Chapter 742 - 688: Setting Sail

Chapter 742: Chapter 688: Setting Sail

After the Fuyao Immortal Conference concluded perfectly, everyone was waiting for the promised day to send off the cultivators who had achieved good rankings at the conference, embarking together with disciples of the Heavenly Interence Sect.

Little did they know, Jiang Yuebai had already silently filled a ship with people and slipped away unnoticed in the dark night.

She even arranged for those left behind to pretend to be the departing group, appearing conspicuous to mislead all parties.

Of course, this was done to prevent unexpected incidents.

After all, she was afflicted with the incurable disease of envy.

The enormous Thousand Feather Tower Ship, with its four pairs of bird-like wings, pushed through the gray mist of the Land of Chaos, creaking under excess weight, slowly heading towards the Boundary River.

Beneath the bubble-shaped shield, cultivators from various sects were crammed on the deck, standing without room to sit due to the crowded space.

A ship meant to carry five hundred people had been forcibly packed with five thousand by Jiang Yuebai. Her secret Lotus Platform Small World was only used slightly to store Yun Shang’s spiritual beasts, along with Danggui, Mountain Lord, and the toads of Huaxi Valley.

"Stop pushing, I’m about to fall off!"

"Who touched me? You’re dead!"

"You up there, you’re sitting on my face!"

"Who bit my bun? Step forward!"

Hanging from the mast was a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators who had not yet started fasting, suddenly called onto the ship while still eating buns.

Cultivators squeezed everywhere on the ship enviously looked towards the cabin. Some, as Golden Core Masters, were worse off than the Foundation Establishment disciples of the Heavenly Interence Sect, who were comfortably inside the spacious and bright cabin, while others remained outside, cramped.

"Who farted?! Was it you, the one eating the bun!"

A commotion broke out on the deck, as the Thousand Feather Tower Ship creaked and swayed, struggling to fly.

In fact, inside the cabin were disciples from the Guiyuan Sword Sect and Vajra Platform, as well as Kong Jinghao and Wenn Jian, specially arranged by Jiang Yuebai.

From other sects and families, Jiang Yuebai only selected the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators who had good character, clever minds, and excellent talents, placing more importance on character and intellect than aptitude.

The Fuyao Immortal Conference was not just about arena matches but also included numerous character-testing mini-challenges conducted behind the scenes.

For example, an old man falling by the roadside, a handsome man and woman knocking at midnight, a senior secretly selling exam questions, etc.

On the top layer of the tower ship, Jiang Yuebai, Qii Ming, and Lii Jiuchuan were ’crammed’ into a room that could accommodate eight beds. Lii Jiuchuan, full of worries, was restless, constantly glancing out the window towards the Heavenly Interence Sect.

"It’s not right, I forgot to tell Brother Guanghan the backup password for the Heavenly Interence Sect’s secret vault, also the disciples for the next small competition have reduced significantly, need to instruct the Elixir Hall to refine fewer Foundation Establishment Elixirs to avoid waste, Yuebai, stop the ship first, let me send a message... no, I should go back and check."

Jiang Yuebai’s eyelids drooped, while Qii Ming beside her chuckled and shook his head.

"Sect Master, you’ve mentioned these to Sword Lord Guanghan at least four times already."

Lii Jiuchuan turned back bewildered, "Did I? What if he didn’t remember?"

Jiang Yuebai sighed, "Master, children grow up and need to learn to let go. You’re so concerned, up there in the Heavenly Interence Sect, there’s a slew of matters awaiting your attention. Now, while you have time, better focus on mastering the ’Divine Soul Birth Thought Technique.’"

"Once in the Upper Realm, I’ll have Xie Jingshan procure some Soul Infant Fruit for you. If you don’t have the Eight Dao Divinity Division, you might find it overwhelming. Well, Qii Ming, accompany my master, while I check on others."

Jiang Yuebai left the tower ship’s quiet room, stood by the railing and looked down. Noisy and restless, many were regretting not joining the Heavenly Interence Sect, which would have allowed them access to the cabin.

At the very least, they’d find a spot to sit, wouldn’t they?

Jiang Yuebai raised an eyebrow, that was exactly the result she wanted - to let them know that only by joining the Heavenly Interence Sect could they receive the best treatment.

Upon reaching the Upper Realm, other than those promised, those from Guiyuan Sword Sect, Vajra Platform, and the Witch Clan wouldn’t be held back; everyone else would have to stay and work for the Heavenly Interence Sect as registered disciples, including Golden Core Masters.

Working for a hundred years to regain freedom, or directly joining the Heavenly Interence Sect, striving tirelessly for its future.

She avoided bringing other forces’ Nascent Soul cultivators to avert difficulties in control and potential trouble.

These Foundation Establishment cultivators could fill the gaps for bottom-tier disciples, whereas Golden Core Masters could become the backbone of the Upper Realm Heavenly Interence Sect.

Including mentors from the sect heading to the Upper Realm, True Monarch Cang Huo, True Monarch Fantao, True Monarch Bailu, True Monarch Baiyan, and True Monarch Lingjun—along with six others of Nascent Souls, Jiang Yuebai herself, and Lu Nanzhi.

Shen Zhi’s nearing Nascent Soul formation, Muh Wushuang, Yuu Qiuchi, Fang Yuxing, and Tang Weimian in Late-Stage Golden Core could also push forward.

As well as predecessors of Divinity Transformation from the Heavenly Interence Sect, except for two Refining Void predecessors from elite forces, the overall strength was not weak at all.

This Qingyun Conference set the lowest threshold as Golden Core.

In this cohort, Heavenly Interence Sect has Ge Yuchan, Yun Shang, Hee Wangchen, Qii Yue, Shi Xiaowu, Jiangg Ziying, including recently repaired and motivated Song Zhi’ang, along with other Golden Core disciples recruited by different True Monarchs.

Including Tao Nian, deliberately brought along, currently at Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation, has a very high chance of Core Formation within thirty years through hard work.

Must let everyone prepare thoroughly, by then, together, we’ll make the Heavenly Interence Sect famous.

Guiyuan Sword Sect on their side has Zhuo Qingfeng and the five others, plus twenty elite disciples below; Vajra Platform dispatched only the eighteen famous Martial Monks at the Golden Core Stage.

For the Witch Clan, Jiang Yuebai allotted ten slots, Lan Biqing was just, with each of the Five Great Villages having two members, composed of one Nascent Soul and one Golden Core.

If they also want to participate, they can join as Loose Cultivators.

"Hahaha, look at your silly faces, capturing every single moment, hahaha."

Upon hearing True Monarch Cang Huo’s voice, Jiang Yuebai leaned out to see True Monarch Cang Huo sitting cross-legged on the top of the tower ship, enthusiastically holding up the Memory Jade, recording the embarrassed state of the cultivators on the deck below.

Jiang Yuebai shook her head, flashed to the bow, the Boundary River nearing ever closer.

At this moment, as the gray mist dispersed, under the bright moon, three figures appeared with wings spread, suspended mid-air, the leader, with eyes bright and a dignified demeanor, was Shen Huaxi.

"Senior Sister Jiang, sorry, I’m late."

Shen Huaxi finally decided, realizing that one should not be confined to one place in life; going out is also to one day return better, just like Jiang Yuebai returning gloriously, able to handle any matter effortlessly.

Therefore, he must first venture out, to return when powerful enough to manipulate clouds at will.

Behind him were a man and a woman, selected elites from the Extraordinary People Country and his long-time guards, who insisted on joining him.

"Not late, timing is perfect, junior brother, please board the ship."

With a smile, Jiang Yuebai gestured invitingly, leading Shen Huaxi and two Iron Feather Country extraordinaires into the cabin under the envious gazes from outside.

The Thousand Feather Tower Ship waved its giant wings on either side, breaking through clouds, soaring out of the Earth Spiritual Realm’s mountains and rivers, entering the boundless expansive starry rivers.

In the Quicksand Domain, Wenn Jian in white and Ruosheng in red stood together, looking up at the stars above, uttering ’Amitabha Buddha.’

Within the Heavenly Interence Sect, Miaoyin walked to Ling Guanghan’s side, intertwining fingers, appreciating the bright moon.

At Kongfang City Mountain Sea Building, Xie Guihong embraced Ding Lanzhi’s shoulder, exchanging a smile.

On North Sea Bilo Island, Fang Ruyan glanced out at the starry night before continuing seated meditation.

In the Extraordinary People Country at Four Feathers Mountain, Maque endured the pain of separation, sitting at Shen Huaxi’s seat, guiding all forces, with Lv Xia’er following closely.

At the Demon Race Divine Tree, the Little Phoenix sang mournfully to the moon, tears of sorrow shed, when interrupted by the diligent training Little Fox’s knocking birdhead rod.

In the mortal realm, aged Hong Tao and Guo Zhen reunited after years and sat in the courtyard recalling scenes of the Heavenly Interence Sect.

At the foot of some mountains, an old lady sat in a rocking chair, narrating to curious children the story of a little girl who endured hardships to enter the Immortal Sect, ascended step by step.

However, this story had no conclusion, because the story continues...