Chapter 756 - 268: Dao Disc’s Fateful Encounter
After passing through the barrier, Huang Lingshan and the others no longer flew towards Yunshui City as conspicuously as before.
The group of seven reached the old mansion of the Shen Family, and few people knew throughout.
The old mansion’s side room.
Shen Wen’an and Shen Chongming jointly hosted everyone.
Once everyone was seated, Huang Lingshan took the lead in speaking.
"Let me introduce."
"Junior Brother Wen’an, everyone should have heard of him."
The remaining Sword Immortals of Cyan Ruo Sword House all smiled and nodded upon hearing this.
Shen Wen’an had visited Cyan Ruo Sword House a few times, and had met several people like Liu Qixuan, who carried a giant wine gourd at his waist.
As for the others, although they hadn’t seen each other personally, Yangjian Peak was not far from Yin Sword Peak. When outsiders visited, these Sword Immortals hiding on Yangjian Peak would naturally sweep their Divine Sense over the visitors.
Therefore, they were not unfamiliar with Shen Wen’an.
"This is the current patriarch of the Shen Family, Shen Chongming, who is my nephew as well."
Now that they had arrived at Yangnao Land, Huang Lingshan had no intention of continuing to conceal her identity.
As she finished speaking, Shen Chongming immediately stood up and cupped his hands towards the group.
"Chongming pays respects to the elders."
After the six returned the greeting, the disheveled old man Liu Qixuan immediately said with a laugh, "Among cultivators, those accomplished are revered."
"Since you have achieved the Golden Core Realm, we should address you as a Daoist friend; there’s no need to lower your status by calling us elders."
Hearing this, Shen Chongming smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "The elders are my aunt’s senior brothers; you’re not outsiders."
"Besides cultivation, you are seniors, so Chongming dares not presume."
Meanwhile, Shen Wen’an also smiled and spoke, "Chongming is the junior; fellow Daoists, please follow his lead."
Those from Cyan Ruo Sword House smiled and nodded in agreement.
After Huang Lingshan smiled satisfactorily, she began introducing the four people beside her.
"Senior Brother Liu, Liu Qixuan; Senior Brother Qi, Qi Sanjue; Senior Brother Zhang, Zhang Shijie; and Senior Sister Moonlight — Wen’an has met them all, should be no strangers."
Hearing this, Shen Wen’an nodded.
Indeed, he had met these four Sword Immortals from Cyan Ruo Sword House.
Back when he first went to Cyan Ruo Sword House and discussed with Huang Lingshan to exchange two Seal Jade Carvings for Cyan Ruo Sword House’s protection for the Shen Family and Luoxia Mountain, Huang Lingshan mentioned she couldn’t make the decision alone, hence inviting the four to jointly discuss.
Later, when Shen Wen’an visited Cyan Ruo Sword House again, having just slain a Yin Envoy from the Underworld, the Lifebound Flying Sword bore a rune mark containing Underworld power, sensed by Liu Qixuan and the others, they met once again.
The four smiled and nodded, with Shen Wen’an cupping his hands in return.
After pleasantries, Huang Lingshan then pointed to the old man carrying an ancient sword box beside her and spoke, "This is Elder Zhai, Zhai Yuqing, also the Sword Master of Yangjian Peak at Cyan Ruo Sword House."
"Senior Brother Zhai is currently in the Purple Mansion Realm."
Upon hearing this, Shen Wen’an and Shen Chongming exchanged glances, their eyes showing a hint of surprise.
"Greetings, Elder Zhai."
"I’ve seen Senior Brother Zhai."
The two did not dare to neglect, immediately cupping their hands in salute.
Zhai Yuqing smiled slightly, raised his hand in return, and did not speak further.
"Pardon me, Senior Brother Zhai cannot speak due to his Secret Technique in cultivation," Huang Lingshan explained again.
Shen Wen’an felt a bit curious but expressed understanding.
"This is Senior Brother Qiu, Qiu Wufeng," Huang Lingshan said, pointing at the last person, a middle-aged man carrying a heavily exaggerated sword.
"Senior Brother Qiu."
"Elder Qiu."
The two cupped their hands in salute once more.
Shen Wen’an could clearly feel that the last two people Huang Lingshan introduced were extremely powerful, apart from Zhai Yuqing’s cultivation having reached the Purple Mansion Sword Immortal Realm.
This man with the heavy sword, Qiu Wufeng, had extremely high cultivation. He estimated that he was at least at the Golden Core Peak, possibly even half-step into the Purple Mansion.
After mutual introductions, Huang Lingshan spoke, "Now that we seven have arrived at Yangnao Land, Chongming, tell us your Shen Family’s plan."
Shen Chongming nodded and cupped his hands, "Aunt, elders, let me first explain the current situation at Yangnao Land."
Everyone lowered their heads slightly, putting away the smiles on their faces, quietly observing him.
Shen Chongming continued, "Currently at Yangnao Land, apart from the Shen Family and Luoxia Mountain, there are six Immortal Sect forces from the Southern Border."
"Among these six powers, it’s known that Celestial Sandalwood Mountain and Jianan Temple possess Purple Mansion combat strength, hidden Purple Mansion influences."
"In particular, the Purple Mansion ancestor of Celestial Sandalwood Mountain reportedly relies on the Phoenix Nirvana Fire, rebirths repeatedly, and has formed a shaky Purple Mansion Realm. His strength among Purple Mansions is not considered strong."
As he said this, he looked toward Zhai Yuqing carrying the ancient sword box opposite.
Shen Family’s estimation of Feng Xi’s strength from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain was drawn from various intelligence sources; he couldn’t be sure of its accuracy.
After a brief pondering, Zhai Yuqing smiled and nodded.
It seemed he agreed with this speculation.
Seeing this, Shen Chongming continued, "Jianan Temple practices Buddhist cultivation, their methods quite strange, reportedly their Purple Mansion expert reincarnated a few years ago; now whether they have restored to peak strength is still uncertain."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qixuan, as if performing magic, pulled out a stone bowl from somewhere, poured fragrant wine from his wine gourd, and drank, saying, "This suggests there are no Purple Mansion cultivators present at Yangnao Land?"
Shen Chongming slightly shook his head, "This matter I dare not confirm, at least on the surface, there’s none."
"Senior Brother Liu, do not take it lightly, Yangnao Land is too deep; we must be cautious," the only female Sword Immortal among the seven, Moonlight Sword Immortal, spoke softly.
Clearly, Moonlight Sword Immortal was a very cautious person, and had a certain understanding of Yangnao Land, not underestimating these potential enemies.