Chapter 294 - The Dangers Of The Gathering
Chapter 294: The Dangers Of The Gathering
After the preparations were completed, Jiang Lan arrived at the peak of the Ninth Summit.
His master had something to tell him.
“Have you gained an understanding of the conference?”
Mo Zhengdong asked Jiang Lan.
“Yes.” Jiang Lan nodded slightly.
“I have some understanding.”
“How do you feel?” Mo Zhengdong asked.
There was a slight chill in the breeze.
Winter had yet to leave.
Jiang Lan looked at the corner of his clothes being blown by the wind and said.
“It feels a little dangerous.”
This was his true feeling. Even though he was already a Heaven Immortal, he still felt that the Witchcloud Gathering was somewhat dangerous.
The gathering was held in a separate world. It felt like they were intentionally letting people kill each other.
“The gathering will be held tomorrow. You can take a look outside today and learn the details of it.” Mo Zhengdong took out a Dharma treasure and handed it to Jiang Lan.
“This Dharma treasure is for you to enter the Witchcloud Gathering. If you are forced to come out, it will be left inside. Do not put it in your red gourd.”
Jiang Lan took the Dharma treasure. It was a shield. He didn’t need to ask to know its function.
…
After bidding farewell to his master, Jiang Lan walked out of Kunlun.
He wanted to see how the Witchcloud Gathering would be conducted.
His master did not explain much, so he could only rely on himself.
Walking out of Kunlun, Jiang Lan saw a huge mountain peak, or rather, an orderly triangular Dharma treasure.
It was floating in the air like a mountain.
Was it a pyramid?
This was the mystic realm where the gathering was held.
Jiang Lan intended to ask the Eighth Prince about the specific rules.
However, he did not know which mountain he was on.
At the old wine inn.
Shouts could be heard from the inn, making it seem extremely lively.
Jiang Lan looked up at the old signboard. It was indeed the same old wine inn.
However, it was no longer as cold as before.
When Jiang Lan walked in, he saw that the tables and chairs were already full. All the people were drinking and eating meat.
It was barbecued meat.
Jiang Lan wondered who was the one that provided the meat.
Furthermore, even though these people looked rough, their cultivation bases were at least at the Void Refinement Realm, and there were many Human Immortals among them.
It seemed like the Witchcloud Gathering was filled with experts.
Even the weakest should be at least an Essence Soul cultivator.
He was right not to go back then.
“Come, the roast hare is here.”
The Eighth Prince’s voice suddenly came from the backyard.
Then, Jiang Lan saw the Eighth Prince carrying a roasted wild rabbit to a table where people were cooking.
The Eighth Prince…
“Brother-in-law, do you want some?” Ao Man naturally noticed Jiang Lan immediately.
Because there was nowhere else to go, Jiang Lan had no choice but to follow Ao Man to the back courtyard. At this time, he discovered that the youth from the inn was also helping to roast the meat.
“Big Brother, grandpa won’t be selling good wine for this period of time,” the young man immediately said when he saw Jiang Lan.
There was only the youth girl from the Heavenly Feather Phoenix Race outside. Jiang Lan had just seen her.
“Can the inn sell these?”
He asked curiously.
“No, I’m selling it while the boss isn’t around. I won’t be selling it in the afternoon,” said the Eighth Prince.
Jiang Lan looked at the youth.
“If you want to get married, you must first learn how to earn money independently.” The Eighth Prince looked at the youth and said.
“He already understands what I’m saying. He plans on establishing his career before starting a family. As a mature member of the Heavenly Feather Phoenix Race, she definitely likes mature males who have the ability to establish themselves in Kunlun.”
Jiang Lan: “…”
“It’s because I’ve angered Hongya recently that I can’t stay inside.” The youth looked at Jiang Lan and said.
“Big brother, if you make your fiancée unhappy, what will you do?”
“Don’t look at me. I don’t know…” This was what Jiang Lan thought in his heart.
After a while, he spoke softly.
“You are still young so you should focus on cultivation.”
“My sister and brother-in-law are in love with each other. Also, my sister is gentle and virtuous. She is different from the arrogant girl from the Heavenly Feather Phoenix Race.” The Eighth Prince patted the youth and said.
“Listen to me. Become strong enough to be able to put a knife to her neck. At that time, you can ask her if she’s angry. She definitely won’t be angry.”
Jiang Lan: “…”
But he couldn’t suggest anything. When Xiao Yu turned angry…
Jiang Lan thought of Xiao Yu’s appearance and personality.
He came to a conclusion.
Xiao Yu would probably tell him directly.
Jiang Lan stopped thinking about this and asked the Eighth Prince about the Witchcloud Gathering.
“Rules?” Ao Man controlled his flames and said.
“The rules are very simple. I heard that there are a total of nine levels in the Black Peak Tower.
There are two levels each for Essence Soul, Void Refinement, Human Immortal and True Immortal cultivators. The ninth level is for those at the Heaven Immortal Realm or higher.
There is a core on every floor, which can be watched by the people outside. The other areas are blind zones.
Furthermore, there is a life-saving restriction. Those who are severely injured or are at risk of death would be sent out immediately. However, if one is killed too quickly and the Black Peak Tower is unable to react in time, then nothing can be done.”
Jiang Lan nodded slightly, understanding the general situation.
It would appear that it was still very dangerous. After all, it was not impossible for his enemy to kill him in an instant.
It was better not to rely on this restriction, or else it would be easy to let down his guard.
After chatting for a while longer, Jiang Lan left the old wine inn. He hoped that the boss would not catch them selling food.
However, as soon as he walked out of the inn, Jiang Lan saw the boss who had returned.
He greeted him and left calmly.
He hoped that those two would be alright.
…
In the evening.
Jiang Lan was cleaning up the plaza. He was thinking about his future cultivation.
For a Heaven Immortal to advance to become a Dao Immortal, solidifying one’s own Dao was the most difficult step.
Even though tempering the Golden Body was extremely difficult, he at least had an idea of how to proceed. As for the Dao…
He was stuck.
He couldn’t even advance an inch.
The opportunity he obtained from the innkeeper made it much easier for him to pursue the Dao.
He had experienced an epiphany just recently.
His understanding of the Dao had improved.
But he was still far from being acknowledged by the Heavenly Dao.
His Golden Body still required time to be tempered. Under normal circumstances, it would take two thousand years for him to finish forming his Golden Body if everything went smoothly.
He had quite a bit of understanding towards the Dao, and he also had the system. He had the Goddess Diagram and the Netherworld Cave.
He should be able to accomplish it much earlier.
“I wonder if the Black Peak Tower is considered a special place. Perhaps I can sign in there and give it a try.”
Jiang Lan was curious.
After all, it was called a mystic realm and should be considered its own independent space.
Perhaps there might be something extraordinary inside.
Every mystic realm in Kunlun had some extraordinary items.
He hoped that this mystic realm would not disappoint either.
Woosh!
There was a sudden sound. It was the sound of rapid movement.
Splash!
A figure jumped up from the distance and landed in front of Jiang Lan.
“Junior Brother, is my appearance good?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Lan saw Xiao Yu’s long hair and clothes drooping down.
She was wearing loose clothing today.
“Senior Sister, do you intend to challenge me today?” Jiang Lan asked.
At this moment, he was in the square.
Hence, it was convenient for him to make a move.
“Let’s wait until next time. I’ll give you some time to become stronger.” Xiao Yu smiled and handed the wooden sword to Jiang Lan.
Jiang Lan took the wooden sword, and the broom was taken by Xiaoyu.
“Junior Brother, help me to embed your sword intent into the wooden sword. I’ll help you with cleaning.” Xiao Yu spoke.
“Did Senior Sister come down because of tomorrow’s Witchcloud Gathering?” Jiang Lan sat at the side and started to embed the wooden sword with his sword intent.
“That’s right. Master asked me to participate as well. She said that I’ve been staying at the Jade Pool all this while, so I don’t know much about the outside world.” Xiao Yu stopped and looked at Jiang Lan.
“Junior Brother, I have discovered something. I seem to have been led astray by you. I am always either on the Ninth Summit or at the Jade Pool.
In the past, our Junior Brothers and Sisters only thought that the Ninth Summit did not have a Senior Brother. Now, they feel that even the Jade Pool doesn’t have a Goddess.”
Jiang Lan nodded slightly in congratulations.