Fly in dragon's wings
Huanying Hall is a wide room that can occupy an influx of people going in and out. Each person has their own tables, teapots, and palates that could give convenience to their own tastes.
As everyone is settled in their own places, Yan LanJin spoke with the voice not too loud, just enough to be heard by everyone inside the Huanying Hall.
The abrupt question asked by him received a lot of reactions some are asking in return but they didn't have the guts to voice it out only in their minds.
"How would we know? No one told us!"
"Don't give us cold shoulders Sect Leader Yan you are the one who asked us to be here!"
"Just tell us ba! How would we know if you won't tell us?"
The atmosphere turned full of queries reflecting on everyone's faces. Yan LanJin perceived the interrogating reactions. A soft smile appeared on his face: "I asked everyone to be here to give your new assignments. I heard from the elders that the disciples are improving way faster than before. It is a piece of good news to the Yan Sect and in return, I advise the elders to send their disciples for field works. And we agreed to that. Today, I am giving you a travel pass tablet that could allow passing through varied borders of Zhuàngguān Continent. The disciples could go in groups and join activities in the Zhuàngguān Empire. The prizes are not to belittle each would be given the prize that they deserve."
The adamant declaration received a series of reactions from the disciples in the Huanying Hall. Those who are not fun of traveling could be seen with slump shoulders opposite to those who loved outdoor activities that give a wide smile that almost reaches their ears.
After the disciples fall in line to receive their travel pass tablet they all went on their desired groups.
Wang ZhenXian is grouped with the other three: Lou JianHeng, Wen Chengling, and Bai Xingzi.
Their group could be considered the strongest group as they were composed of two martial artists, one mage, and one spiritual martial artist.
Holding their travel pass tablet that is made up of the green jade with the characters between it illuminating a sparkling aura.
The one looking at the activity is no other than the Venerable Shizun. The other elders are left in the Yan Sect to protect what needs to be protected.
"Wang Gongzi."
The sudden call made the other disciple turn their heads one hundred eighty degrees. All eyes on the one being called. Wang ZhenXian also felt goosebumps in his skin from being looked at. The eye of the people watching him is dying with curiosity and envy. As the right hand of Yan LanJin never talks to other disciples in a friendly manner.
"Ayah! ZhenXian Xiong are you close with Shen Yue?" Wen Chengling suddenly nudged him to be noticed.
Wang ZhenXian made a blank face: "..."
Hey bro! We are not close. Use your eyes and see.
"Wang Gongzi! Can we talk for a bit?" Shen Yue asked in a friendly manner adding salt to the wounded eyes looking at them.
"Sure." Without a choice, he was brought to the side of the Huanying Hall and far a bit to the other disciples in groups.
"Huangdi wants to give you this before you go and explore the competition." Shen Yue get a small pouch on his bosom and handed the latter to him.
Wang ZhenXian accepted the small white pouch with the embroidery of delicate blue clouds not inspecting what is inside as he have no curiosity of what's inside, he leisurely tucked it in his soul ring: "Kindly send my thanks to Huangdi brother Shen." He said while cupping his hands.
When they are about to depart Yan Jiangquing asked everyone to ride with their sword, for them to arrive faster at their destination and to avoid being ambushed if they take the land for transportation.
The mages who refined magic pills as well as the spiritual artist were partnered with martial artists and together ride their swords. Wang ZhenXian who doesn't know how to ride Wuming were utterly dumbfounded. Why did he not think it sooner?
The groups immediately find the solution to their problem and immediately ride with their group mates. Wen Chengling is the passenger of Bai Xingzi as he knows how to ride his sword even before he went to the monastery. Lou JianHeng on the other hand, it's only a piece of cake to him.
Without no one assisting him, he tried his best to stabilize in the body of Wuming. Wuming who knows that his master is an amateur to maneuvering him and he also helps him to balance his body.
Yan Jiangquing almost went out of sight riding his sword, Jiu Zhou abruptly appeared in front of Wang ZhenXian.
Wang ZhenXian was surprised and accidentally slipped out his leg on the body of Wuming. Yan Jiangquing instantly holds Wang ZhenXian's waist and turned to transfer his disciple on his sword.
"Shi-Shizun I can...disciple can start to practice riding Wuming."
"If that is the case you would be left behind. Just observed what I do and put in your mind when we return you can ride Wuming."
Wang ZhenXian could only sigh he was utterly defeated mah!
He didn't probe further and just stay still the next moment they are already in front of everyone.
Those who are following them were aghast in disbelief. Who wouldn't? There was that scarlet news that scattered the last two months ago. And they were reminded now. Although their mouths are tingling to gossip and comment on what they witnessed they can only bite their tongues and follow silently.
After an hour they meet a heavy fog in the midst of blue seas. It is the west hole blue seas, the most dangerous site in traveling as rumors had it, many people are sacrifice in the west hole blue seas. Blood should be as of the depth of the seas to allow the people to pass in the boundary or else they would be lost in the heavy white fog. It is where the name came from. The place is in the geography of the West that is blue oceans and the hole that eats up blood of people.
Everyone felt goosebumps risen on their skin.
"Follow me closely." A voice gentle-like breeze felt like whispers in the ears of the disciples it seems to be contained of magnets that attracted them to follow the voice, it is Yan Jiangquing's voice added with spiritual power that gives every sword a direction.
When they are about to exit the heavy fog a roar suddenly erupted and droplets of water were splashed on their faces.
Moments later and a blue flame lighted up the surface of the calm water making one's heart panicked and mouth started chanting sutras for safety.
"Shizun what was that noise?" Wang ZhenXian momentarily asked. Curiosity arises in him, seeking valid answers to ease his leaping heart from shock.
"I don't know." Yan Jiangquing said in a resolute manner
Wang ZhenXian: "..."
Shizun, why are you like this? You are indeed Venerable!
But what is surprising is among the disciples following them, no one dares to ask and voice out their thoughts. Seemingly holding their breaths and afraid of the animal below their feet. They didn't know all are chanting sutra verses together making the chanting powerful.
"What are you doing in my territory?~" A big loud raspy singsong voice erupted in the air. As if blowing anyone in the vicinity. The tone of the voice is like a person performing at the opera.
"We are the people from Yan Sect and we intend to pass the west hall blue seas to arrived at our destination." Yan Jiangquing resolutely reasoned out.
But the latter made a huge huff like a hurricane that could wash away everyone in their feet good thing Yan Jiangquing put a barrier to the disciples following them.
"I don't understand what your saying~ maybe you are the members of the people who almost stole my spirit ball of essence~ I won't let you out of this place alive~." The reply continued with a singsong voice.
Everyone was nervous as they have barely seen their opponent. Maybe the opponent is in front of them. Even if they used spiritual sense they can't perceive what is in front of them.
The huff is followed by big waves and the spreading red and blue fire. And the waves almost have the intelligence to jump on their feet but they bounced when got in contact with the barrier. After the first wave, another wave is approaching like a tsunami that could reach the sky and heaven and cover the entire continent.
Wang ZhenXian tried to use his mind in the drastic situation one could only rely on their guts: "Hello~." He said in a singsong tone, voice as sweet as honey, beautiful as a blossoming flower.
When the water is almost eating them it stopped. And everyone released their breaths they thought they will die without even fighting.
To say it clearly, they can't right now in the midst of the sea. They have companions who don't have the power to fly with their swords how could they fight. They can only look at Wang ZhenXian whose voice is heard.
Noticing that the abrupt stop Wang ZhenXian continued: "Hello~ I am one of those Yan Sect people ~ Together with my Shizun and my fellow disciples~ We would like to request to open the boundary of west hole blue seas~ we don't mean any harm to you, dear sir~." After the singsong way of sentences, a series of laughs could be heard it was not from his companions but the person outside the barrier.
A few moments later, a big round eyes could be seen appearing on the heavy fog: "May I know the name of this friend?~"
The sudden call of 'friend' from the latter made Wang ZhenXian startled but he has no choice and clenched his hands: "I am Wang ZhenXian~"
Hearing the name of the latter, the big round eyes whole body emerged on the heavy fog. Everyone was terrified, it is the mighty dragon that was left on the deserted island of Zhuàngguān Continent but right now living in the west hole blue seas. Its scales could be perceived as a million years old looking like impenetrable by anything.
"I am Xiao Lin~ it is good to meet thy friend who knows my language~" The mighty dragon said with a smile that gives the other disciples a heavy blow and legs almost giving out.
Yan Jiangquing who heard the two talking causally clenched his hands underneath his robes. Wang ZhenXian who noticed it asked: "Shizun is there something wrong?"
"We have to go now or if we arrive late we won't be able to join the competition." Yan Jiangquing murmured.
Wang ZhenXian who heard the words, pondered for a moment and said: "Could you let this friend and his companions enter the boundary now?~"
Hearing this, Xiao Lin grunted: "What is there to hurry?~"
"We are tasked to arrived early in our competition or else we won't be able to join~"
"Are the Ghost Sect participating in the competition?~ If that is the case, I can lend you my back dear friend~That way you would arrive in an instant~"
Wang ZhenXian looks at Yan Jiangquing for decision, the other only made a nod: "Shizun are you sure we can trust him?"
"We don't have a choice, we have to bargain." With those words, Wang ZhenXian decided to negotiate with Xiao Lin.
It is indeed a great move with the wide back of the mighty dragon, Xiao Lin it can accommodate all of them. And a lot more space is still available.
The offer is accepted as it kills two birds with one stone. Riding Xiao Lin is faster than riding a sword with one flap of his wings they are already 50 km away from where they are. And it could conserve their energy as riding the sword requires soul force from the practitioner to move.
Wang ZhenXian is the one in the front seat and followed by Yan Jiangquing they are reversed now as Wang ZhenXian is close to Xiao Lin and can communicate to him while Yan Jiangquing could give directions to Wang ZhenXian and be relayed to Xiao Lin.
"Shizun is the Ghost Sect participating in the competition?" Wang ZhenXian suddenly remembered what Xiao Lin has said.
Yan Jiangquing hummed: "Mn. They always participate in any competition. That is why we have to counter them or else if they win the prize it could make them stronger than the normal Sects around the Zhuàngguān Continent."
The words said were also heard by the disciples present and they can't help but irked their ears for more information.
It seems like they are not going for competition but they are going to get their prize.
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•scarlet news - sex scandal
•West hole blue seas
A/N: Hello, I am very happy to reach chapter 25 yayyy! Comments and votes are very much appreciated 🤍🦋