowered his head, not saying a word.
"It is said that Three Purities Saint Child has accomplished many great things within the Holy Realm, impressing all the geniuses and stealing the limelight. I was skeptical at first... but now, I have no choice but to believe!"
"Even Tai Xu Saint Child holds Three Purities Saint Child in such high regard. They must know something that we don't!"
People are still discussing, and these scenes are so shocking that it goes beyond broadening one's horizons.
Those with keen minds can read more into Ye Guhong's actions and see a different attitude from other Saint Children and Saintesses of other families.
Others treat Three Purities Saint Child as a friend worth paying attention to.
But Ye Guhong...
Seems to place himself beneath Three Purities Saint Child?
This discovery makes many people deeply worried.
"Do you see? Wasn't I right?" The Tranquil Monk is also stunned by this scene, then quickly regains his composure and boasts to others.
"The Tranquil Fellow Daoist has a far-sighted vision, and we are not worthy!"
"In that case, Three Purities truly has the potential to return to its peak. We should definitely establish a good relationship!"
"Fortunately, I haven't given my gift yet, so I can add more!"
"Unfortunately, I've already given my gift..." Someone sighs with regret.
"What's wrong with giving it again? Three Purities has a broad mind and won't mind!" The Tranquil Monk advises.
"The Tranquil Fellow Daoist makes a valid point!"
"Thank you for the advice!"
Everyone realizes this and quickly digs into their pockets to add more gifts.
The Tranquil Monk watches this scene, his lips curling slightly, and he disappears into the crowd.
...
In a certain side hall.
A group of figures resembling Independent Cultivators gather here.
"How did everyone do?"
"Haha, with the Saint Child's influence, I only gave a few pointers, and those people willingly added more gifts!"
"These people are stingy. If we don't do this, they won't be willing to spend money."
"My Three Purities is in need of development. This coronation ceremony has cost a lot of money... just the formations and anomalies alone have consumed a large amount of spirit stones! Those people only know how to come and freeload, giving a small gift for their whole family, and then when they encounter trouble, they want our protection. Where can you find such a good deal?"
"It's still the Sect Master's method that works best!"
...
More and more people arrive.
All the major Blessed Lands and Grotto-Heavens are basically present.
This coronation ceremony is unprecedentedly grand.
Dragon Tiger Grotto-Heaven, Sky-Lifting Grotto-Heaven, Antarctic Grotto-Heaven, Divine Flame Grotto-Heaven... ancient and influential forces, almost all of them have their Saint Childs in attendance.
The remaining Immortal Gates that have not established a Saint Child have also sent out important figures.
Even many powerful individuals who became famous many years ago and have long stopped moving in the outside world have come, just to catch a glimpse of Three Purities Saint Child's true appearance.
Here, the geniuses gather, making the guests who came to witness the ceremony once again marvel at the influence of Three Purities Saint Child.
"Ten thousand immortals have come to court... It has been a long time since I have seen such a bustling scene!"
On Dragon Head Peak, Snow Ancestor stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, and let out a sigh.
"Dong!"
"Dong!"
"Dong!"
The immortal bell rang, a total of thirty-six times, shaking the heavens and the earth.
The immortal music began to play.
A group of graceful figures emerged from the clouds, dozens of female cultivators from the Sound Lineage, dancing elegantly, with the immortal music lingering in the void.
Vaguely visible in the crowd.
A woman dressed in a gorgeous long dress, gently playing the zither.
In the distance, the spectators felt a sense of familiarity with that blurry figure and the sound of the zither.
Could it be... the long-lost Crimson Melody Maiden from the Phoenix Crying Tower?
Peace and harmony filled the world, with colorful auspicious signs, misty radiance, and rainbow spanning the sky.
"We respectfully welcome the Saint Child!"
Accompanied by a long cry.
Crimson radiance surged in the sky.
A young man dressed in a red robe appeared gracefully.
He rode on the ancient divine beast, Calamity Beast, wearing red armor, with a sea of fire trailing behind him. His divine might was awe-inspiring, as if he was treading on hell and reaching for the heavens.
He sat upright on the back of the Calamity Beast.
His figure was slender, elusive, like a red lotus blooming at the peak of a sacred mountain. The red robe was embroidered with golden cloud patterns, exuding an indescribable nobility and elegance.
His waist was straight, calm and affable, as if connected to the heavens and the earth.
"We respectfully welcome the Saint Child!"
"We respectfully welcome the Saint Child!"
"We respectfully welcome the Saint Child!"
All the disciples of the Three Purities shouted loudly, their eyes burning with fervor, their expressions fanatical, shouting again and again, their voices shaking the heavens.
Making all the guests' scalps tingle.
Their minds and bodies were shaken.
Li Xuanqi was seated in the guest seat, unable to help but stand up, her waist slender, her bosom full, her jade legs firm and slender, her eyes like water, staring intently at the distant figure.
"Big brother!" Zhang Yuge also stood up, her eyes filled with surprise, looking into the distance.
It wasn't just him.
Ye Guhong, Sima Yulong, Qizhou, and others, who had deep connections with Wang Xiu in the Holy Realm, all stood up at the same time, looking towards the only figure in the vast world.
Whoosh!
Wang Xiu stood up, stepping on the void, and countless seas of fire submitted beneath his feet.
Countless fire rain fell like shooting stars, not scorching hot, landing on the mountaintops, forests, lakes, and the crowd, turning into brilliant and magnificent lotus flowers, dazzling to the extreme.
At this moment, the heavens and the earth bloomed for him!
(End of this chapter)