Chapter 866 – Qiankun Tower
Under the leadership of the three old men with the surname Fu, Han Li and the others passed through the forbidden formation and entered the sky above the Hundred Qiao Courtyard. This time, Han Li and the others did not land in the center square surrounded by mountains on all sides, but instead led directly to a huge platform built on the mountain wall.
In the middle of this platform, there was an attic building that was about a hundred feet tall, with as many as five floors. At a glance, it did not look like a platform, but rather like a huge stone tower. And in the attic behind a glance on the mountain wall, even everywhere is densely packed with the size of the hole, inside from time to time there are a hundred clever courtyard disciples in and out, even as if the beehive general.
The old man surnamed Fu did not lead the three to the attic, but led them straight to the uppermost end of the mountain wall to fly.
”Deep in the ground of this mountain there is a top level Earth Lung Fire Pool, not only is it twice as effective in refining weapons, but it also has a lot more benefits for cultivators of fire attribute techniques, so the Hundred Qiao Yard not only has numerous refining chambers cultivated on this side of the mountain wall, but there are also quite a few high-ranking disciples who have also constructed their cave dwellings in the belly of the mountain.” Cheng senior brother to the hundred clever courtyard obviously very understanding, in the flying away casually to Han Li introduced.
Speaking mindlessly and listening intentionally, Han Li listened to the words in his heart, his face revealed a trace of pondering color.
In the blink of an eye to the high flying more than a thousand feet, finally in a lonely huge cave stopped. This was obviously not a place where lower ranked disciples could come, and unlike the bustling situation below where people were coming and going, there were no other cultivators’ shadows to be seen here except for two old men who were standing there to greet them.
”Brother Cheng, Fellow Daoist Lu! I’ve been waiting for you for a long time. I hope the two of you won’t be offended if I didn’t go out to welcome you. This is Fellow Daoist Han, right? He’s really young and unlimited. Huh? Fellow Daoist Han has already advanced to the mid YuanYing stage?” As soon as the three of them landed at the cave entrance, an old man with fiery red hair and dark skin greeted Senior Cheng and Lu Luo with a smile and swept his gaze over Han Li’s body, his face suddenly changed drastically as he exclaimed in surprise. The other old man beside him, with dry skin and gloomy eyebrows, similarly revealed a look of horror.
”I’m sorry to make Brother Feng laugh. Senior Brother Han has also just advanced to the mid YuanYing stage, so in the future, I’ll have to ask the two Fellow Daoists to give Senior Brother Han a little more guidance.” Senior Cheng laughed and said with a smile.
”We’re pointing! Brother Cheng don’t joke.” The two Hundred Coincidences Elders finally came back to their senses from the shock, and they couldn’t help but laugh bitterly after looking at each other, and that Feng Surname Elder was even more speechless as he said back.
”There is no need for the two fellow Daoists to be modest, Mister Han’s cultivation is slightly faster, but after all, his foundation is unstable. In the future, if there is anything wrong with the cultivation, there is really a need for the two Taoist friends to explain a little more.” Han Li clasped his fist and said politely, without the slightest hint of arrogance.
Seeing this, the two YuanYing cultivators on the opposite side said that they didn’t dare, and naturally had an extremely good impression of Han Li before inviting the three of them to enter and speak within. The old man with the surname Fu and the others then excused themselves and went out.
”Originally, Senior Brother Blaze was also going to come out together to greet the three Fellow Daoists, but he is making the final preparations to recognize the owner of the newly refined magic treasure, so he can’t come over for the time being, so don’t be offended by the three Fellow Daoists.” The other old man said this.
”What is Brother Ding saying! Master Lu and I have also been friends with the three of you for hundreds of years, so why be so polite. On the contrary, what kind of magic treasure is it that is so grand to hold a master recognition ceremony, can’t the two fellow Daoists divulge a bit or two first?” On the way, Lu Luo asked with some curiosity.
”Hehehe, it’s not a big deal treasure, it’s just that my master and brother spent three months refining another Qian Kun Tower.” The old man surnamed Ding said nothing under his breath, but a hint of smugness was hidden between his brows.
”Qian Kun Tower? It’s actually this treasure, this is one of the three major treasures of the Hundred Qiao Courtyard! As I recall, no one from your academy has refined a new town academy treasure in nearly a thousand years.” Senior Cheng’s originally smiling face couldn’t help but stagnate as he said in surprise.
”That’s why I said that this time when I recognize this treasure, I’m inviting all of you Dao Friends to watch the ceremony. However, this Qiankun Tower is considered a treasure of the Hundred Qiao Courtyard to us, but it’s nothing to you two sects. Ancient Sword Sect not to mention, I can hear Cheng brother in the fall of the devil valley but got some rare treasures back. And I’m afraid that Fellow Daoist Han, who was able to advance to the middle stage so quickly, also had another chance in the Valley of Falling Demons.” The old man with the surname Feng smiled and tested the waters.
”Getting some treasures? Brother Feng is just hearing it from hearsay. I’m not too sure about Senior Han’s situation, the last time I entered the Fallen Devil Valley, although I obtained two ancient treasures, they were both ordinary in power, how could they be compared to the Qian Kun Tower.” The silver-haired old man shook his head like a rattle.
”Mister Han didn’t get any powerful ancient treasures either, but instead destroyed many treasures in the Fallen Demon Valley. If it wasn’t for the fact that my cultivation had advanced a layer by chance, I’m afraid that I would have made a trip into the valley for nothing.” Han Li naturally wouldn’t mention the matter of the Spirit indistinct Garden in detail, and brought it up in a true or false sentence.
”Fellow Daoist Han’s cultivation has advanced a layer, what other treasures are needed for this, if it is possible for the old man’s cultivation to advance another layer, I’d be willing to take out all the treasures in exchange.” The old man surnamed Feng let out a bitter smile and said with a tone of three parts self-deprecation and three parts envy. Han Li smiled faintly and didn’t say anything.
Passing through a large garden of blossoming flowers, they were introduced into a surprisingly large hall.
This room was more than a hundred feet wide, and the four walls were inlaid with unknown crystals of golden light, each of which was the size of a fist, making not only the hall not feel gloomy, but instead giving a feeling of opulence and splendor.
”Three fellow Daoists, please take a seat, Senior Brother Blaze will come over once he’s finished. And Fellow Daoist from the Ancient Sword Sect should be arriving soon as well.” The old man surnamed Feng greeted Han Li and the others as he sat down and said politely.
”I’ve heard that this time, Old Monster Jin of the Ancient Sword Sect has ended his life-and-death confinement and will be coming over this time as well, this matter won’t be false, will it?” Lu Luo asked about the matter only as soon as he took his seat.
”The matter is indeed true. Fellow Daoist Jin even personally sent a transmission note to Senior Flame, saying that he would come to observe the ceremony, but …… “The old man surnamed Feng paused when he said this.
”But what?” Lu Luo was a bit strange. The silver-haired old man also twisted his head to look over as his interest was piqued, but Han Li looked around the hall as if he didn’t care at all.
”However, I’m afraid that Fellow Daoist Jin came here to meet Fellow Daoist Han. After all, Brother Han’s reputation is so resounding that nowadays he can be considered one of the top figures under the three major cultivators. When it comes to fighting alone, he is the number one cultivator in our Heavenly Dao Alliance, which is true. What’s more, it has now advanced to the mid YuanYing stage.” After the old man surnamed Ding glanced at Han Li, the corners of his mouth flashed with a mysterious color as he said.
”What, does Old Monster Jin want to try out Senior Brother Han’s divine ability? This old monster has been in seclusion for so many years, has his temperament not changed at all?” Senior Cheng frowned and said with some displeasure.
”This is something that Senior Brother Feng and I aren’t sure about. But with Fellow Daoist Han’s divine abilities, I’m sure he won’t be afraid of anyone. And to be honest, my senior brothers and I would also like to see Brother Han’s divine abilities.” The old man surnamed Ding didn’t hide anything and directly spoke frankly.
”In that case, this gathering should be a redrawing of the Cloud Dream Mountain rankings.” Lu Luo’s gaze flickered for a moment, tapping his fingers on the tabletop a few times as he slowly spoke.
”If the two Daoists think so, it’s not wrong. However, when it comes to redrawing the rankings, our Hundred Qiao Courtyard is just a few of us old and unchanging, so naturally, we are undoubtedly at the bottom this time around, and we won’t be competing with your two sects for anything. But since the Ancient Sword Sect’s Daoist Jin has personally come over, he’s probably going to try out Daoist Han’s aptitude. Otherwise, how could you willingly give away the name of the number one sect in the Xi Kingdom?” The old man surnamed Feng on the other side, said with a smile.
”The two Fellow Daoists know about this matter, yet they didn’t leak anything at all on the invitation, that’s a bit unreasonable.” Before Senior Brother Cheng could say anything with a frown, Lu Luo’s face sunk slightly and his voice went ice cold.
”Fellow Daoist Lu don’t misunderstand, these are also our guessing side remarks, Fellow Daoist Jin didn’t say that he must meet Fellow Daoist Han. For our Hundred Qiao Yuan, this gathering is still focused on the cooperation and exchange between the three sects. After all, the last time we had a meeting, it was more than a hundred years ago. There are also more new faces, Fellow Daoist Han, as well as Fellow Daoist Ming Xin of the Ancient Sword Sect, so it would naturally benefit quite a bit for everyone to meet.” Senior Feng shook his hand and said without any anger.
Hearing this explanation, the expression on Lu Luo’s face slightly eased. Han Li, on the other hand, remained unchanged, only revealing a faint smile from start to finish. This caused the two elders of the Hundred Dexterity Academy, who had been keeping an eye on Han Li, to feel a bit more inscrutable about him in their hearts.
After listening to the explanation, Senior Cheng quickly returned to his normal color, and was about to ask some more about the Ancient Sword Sect when suddenly a red light transformed into a transmitting note shot in from outside the doorway, and after a hover, it landed in the hands of the Feng Surname Elder.
Now, everyone in the hall looked over. And the old man surnamed Feng just quickly scanned the transmission note, and then hurriedly stood up.
”What a coincidence. The three Fellow Daoists should wait here for the time being, the several Fellow Daoists from the Ancient Sword Sect have unexpectedly come right behind them, so I’ll go and greet them first. Let Senior Brother Ding accompany the three of you first.” The old man said somewhat apologetically before hurrying outside.
Senior Brother Cheng sniffed and Lu Luo exchanged glances with a hint of solemnity on their faces.
Han Li remained unhurried, if he remembered correctly, he seemed to have heard Lu Luo say that the Ancient Sword Sect’s remaining elders could not have a good relationship with the Falling Clouds Sect except for the Fire Dragon Child who was on good terms with the two of them.
A few moments later, footsteps sounded at the entrance of the hall, and the old man surnamed Feng walked in with three cultivators, two men and one woman.
Walking in the forefront is a gnarled hair full of sturdy old man, this old man gray hair, but the face of the red, skin glossy, a pair of ring eyes shining, actually give a beast-like ferocious meaning. And more noticeable is that the body side of the left and right sagging is a pair of strange and incomparable palms, enough than ordinary people’s big nearly half.
Behind the old man, there was an ordinary-looking middle-aged cultivator and a dignified and generous young woman.