CHAPTER 854: CHAPTER 854: IMMORTAL PLATFORM GATHERING

The selection of twenty-four Heavenly Pride Sects is complete.

Unexpectedly, the Flower Immortal Sect rose later and also took in four disciples.

On par with the Sky Sword Pavilion!

They even managed to take in all the prodigies from Qing Province.

Chen Gang said, "Alright, the selection for the top three prodigies from each province is complete, now it’s your turn."

He then began introducing the assessment rules to the other prodigies.

Ling Chen couldn’t be bothered to listen.

It didn’t concern him at all.

Chen Gang finished his introduction.

The assessment started immediately.

This assessment would take several months.

Yun Shang didn’t need to stay and watch.

She only needed to appear when the top hundred were decided.

"Alright, this doesn’t concern you anymore. I’ll take you back to the sect now!"

Yun Shang said with a smile.

"Okay!"

The four of Ling Chen nodded.

"Ling Chen, you’re a Quasi-Emperor, so you can directly enter the inner sect. As for Jiang Xiaoman, Ling Wu, and Liu Xu, you three will cultivate in the outer sect. Once you ascend to Quasi-Emperor, you can enter the inner sect for cultivation."

Liu Xu was the female cultivator who chose the Flower Immortal Sect.

She was from Cang Province.

"Yes, Lady Yun Shang!"

Jiang Xiaoman and the others responded.

"There’s no need for formality. We Flower Immortal Sect don’t bother with such formalities, just call me Sister Yun Shang."

Yun Shang said.

"Alright, Sister Yun Shang."

Jiang Xiaoman and the others relaxed significantly.

"Sister Yun Shang, I wish to leave for a period of time."

Ling Chen spoke up.

The Transcending Mountain Range wasn’t very far from the Green Lotus Ancient Clan.

But, the Flower Immortal Sect was too far from the Green Lotus Ancient Clan.

So, he took this opportunity to go once.

The Green Lotus Ancient Clan was definitely a place he had to visit.

"You rascal!"

Yun Shang gave Ling Chen a look and said, "You belong to my Flower Immortal Sect, the sisters of the sect are still waiting for you to return! And here you are, thinking of wandering around before even entering the sect."

Ling Chen laughed sheepishly.

"Fine, the Immortal Platform Gathering of the Green Lotus Valley is about to begin, as a member of the Green Lotus Ancient Clan, you should go."

Yun Shang said.

"Thank you, Sister Yun Shang!"

Ling Chen quickly cupped his hands.

"Alright, go then!"

Yun Shang waved her hand, "Remember, return as soon as possible."

"I understand."

Ling Chen nodded.

"Sister Yun Shang, I want to..."

Ling Wu also spoke up.

However, before she could finish, Yun Shang interrupted and said, "Don’t even think about it. Ling Chen is a Quasi-Emperor. When you reach such a realm, I’ll allow you to leave. For now, you must cultivate well in the outer sect!"

"Oh."

Ling Wu could only respond.

Yun Shang took out a peony and handed it to Ling Chen, "This is the Identity Token of our Flower Immortal Sect. If you encounter danger, reveal this flower, and generally, no one will dare to act against you."

"Alright!"

Ling Chen accepted it.

He recognized it with a drop of blood.

Instantly, the peony flower drilled into Ling Chen’s body and left a peony mark on the palm of his right hand.

The token contained a map of the entire Central Province.

It even outlined the route from here to the Green Lotus Valley for Ling Chen.

"Xiao Wu, cultivate well."

Ling Chen smiled and then looked at Yun Shang, "Sister Yun Shang, I bid farewell."

Then, Ling Chen transformed into a beam of light and disappeared from their sight.

"Alright, let’s go!"

Yun Shang said.

...

Although the Transcending Peak wasn’t far from the Green Lotus Valley, it took Ling Chen ten full days of flight to get close to it.

Central Province was immense.

Larger than all the other Eight Great States combined.

Along the way, Ling Chen didn’t encounter any trouble.

However, the closer he got to the Green Lotus Valley, the more cultivators there were.

Many people were flying in the direction of the Green Lotus Valley.

Because the Immortal Platform Gathering was about to begin.

The so-called Immortal Platform Gathering was actually a gathering of prodigies organized by the Green Lotus Ancient Clan.

At this gathering, there was only one topic for all cultivators, and that was the Green Lotus Sword Manual.

Those who hadn’t learned the Green Lotus Sword Manual could test to see how many forms of the manual they could obtain.

Those who had learned it could discuss the cultivation methods of it.

They could even compete a bit.

A day later.

A grand black city appeared in Ling Chen’s sight.

The Green Lotus City.

The gateway for the outside world to the Green Lotus Ancient Clan.

Usually, the Green Lotus Valley was not open.

Only when the once-in-a-decade Immortal Platform Gathering opened, were cultivators allowed to enter the Green Lotus Valley.

Other times, cultivators could only stay in Green Lotus City.

However, this did not dampen the enthusiasm of many cultivators.

Because, in Green Lotus City, besides being able to enter the Green Lotus Valley, the most famous thing was its wine.

Alcohol Immortal, this renowned wine even across Central Province, is produced here.

Many cultivators come here primarily to taste this fine wine.

It’s said that only in Green Lotus City can one truly taste the flavor of Alcohol Immortal.

Though Alcohol Immortal can be found in other cities,

away from Green Lotus City, it lacks some taste.

Even the color differs.

The true Alcohol Immortal in Green Lotus City is blood-red.

It must be tasted using a Night Light Cup.

Like drinking blood.

Away from Green Lotus City, the Alcohol Immortal turns a dark red.

The ancestors of the Green Lotus Ancient Clan had three great loves in their lifetime.

Loved swords!

Loved wine!

Loved poetry!

Because they loved sword dancing, they created the Green Lotus Sword Manual, a legendary practice that awed the world.

Because they loved drinking, they made the Alcohol Immortal, a matchless wine.

Because they loved reciting poetry, they created the timeless masterpiece "In ten steps, one person is slain, and no trace is left for a thousand miles"!

"Boss, hurry into the city!"

Xiao Qing stood on Ling Chen’s shoulder, impatient and drooling at the mouth.

Ever since tasting Ling Chen’s Alcohol Immortal, any other wine has seemed tasteless to it.

Moreover, Ling Chen’s stock had long been exhausted.

And, having heard that the Alcohol Immortal in Green Lotus City tasted the best, how could it resist any longer?

If its cultivation were not merely at the seventh level of the World Realm, being much slower than Ling Chen, it would have already burst in.

A quarter of an hour later.

Ling Chen finally reached Green Lotus City.

There were no guards at Green Lotus City.

This was the majesty of the Green Lotus Ancient Clan.

The name alone was enough to deter miscreants.

There was no need for guards patrolling to maintain city order.

Ordinary cultivators arriving here felt like pilgrims, rarely leading to conflicts.

Of course, some martial tests did occur.

But, no one dared to kill here.

Because any cultivator daring to kill would have their corpse hanging on the walls of Green Lotus City the next day.

"Boss, quickly, find a tavern, I want a drink!"

Xiao Qing fluttered its wings.

It seemed to already catch the scent of Alcohol Immortal.

Soon, Ling Chen found a tavern.

"Waiter, bring the wine!"

Upon entering, Xiao Qing shouted.

"Haha!"

Many in the tavern erupted into laughter.

They had seen such scenes many times.

Many drunks first coming to Green Lotus City acted as if they had never seen the world before.

"Alright, patrons, please wait!"

A waiter quickly responded.

The tavern was packed, and Ling Chen finally found a seat after much effort.

He even had to share a table with someone else.

"Young man, is this your first time here?"

A burly man across the table chuckled.

"Yes, it is!"

Ling Chen nodded.

"It’s okay, don’t be shy, everyone’s like this! I couldn’t tell, for someone so young, you’re quite a little drunkard!"

The burly man said.