Chapter 356 Arrival at Xingyun Pavilion
"Xiao Ling, when do you plan to leave for Xingyun Pavilion?" asked the Little Medical Fairy, with a hint of anticipation in her voice.
"Let's have a good rest today, and then tell Qinglin. We will set off for Xingyun Pavilion early tomorrow morning." Xiao Ling nodded slightly and said in a light tone.
Everyone had no objection to this arrangement. After chatting for a few more words, Yao Tianhuo took Yao Chen away.
Xiao Ling began to personally teach Xiao Yixian some techniques for refining medicine. Xiao Yixian also became more and more proficient in refining medicine under Xiao Ling's personal instruction.
Soon, Qing Lin also completed a day's training and joined Xiao Ling and Xiao Yixian. The three of them chatted and relaxed together, enjoying this rare leisure time.
As night fell, the stars in the sky began to twinkle, and everyone returned to their rooms, immersed in the peaceful night and sweet dreams.
The courtyard returned to tranquility, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the sound of breeze rustling the leaves, adding a touch of peace to the night.
At dawn the next day, Xiao Ling went to say hello to Ye Chong, then took Xiao Yixian and others through the Ye family's space wormhole and began their journey to Xingyun Pavilion.
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Xingyun Pavilion is located in the southern region of Zhongzhou. Among the so-called four square pavilions, the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion are the rarest. Of course, although the number is relatively rare, fortunately, the quality of Xingyun Pavilion is still quite good. Every disciple in the pavilion has a strong talent for cultivation. Therefore, in the southern region of Zhongzhou, many people know that if you meet a disciple of Xingyun Pavilion, you must not underestimate him because of his age or other reasons, because Xingyun Pavilion never accepts mediocre people...
Among the four pavilions, Xingyun Pavilion not only has the fewest disciples, but is also the most mysterious. The other three pavilions all built their headquarters in a grand and majestic manner, allowing people to feel the powerful strength of the sect at a glance. However, Xingyun Pavilion is different. Unless one is very familiar with Xingyun Pavilion, it would be difficult to even find the location of its sect. This makes Xingyun Pavilion more mysterious in the eyes of outsiders.
The Dan Region is extremely far away from the Southern Region of Zhongzhou. Even at the speed of Xiao Ling and others, it took them nearly ten days to truly enter the Southern Region. Then it took another four or five days before they stopped their long journey at the outskirts of a mountain called Tianxing Mountain in the Southern Region.
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At the top of the sky over the Tianxing Mountains, a dark, slender figure meandered through the air at a swift speed, like a meteor streaking across the night sky, heading straight for the heart of the mountains.
Xiao Ling and the other three stood steadily on the back of the Split Sky Throne, their gazes fixed on the depths of the Tianxing Mountains, with anticipation flashing in their eyes.
After a long journey, they were finally about to reach the end of their journey, Xingyun Pavilion.
"Tianxing Mountains... I haven't been here for many years. It's still the same as before." Yao Chen's voice was filled with a hint of nostalgia. His illusory figure floated around Xiao Ling and the other three, his eyes fixed on the rolling mountains, as if he was recalling something.
The outline of the mountains gradually became clear in the morning light, with layers of peaks and shrouded in clouds and mist, giving people a mysterious and solemn feeling. Yao Chen's words broke the silence and made the others' thoughts drift away.
Xiao Yixian and Qinglin were both visiting this place for the first time, their eyes were full of curiosity and excitement. Yao Tianhuo seemed relatively calm, but his eyes also revealed his anticipation for the upcoming life.
"Master, we have been flying for such a long time and we haven't even seen the shadow of Xingyun Pavilion. This place is so deserted that there is not even a single person in sight. Could it be that Xingyun Pavilion has moved away during the time you were away? Has the sect's headquarters long been away from the Tianxing Mountains?" Qinglin said as he retracted his gaze from the distance and asked Yao Chen curiously.
Yao Chen smiled slightly, appearing quite confident, and patiently explained to Qing Lin, "Don't worry, my dear disciple. Although I am old, my memory is not that bad. The Xingyun Pavilion is hidden in the Tianxing Mountains. That place is a bit special. If you don't know the specific way to enter, even a Dou Zun strongman can't find the way. It's not so easy for outsiders to find the Xingyun Pavilion. We are not far from the entrance of that space, and we will arrive soon."
After hearing what Yao Chen said, Xiao Ling became more interested. He smiled and said, "Then we have to work harder. I am quite curious about the strange space in Xingyun Pavilion."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling ordered the Sparrow to speed up. The Sparrow also sensed Xiao Ling's urgency, it let out a loud cry, twisted its body slightly, and immediately increased its speed. Almost in the blink of an eye, it disappeared at the end of the sky with everyone.
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After flying for more than ten minutes in the vast mountains, Liekongzuo and Xiao Ling arrived above a lush forest. There were no buildings around, and even the shadow of the mountain could not be found. It looked like just an ordinary forest.
"Let's stop here. We have reached the entrance to the space where Xingyun Pavilion is located." Yao Chen's voice broke the silence around them.
After hearing Yao Chen's words, the Sky-Splitting Seat slowly slowed down and finally hovered in mid-air.
Everyone began to look around curiously, but found nothing special. This place looked no different from ordinary mountains and could be described as unremarkable.
"Haha, this is the Star Meteoric Array of the Star Meteoric Pavilion. This formation was not man-made, but formed naturally. It is a bit like an independent space opened up by a Dou Sheng powerhouse..." Yao Chen looked at the confusion and curiosity on everyone's faces, and explained patiently with a smile.
As Yao Chen spoke, he moved forward lightly until he was hovering in the air. Then, he flipped his palm lightly, and an ancient jade appeared in his palm. He threw the jade lightly, and it slowly rotated in the air, emitting a strange starlight.
As the light spread, the surrounding space began to distort, and finally, in the surprised eyes of Xiao Ling and others, a door leading to another space was formed.
"This is the real entrance to the Xingyun Pavilion. The headquarters of the Xingyun Pavilion is hidden in this space." Yao Chen said, his figure was like a wisp of light smoke, and he was the first to pass through the space gate that emitted a soft light.
Xiao Ling, Xiao Yixiang and others exchanged glances, and curiosity was written all over their faces.
After a moment's hesitation, they flashed and followed Yao Chen's footsteps into this mysterious space.
As their figures disappeared behind the gate, the space gate also slowly dissipated into the air like a phantom...
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The moment they passed through the space gate, they felt as if they were passing through a layer of water. The scenery before their eyes changed instantly, as if they had experienced a cosmic shift. The surrounding light and air seemed to have undergone a subtle change at this moment.
When everyone landed on top of a mountain, their vision became clear again, and they found themselves in a new world that was completely different from the outside world...
Unlike the vast lush forest outside, there are several towering peaks here, and on the peaks, the outlines of some buildings can be vaguely seen. You can even hear the shouts of people fighting and sparring, and it seems that this place is full of vitality...
Looking up, the stars in the sky seem to be very close, flashing charming light. On the ground, various exotic plants emit a faint fluorescence, adding a touch of fantasy to this mysterious space.
"Everyone, welcome to Xingyun Pavilion..." Yao Chen's voice sounded behind the few people. His figure appeared not far away with a faint smile on his face.
"Haha, this place is really unique, Yao Chen, you had a unique vision when you chose this place to build the sect." Yao Tianhuo looked around, retracted his gaze, and said in admiration.
Yao Chen smiled slightly and explained, "This is actually an independent space naturally formed by the meteorite star power. Of course, it is not as vast as the space created by the Dou Sheng strongman. The area is roughly equivalent to that of a city..." After a slight pause, he continued, "But because it was formed naturally, it is extremely concealed. Even if a Dou Zun strongman flies by here, it is difficult to discover the mystery here."
Xiao Yixian and the others were surprised by Yao Chen's words, but Xiao Ling seemed calmer. He had a keen sense of the power of space. Before entering Xingyun Pavilion, he had already vaguely felt the specialness of this place, and he was confident that as long as he used some means, he could directly enter this space.
"Wow!"
Shortly after a group of people appeared here, suddenly, a clear cry of a crane broke the silence of the sky.
Seeing this, Xiao Ling and the others stopped chatting at the same time. Yao Chen also returned to his bone inflammation ring as usual and disappeared.
Soon, a dozen huge white cranes flew out from the distant mountains, with some human figures standing on the back of each crane.
At the front of these people was a young girl in dark green clothes. As soon as she caught a glimpse of Xiao Ling and his group, she couldn't wait to flap her pair of dark green fighting wings, flew over lightly, and hovered steadily in front of them.
This girl looked very young, only about fifteen or sixteen years old, and even more childish than Qinglin. She had a delicate face, with a playful and clever look between her brows, and her bright eyes seemed to speak, revealing her wit and sharpness, making people remember her at first sight.
She was wearing a cyan dress, and even her nails were carefully painted the same color, which matched the whole look perfectly. Her neat short hair showed her unruly personality. She had a graceful figure and beautiful curves, especially her slender white legs, which made people unable to help but look at her a few more times.
The green-clothed girl's eyes were as sharp as knives. She quickly swept over Xiao Ling and the others, but she did not find any faces matching the members of Xingyun Pavilion in her mind. Moreover, she had never seen these people before. This made her alarm bells ring, and she couldn't help but release her Douhuang-level pressure.
She frowned slightly and asked, "Who are you? How did you find the Starfall Pavilion and get in? How dare you break into the Starfall Pavilion without permission? Do you want to make an enemy of our Starfall Pavilion?"
Her voice was clear, but it carried a hint of unquestionable majesty. As the eldest sister of Xingyun Pavilion, she was responsible for the safety of the sect, and any unauthorized intruders would arouse her vigilance.
Behind her, the patrolling disciples of the Xingyun Pavilion also showed vigilant expressions. Their eyes were as sharp as hawks, and they were fixed tightly on Xiao Ling and others.
These disciples were all calm and composed, and were obviously masters who had undergone rigorous training, with the weakest one reaching Douling level. The weapons in their hands flashed coldly in the sun, and they were ready to deal with any situation that might occur.
The sudden action instantly made the atmosphere tense. Xiao Ling and his companions exchanged glances, and they all smiled bitterly.
They knew in their hearts that they had to explain the matter quickly to prevent the misunderstanding from getting worse.
Just as Xiao Ling was about to speak to clarify, an unexpected voice interrupted what he was about to say. It was a guard disciple, who lowered his voice, but it was loud enough for the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion to hear:
"Master Qingluan, the young man leading the group seems to be Xiao Ling, the eighth-grade alchemy master who has recently gained fame in Zhongzhou. The last time I was on a sect mission, I happened to see a portrait of Master Xiao Ling."
Although this disciple deliberately lowered his voice and used some techniques to ensure that his words were only transmitted among the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion, Xiao Ling and his companions were not ordinary people. These little tricks naturally could not be hidden from their ears, and they clearly heard every word of the guarding disciple.
When Mu Qingluan heard what his disciple said, her heart tightened. She quickly turned her head and her eyes fell on Xiao Ling who was standing in front of everyone. She asked cautiously,
"Um, may I ask, are you Master Xiao Ling?"
As Mu Qingluan said this, there was no longer any wariness in her tone, but instead a hint of respect.
Mu Qingluan had heard of Xiao Ling's name in the occasional conversations among the disciples of Xingyun Pavilion. Not only had he become a Dou Zong master at a young age, he was also an eighth-grade alchemist, and was known as "Zhongzhou's No. 1 Prodigy."
Even her master, Venerable Feng, had to treat Xiao Ling, an eighth-grade alchemist, with courtesy. But she, a mere Dou Huang, could not afford to offend him.
However, Mu Qingluan had never seen Xiao Ling's portrait, so she did not recognize him at first.
"Yes, I am Xiao Ling." Xiao Ling nodded slightly and responded calmly, "I came to Xingyun Pavilion this time with no ill intentions. I just wanted to discuss some important matters with Pavilion Master Feng Xian. I also hope that this lady can help me. Thank you in advance."
As he spoke, Xiao Ling took out the eighth-grade alchemist badge that Xuan Kongzi had personally handed to him from his arms and gently showed it to Mu Qingluan.
But I was still secretly proud of myself. It was indeed very convenient to have a resounding name and identity when I was away from home.
When Mu Qingluan saw the eighth-grade alchemist badge that Xiao Ling took out, the last bit of doubt in her heart disappeared. She was already convinced that the person in front of her was the Master Xiao Ling who had recently emerged and became famous in Zhongzhou.
She quickly put on a polite smile and said softly, "Master Xiao Ling, I am Mu Qingluan. My behavior just now was really rude, please forgive me."
As for how Xiao Ling managed to sneak into the Starry Sky Pavilion without anyone noticing, Mu Qingluan was too lazy to investigate. After all, he was an eighth-grade alchemist, so it was reasonable for him to have some unique skills.
Besides, judging from his attitude, he didn't seem to have any hostility towards Xingyun Pavilion, otherwise he wouldn't be so easy-going. She had heard that alchemists were usually quite arrogant, but it seemed that Master Xiao Ling was quite approachable.
"It's okay. Ignorance is not a crime. What you did before was also your duty," Xiao Ling smiled and waved his hand, looking nonchalant. "You are the proud student of Feng Xian Pavilion Master Mu Qingluan, right? You have achieved such success at such a young age. Feng Xian Pavilion Master really has a good vision to accept such an outstanding disciple."
Thinking that Mu Qingluan still had to call her own Qinglin "senior sister", Xiao Ling couldn't help but find it a bit interesting. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his attitude unconsciously became a lot kinder.
"Haha, Master Xiao Ling, you are too modest. Compared with you, my cultivation is nothing." Mu Qingluan smiled embarrassedly and responded modestly.
Then she continued, "Since Master Xiao Ling wants to see my master, please follow me. My master happens to be free now, I will take you to see him."
As soon as Mu Qingluan finished speaking, she turned around and quickly gave a few words to a patrolling disciple. Then, she gently flapped her dark blue battle wings, and with an indescribable grace, she led Xiao Ling and the others to fly deep into the Xingyun Pavilion.
Seeing that Mu Qingluan was about to lead the way, Xiao Ling and his companions immediately set off, and followed closely behind her in a flash. Unlike Mu Qingluan, who spread her fighting wings and flew gracefully in the air, Xiao Ling and his companions chose to walk in the air, appearing more natural and relaxed.
This scene made Mu Qingluan feel a little surprised. It was not surprising that Xiao Ling and the red-robed old man had reached Dou Zong level, but she did not expect that the other two girls had also reached Dou Zong level, especially the one in green who looked only sixteen or seventeen years old. Such talent in cultivation was simply shocking.
However, Mu Qingluan sensed a different aura from the young girl in green, a feeling that belonged to a magical beast. This made her curious. Could it be that this young girl was also a magical beast that could transform into a human like herself? Her real age might be much older than she looked.
The more Mu Qingluan thought about it, the more she felt that this guess was reasonable. Otherwise, how could other practitioners feel embarrassed if a girl who looked so young could reach the Dou Zong realm...
(End of this chapter)