CHAPTER 558: 555. HUNDRED SECTS ALLIANCE VISITOR (1/4)

"Say go, instantly go!"

Luan Yue and the other two jumped directly from upstairs, then headed toward the door. Seeing the two about to leave, the innkeeper immediately breathed a sigh of relief, forced himself to stand up, and squeezed out a smile.

"Safe travels... Wel—"

Just as he wanted to say "welcome back anytime," he quickly covered his mouth with both hands.

From afar, the Hidden Guards of the City Lord’s Mansion also sighed in relief upon overhearing Luan Yue and the others’ intention to leave.

Once Luan Yue and the other two exited the inn, they immediately headed towards the city gates, intending to go to Huangli City. Though they didn’t know much about East Lake, they were somewhat aware that Huangli City was where the East Lake Hundred Sects Alliance was headquartered. From there, messenger falcons could be sent to Xuanse Lake, and from Xuanse Lake, messenger falcons could be sent to True Dragon Lake. Although this process was somewhat cumbersome, it required only a limited time.

Three days are sufficient!

Round trip is just six days!

But just as they reached the city gates, several Wing Race Great Demons suddenly landed a few hundred meters outside the city. They landed far away, not daring to approach Cangwu City, seemingly afraid of causing any misunderstanding.

Therefore, the people at the City Lord’s Mansion took a look and did not pay much attention.

Then, a few people jumped off the Great Demons’ backs, dressed in the Hundred Sects Alliance uniforms, and leisurely walked towards the city gates. Although they looked confident, their glancing eyes revealed their concern and fear.

Luan Yue saw this scene, and a trace of doubt passed through her heart. She said, "Why have people from the Hundred Sects Alliance come here? Isn’t the Hundred Sects Alliance currently gathering a coalition army to attack the Immortal Sect?"

Hei Yu nodded and said, "Yes! When we came, we personally saw the army gathering at Xuanse Lake, and there’s already a specific date for their arrival here. Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader Wen Ping also knows about the Hundred Sects Alliance gathering the coalition army. At this time, the Hundred Sects Alliance shouldn’t be sending people to die, right? Judging from their clothes and realm... he seems to be a chief of a branch."

Luan Yue followed with a tone of suspicion, "Something’s wrong!"

With that said, she immediately released her perception. The perception of the Mountain Suppression Realm, when sweeping across the mere Profound Realm, hardly allows those in the Profound Realm to detect it, so the Hundred Sects Alliance was unaware that all their words were heard by Luan Yue.

"Walk slower!"

"I’m already walking very slowly; I swear, this must be the slowest I’ve walked in my life."

"Stop glancing around randomly, try to show some smiles to make them feel we’re not enemies."

"Easier said than done, but I’m really scared! East Lake, Bright Mirror Lake—who is strongest in these places now, Chief, you know very well."

...

The whispers were fully captured by Luan Yue.

Just as she was going to chat with Hei Yu, a sentence made both of them freeze.

"Alright, looking at your courage, how could Immortal Sect, which can eliminate Dragon God Sect, possibly care about small characters like us? Saying less should be no problem. Besides, we came with the will of the Hundred Sects Alliance’s headquarters, aiming for peace efforts; Immortal Sect making a move against us would be unjustifiable." The speaker was Murong Qing, the only surviving chief of East Lake Hundred Sects Alliance.

This sentence entered Luan Yue and the other two’s ears, instantly turning them into stone, standing still at the city gates.

Dragon God Sect, there’s only one.

The Four-star Giant Influence of Xuanse Lake.

A horrifying sect with the existence of the Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression.

Murong Qing and his group were just thinking about how to keep themselves calm at that time. So when they entered the city, they didn’t notice Luan Yue and the other two, and directly greeted the gatekeepers before heading towards the Immortal Sect.

The arrival of the Hundred Sects Alliance was immediately reported to the City Lord’s Mansion.

Huan Cheng also attached great importance to this, immediately leading people to gather at the foot of Yunlan Mountain.

Huan Cheng was fully armed and, after jumping off his horse, shouted expressionlessly, "Chief Murong!"

Murong Qing stood at the foot of Yunlan Mountain, squeezing out a smile and saying, "City Lord Huan, I have no malicious intent on this trip, but instead bring a friendly attitude from above."

Murong Qing hastily clarified his stance, fearful of creating any misunderstanding.

Huan Cheng eyed Murong Qing a few times, and then said, "These words, do you think I believe them? However, since you come with a friendly attitude, wait here, don’t get killed for intruding recklessly, I won’t be responsible."

"Naturally!" Murong Qing smiled and nodded.

Huan Cheng retracted his gaze, stepped toward the Thousand Layers, his pace becoming increasingly rushed, and the sound of armor clashing and friction grew louder.

After ascending the Thousand Layers, he quickly grabbed Zhao Yi, who was sweeping the floor, and asked, "Boy, where’s Sect Leader Wen?"

Zhao Yi replied, "Uncle Huan, is there something you need?"

Huan Cheng answered, "Certainly something’s up; the Hundred Sects Alliance people are all at the foot of the mountain, likely something important; quickly get Sect Leader Wen out."

Upon hearing that people from the Hundred Sects Alliance had arrived, Zhao Yi also knew the matter couldn’t be small. After all, the Immortal Sect had always been at odds with the Hundred Sects Alliance.

After a long while, Wen Ping finally emerged from the Main Hall.

Upon seeing Huan Cheng, he smiled and said, "Uncle Huan, what’s the occasion this time?"

Huan Cheng wasn’t in the mood for chit-chat and directly said, "Murong Qing, the Chief of the Hundred Sects Alliance, is currently at the foot of the mountain, claiming to bring a friendly intention; think carefully, there might be deceit. The Hundred Sects Alliance has always been suppressing and ostracizing rogue sects, not to mention publicly defying their will and opposing it outright. Suddenly coming with this, I’m sure there’s certainly deceit!"

Wen Ping replied with a smile, "A friendly attitude? What a novelty! I’m indeed curious to see what the Hundred Sects Alliance is planning."

Initially, expecting the arrival of the Hundred Sects Alliance, he was sure it would be an army for conquest.

It never occurred to him that the reality contradicted his expectations; not only did the conquest army not arrive, but instead came a peace envoy.

"In any case, be cautious!"

Huan Cheng reminded once again and then headed down the mountain.

Wen Ping stood at the front of the Main Hall, his gaze naturally drifting downward, onto Murong Qing and his people.

Wen Ping said, "Zhao Yi, go bring Murong Qing up."

Zhao Yi nodded, quickly heading down the mountain.

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain and saying Wen Ping only wanted Murong Qing to ascend, Murong Qing couldn’t help but swallow hard.

But he still bravely followed up.

Of course, Wen Ping definitely did not want to meet Murong Qing directly, given the inherently hostile relationship. Moreover, Murong Qing was only a chief of East Lake, how could he think of wanting to see Wen Ping right away?

Therefore, the person to meet him was Qin Shan.

Fortunately, Qin Shan and Murong Qing had met before.

Upon seeing Qin Shan, Murong Qing couldn’t help but squeeze out a wry smile, as naturally the scenes of meeting Qin Shan back in the day flashed through his mind—back then, Qin Shan was just a servant of the Qin Family, not even having the qualification to speak with him. But now, things were different; Qin Shan was one of the elders of the Immortal Sect. Though his realm wasn’t high, backed by the Immortal Sect, his identity and status naturally were different.

"Elder Qin!"

Murong Qing slightly bowed.

Qin Shan glanced at the Main Hall’s direction, exchanged a quick look with Wen Ping, who was standing by the window, and then said, "Murong Qing, what brings you here today?"