NOVPUBThe next day, Bai Ruoxi’s debate conference was held as scheduled.
The venue for the grand event was situated outside Tianqing City, at Green Blood Lake.
Green Blood Lake, like a gigantic piece of amber, lay quietly among the mountains, surrounded by spiritual peaks and lofty green trees.
In the mountains, there were plank roads that meandered grandly.
In the distance, waterfalls and streams cascaded, resembling the Milky Way falling from the sky, a spectacular sight to behold.
Amidst these mountains, Green Blood Lake’s wide surface was calm and serene, its surroundings dotted with pavilions while willows gently swayed along both banks, birds sang and flowers fragranced the air.
Under this magnificent scene, one’s mood seemed to relax, blending with nature as one.
This was the reason Bai Ruoxi chose to hold the debate conference outside the city, in this particular location.
The city was filled with noise and disruption, only in this natural landscape outside the city could one find tranquility and serenity.
With the mountains, flowing waters, the lake’s mirror-like surface, swaying willows, and the chorus of birds and fragrance of flowers, one could easily feel closer to nature and more capable of appreciating it.
In the center of the lake stood a pavilion, like a sacred lotus flower, erect in the heart of the lake.
Around the Lake Heart Pavilion were a series of seats shaped like Dao Lotuses, quietly fixed on the lake’s surface.
Only those who received a formal invitation, the geniuses among the young, were allowed to ascend to these places.
These seats were the closest to the Lake Heart Pavilion, the closest to Bai Ruoxi, and offered the clearest listening to Bai Ruoxi’s preaching.
At this moment, some figures were already sitting sparsely upon these Dao Lotus-shaped thrones floating on the lake’s surface.
And by the lakeshore, a crowd of young talents had already gathered, speaking in groups of threes and twos about various matters.
"It is well-known that Fairy Bai excels at preaching and teaching. As someone with an Innate Taoist Body, her understanding of the Dao far surpasses that of ordinary people. I even heard that Fairy Bai has already embarked upon the Dao, so to be here and listen to her lecture is truly a blessing for us all."
"Yes, Fairy Bai has entered the Dao at such a young age; her future advancement to the Saint Realm is beyond doubt..."
"The Saint Realm? With Fairy Bai’s astonishing talents, it wouldn’t be excessive to say she could become a Supreme Saint, or even a Quasi-Emperor."
"..."
Many people chatted animatedly, excited at the opportunity to attend the debate conference hosted by Bai Ruoxi.
Just then, a disturbance suddenly spread through the crowd.
"The Saint Heir of Jiuli, Han Jiuming, has arrived!"
Someone exclaimed.
The crowd by the lakeshore parted at once, and not far off, Han Jiuming and his entourage stepped forward, heading straight toward the foremost Dao Lotus seat.
As the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, one of the four great powers of Tianyuan Nation controlling dozens of counties in the eastern region of Tianyuan Nation, Bai Ruoxi naturally would not be stingy with sending a formal invitation to him.
Under the attention of many, Han Jiuming walked to the circle of Dao Lotuses closest to the Lake Heart Pavilion and sat down on one of them.
Those following him stood quietly on the water’s surface.
These individuals were martial artists and cultivators of no small cultivation level, standing on the water as if on flat ground.
"I’m really envious, being able to listen to Fairy Bai’s lecture up close."
Some in the crowd said enviously; most of them had not received a formal invitation and could only find the best available spot along the lakeshore.
The Saint Heir of the Sunset Sect had also arrived but currently had no right to cross the lakeshore and ascend to the Dao Lotus.
Even though the Sunset Sect was considered a significant power in Donglin County and belonged to one of the Superior Sects there,
the gathering of various factions’ geniuses here was far too numerous.
The Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect was present, and compared to him, the Sunset Sect seemed insignificant.
"The Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect has arrived!"
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Someone’s expression tightened, and after Han Jiuming had ascended to a seat on the Dao Lotus, another figure stepped into the lake and walked towards the Dao Lotus ahead.
It was indeed the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect.
The Red Blood Sword Sect, although not on par with the Jiuli Ghost Sect, was also a faction with deep roots, housing a Supreme Saint within its ranks.
If the Jiuli Ghost Sect could be considered an ultra first-rate power in Tianyuan Nation, then the Red Blood Sword Sect could very well be regarded as a first-rate power.
Apart from lacking a Quasi-Emperor, their foundation was not much less than that of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
"It’s been a while, Brother Jiuming, your elegance remains unchanged."
The Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect came by Han Jiuming’s side, offered him a smile and a greeting, and then glanced at the seat next to Han Jiuming before finally taking a seat on a Dao Lotus circle behind Han Jiuming.
There were very few Dao Lotus cushions in this foremost ring, a total of six.
One had been taken by Han Jiuming, leaving only five.
It was destined that many would come to listen to the Dao today.
In his opinion, taking a seat in the second circle allowed one to clearly hear the preaching from the center of the lake; there was no need to covet those few countable positions in the first circle and thereby draw unnecessary attention.
Qinchuan had arrived as well.
"Excuse me, pardon me, please."
Qinchuan, accompanied by Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji, made his way from the back of the crowd.
"Who do you think you are, lad? A mere Meridian Opening Realm, and you dare to squeeze up front, looking for..."
Someone was about to curse loudly, but when Ye Xuanji’s indifferent gaze swept over, the man was suddenly startled and quickly shut his mouth.
He felt a chill in his heart.
A mere glance from an attendant by Qinchuan’s side carried such authority; it was clear to him that this young man was no ordinary person but likely a descendant of some great power.
Realizing this, the individual immediately stepped aside, clearing the way.
Qinchuan, seeing this, couldn’t be bothered to pursue the matter and led Zhou Xi and the others into the lake, heading straight for the front row, and took a seat right next to the Jiuli Saint Heir.
As Qinchuan took his seat, the lake’s surroundings immediately buzzed with disbelief.
"Who is that guy? He dares to act so boldly, taking a seat in the front row, on equal footing with the Jiuli Saint Heir?!"
"Yes, even the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect only took a seat in the second row, and this guy actually went past the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect and took a front row seat, equating himself with the Jiuli Saint Heir?"
Many were astonished and could not help but speculate about Qinchuan’s identity.
For in this gathering, the chosen from all sides converged; what was being compared here were the backgrounds and foundations of each household.
Those who could take a seat in the very front were, without a doubt, heirs of the top powers in Tianyuan Nation.
Like the Jiuli Saint Heir.
And now, Qinchuan, an unknown individual, had calmly taken a seat in the front row as well.
It wasn’t just the people around the lake who were shocked; even the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect sitting in the second row was bewildered. Looking at Qinchuan who had taken a seat in front of him, he furrowed his brows, wondering which power’s descendant could be so presumptuous.
However, when he noticed the token hanging from Qinchuan’s waist after he sat down, he was instantly taken aback.
That token, it was unmistakably the identity token of the Saint Heir of the Congyun Sect.
"The Congyun Sect?"
The Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect was immediately shocked.
Wasn’t the Congyun Sect that already declining faction? There were rumors it had fallen so far as to be considered an insignificant minor sect.
This person is the Saint Heir of the Congyun Sect, yet he dares to be so audacious, surpassing him in taking a seat in the front row, on equal footing with the Jiuli Saint Heir?
