CHAPTER 144: CHAPTER 144: TEARS OF EXCITEMENT

The process of the inauguration ceremony was quite simple.

Brother Cheng was too lazy to bother with a speech; it was just about changing a plaque, after all.

Additionally, he personally designed a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Everyone was in awe without knowing why but clapped regardless.

Afterward, it was time to eat and drink.

As the fruits, dishes, and drinks were served, the entire hall gasped.

Brother Cheng had attended the Eight Clouds Hall’s ceremony banquet before, so he followed their example, making this reception several levels more luxurious.

The White Feather Sword Saint, who had been maintaining his composure, suddenly stood up.

He held a small, purple fruit with grainy edges in his hand, staring at Jiang Cheng in shock.

"Is this perhaps the Purple Fragrant Divine Fruit, which increases one’s power by two hundred years with just one piece?"

Power?

Brother Cheng was a bit confused.

These were just fruits he picked from those mountain tops in the Secret Realm, and there were entire mountains full of these purple fruits.

Considered quite basic, really.

But compared to most Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, this fruit was great for being ready to eat; he had eaten one and found it quite tasty.

As for the cultivation effect, it was about the same as a fourth-grade Spirit Pill.

Smilingly, Luo Yuan explained for him, "Indeed, this is the Purple Fragrant Fruit, but what it increases is not power, but spiritual power."

"If you like it, feel free to help yourself."

The White Feather Sword Saint sat down half-understanding, carefully wiping the fruit instead of devouring it immediately, and tucked it into his bosom with precious care.

Others chuckled secretly, thinking he hailed from the Mortal World, unfamiliar with such things.

The two hundred years of power in the Mortal World didn’t translate to nearly as much spiritual power in the Cultivation Realm.

But soon after, they also started exclaiming.

On the first toast, four hundred out of two thousand people broke through a small realm on the spot.

The drinks here surprisingly contained profound mysteries.

Zhao Hongde held his empty cup with disbelief as he advanced from the Gathering Yuan Sixth Layer to the Gathering Yuan Seventh Layer.

He had thought he’d stay like that for life, never imagining a day when he could break through.

"Could this wine be the legendary Jade Dew?"

Someone murmured to themselves.

"It’s not just spiritual power; I even tasted a hint of Spirit Platform Mirror in this wine!"

Eyes widened.

"Can there truly be such miraculous wine in the world? Isn’t this Immortal Wine?"

"If I could have another cup, I could break through too..."

With the first cup emptied, everyone’s gaze locked onto the wine jug on the table.

They reached out towards it in unison, racing to pour themselves another.

The frantic scramble left them careless of appearances.

Some grabbed the jug, pouring directly into their mouths, while others nearly resorted to fists in the scuffle.

Even Brother Cheng couldn’t bear to see more of this.

This wine was just brewed from the nearby spring water.

But because Ah Huang elevated the spirit vein so much, the spring water and streams transformed.

Feixian Sect had as much of this wine as anyone could want; the first few drinks had miraculous effects.

Drinking more thereafter basically brought little to no improvement.

Since it was a good day for Feixian Sect, he didn’t want a laughing stock to arise.

So he raised a slight amount of Saint Tier Divine Soul, calming the crowd.

"There’s plenty of this wine. If any of you enjoy it, drink up without fixating on that one jug."

He followed this with a signal.

A few disciples waved, floating over a large barrel of wine to each table.

Seeing the enormous barrels, too massive for even two people to carry, the guests were stunned.

This was just too unbelievably extravagant!

And then, their shock and exclamations never ended.

Every type of fruit and dish on the table was linked to cultivation.

To Feixian Sect’s Celestial Fate Daoist Palace disciples, these delicacies had no enhancing effect.

But to these guests, they were nothing less than rare Spirit Elixirs.

By the end of the meal, many had broken through a Great Realm.

Zhao Hongde had even reached Soul Splitting First Layer.

Remembering starting the day as Gathering Yuan Sixth Layer, he felt the entire ordeal was like a dream.

At his age, he’d long been deemed out of potential, with no hope of advancement in life.

He never imagined a day where he could enter the Soul Splitting stage.

Breaking through this Great Realm extended his lifespan considerably, possibly altering his life’s destiny.

The guest with the highest realm, Spirit Platform First Layer, had now reached Spirit Platform Fifth Layer.

Originally a member of a sect akin to the Qianxing Dynasty and merely an Outer Disciple there.

He’d likely ascend to Inner Sect Disciple status upon returning.

Most of the two thousand present were in similar situations.

Everyone shared one thought—the decision to attend this banquet was the best they ever made!

Those who missed out really missed big time.

The banquet wasn’t even over yet, and many, amidst their excitement, were so moved tears flowed down their faces as they feasted recklessly.

"Thank you, Sect Leader Jiang, for inviting us!"

"This visit to Feixian Sect is our greatest honor!"

"Thanks for Sect Leader Jiang’s generous hospitality!"

"Only a Sacred Land like Feixian Sect wouldn’t look down upon us low-tier cultivators..."

"After returning, I must sculpt a Golden Body for Sect Leader Jiang, burn incense, pray, and show my never-ending gratitude for this life-changing grace!"

Ding, ding, ding, a system alert sounded repeatedly.

In just a short time, over three hundred people, out of gratitude and admiration, had pledged their loyalty to him in their hearts.

Adding several hundred points to his score.

Well...

Jiang Cheng was a bit speechless, though these points didn’t mean much to someone like him, yet didn’t they have sects and families originally?

Especially the person who mentioned sculpting a Golden Body, couldn’t it be more ridiculous, Brother’s not even dead!

He gave a sulking glance at Lan Ti not far beside him.

Others became part of me after a meal, but you!

I’ve even avenged you, yet not once have you added a single point for me.

While the banquet joyfully continued inside, elite experts from Heart Division arrived at the outskirts of Feixian Sect’s Secret Realm.

Not many came this time, just over twenty, but they were Heart Division’s most elite forces.

Four were of Ascending to Saint.

Clan Leader Qingsuo certainly didn’t wish to clash with Jiang Cheng, their policy had always been to maintain neutrality and avoid offending anyone.

Given Feixian Sect’s capability to wipe out Silence Sacred Land, it was clearly no simple entity.

But she had no choice this time, with Saint Bi Feng’s conditions laid out like this, a stance had to be taken regarding Feixian Sect.

Upon arrival at the periphery, they first noticed the Three-Eyed Tiger still floating in the air.

After a brief sensing, it almost frightened them senseless.

A Saint Tier!

A Demon King even!

Feixian Sect actually had a Demon King stationed here?

Its level surpassed that of all of them.

Even though the Three-Eyed Tiger was suppressed by rules, it was still Saint Tier...

Clan Leader Qingsuo’s face turned green; they couldn’t even pass the first hurdle.

The rest of the clan members looked at her, meaning what now?

Should they proceed to Feixian Sect or not?

Qingsuo was terribly torn and troubled.

Maybe, they should just forget it this time?

But just then, they heard the Three-Eyed Tiger’s raspy voice ring in their ears.

"What are you guys dawdling for out there?"

"Master is bored watching, hurry up and get in!"