Chapter 150: Chapter 148: First Acquaintance with the Immortal Alliance

Su Qing didn’t linger, wanting to leave quickly.

He flew rapidly using Heaven-Soaring God and Demon.

After flying for a long time, he seemed to have returned to the Celestial Sea Realm.

....

’This island actually has no cultivators.’

Su Qing looked at the island before him. It wasn’t large, only a few kilometers across.

There was a single mountain peak on it.

Just as Su Qing was about to land on the island,

he suddenly saw it sink.

"Huh?"

Su Qing was stunned for a moment.

’So it wasn’t an island.’

Driven by curiosity, he dove into the water.

He activated his Spiritual Eye.

It was a gigantic turtle.

The mountain peak from before was just a rock on its shell.

This turtle was enormous.

It was a real eye-opener for Su Qing.

A creature of this size could easily kill a Qi Cultivation Realm cultivator, even without any cultivation of its own.

A Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, though, would be difficult for it to handle.

It would be a different matter if the great turtle had cultivation.

With that size, plus cultivation, even a typical Foundation Establishment cultivator would have a hard time fighting it.

"No wonder some people choose to fuse with bloodlines," Su Qing remarked with a sigh before hurriedly flying away.

His Heaven-Soaring God and Demon technique had now reached Great Success.

Perfection was not far off.

When Su Qing’s flight brought him back into the Sect’s territory, he stopped using Heaven-Soaring God and Demon.

The commotion it caused was too great.

And it was too conspicuous.

It had been fine at first, but after reaching Great Success, such an Escape Technique was no longer suitable for casual use.

By the time he returned,

Su Qing felt that two or three months had passed.

Back at the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect.

As soon as Su Qing returned, he saw Ouyang Mingming flying away.

But then she stopped.

"Disciple, your timing is perfect."

"Come on, come with me to the Immortal Alliance and make a name for us."

"And while we’re at it, you can meet the geniuses from the other sects."

Ouyang Mingming said, about to drag Su Qing away.

Su Qing didn’t want to go.

"Master, why don’t you just pretend I never came back? Should I take another trip to the Celestial Sea Realm?"

"We’re going to the Celestial Sea Realm anyway! You’re coming with me. You need to meet people if you want to walk far on the path to longevity."

Ouyang Mingming simply grabbed Su Qing and started to leave.

Su Qing could only follow helplessly.

No, to be precise, he was dragged away by Ouyang Mingming without putting up a struggle.

But they soon arrived at the Hundred Weapons Hall.

"Qing Xiang, Qing Xiang! Quickly, make a set of a True Disciple’s formal robes for my disciple! He needs to meet people the day after tomorrow."

Qing Xiang was a Female Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm. She had the graceful air of a woman from south of the Yangtze River, though her features were somewhat plain.

"Elder Ouyang, if you need it now, I can take the time to make a set of clothes without any runes."

"They’ll just be ordinary clothes."

"That’s fine, it’s just for show," Ouyang Mingming said with a laugh. "Do you have any new styles recently? Let me see."

"The new styles are on display in my clothing shop. It’s been a long time since you’ve come by to look, Elder Ouyang."

Ouyang Mingming placed a hand on Qing Xiang’s shoulder and said, "I’ve been too busy lately. Who has time to look at clothes?"

"Hurry up and measure my disciple. Just make him a set of robes quickly."

Qing Xiang nodded.

"True Disciple Su, please raise your arms."

Su Qing obediently raised his arms, and Qing Xiang very professionally measured him with a tailor’s tape.

"Elder Ouyang, True Disciple Su, please wait a moment."

After taking the measurements, Qing Xiang went into a back room.

....

Less than five minutes passed.

Qing Xiang came out holding a set of robes.

"They’re ready. Would you like to try them on, True Disciple Su?"

The robes were loose-fitting overall, primarily white with light cyan trim, and bore the emblem of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect.

The emblem was a red circle with several lightning bolt patterns in the center.

It wasn’t ugly, but it wasn’t particularly good-looking either.

"No need. As long as they’re loose, it’s fine." Su Qing shook his head and accepted the robes.

Ouyang Mingming nodded. "Qing Xiang, how many Spirit Stones?"

"Five Spirit Stones, Elder Ouyang."

Five Spirit Stones was indeed very cheap. Ouyang Mingming paid the Spirit Stones and once again pulled Su Qing along, flying toward the Teleportation Array.

They returned to the Celestial Sea Realm again.

It was one thing not to visit the Celestial Sea Realm, but after coming so often, he was getting used to its scenery and atmosphere.

"We’ll continue on to the easternmost region of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect’s territory."

"The Immortal Alliance gathering will be held on one of the Zhengxuan Sect’s islands."

After reaching the easternmost point, both Su Qing and Ouyang Mingming stopped.

"Master, why have we stopped?"

"What’s the rush? We’re going to the Sect’s local stronghold to rest for a day. Besides, you’re coming with me to check out the marketplace tonight."

"Oh!" Su Qing nodded. He wanted to check out the marketplace too.

"The Grand Elder is at the stronghold here. Discussions about the Immortal Alliance are usually handled by the Divinity Transformation Elders. We’re just going over there to get to know some people."

"But we’re a Demonic Sect, Master. How many people will be willing to associate with us, especially over at the Zhengxuan Sect’s place?"

"Don’t you worry about it. Just come along," Ouyang Mingming said, exasperated.

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「Nightfall.」

Su Qing and Ouyang Mingming walked among the stalls of the marketplace.

There were fish, shrimp, and a type of Spirit Grass that was especially famous on this island.

[Tier One Lower Grade Hundred Seed Spirit Grass: Possesses aphrodisiac and bone-strengthening effects.]

[Tier One Middle Grade Hundred Seed Spirit Grass: Possesses aphrodisiac and bone-strengthening effects.]

...

’No wonder, no wonder they sell so much of this Spirit Grass here.’

’It’s all because of this stuff.’

’It doesn’t matter what it is; as long as it’s labeled an aphrodisiac, someone will buy it.’

Ouyang Mingming usually paid no attention to these things.

Instead, she looked for strange and curious items.

For example.

[Spirit Cage Lamp Grass: In an environment with sufficient Spiritual Qi, this grass will emit a gentle, sun-like glow.]

It was nighttime, and this Spirit Cage Lamp Grass was quite beautiful.

His master, completely unconcerned with the price, immediately bought a dozen or so pots.

"Not bad, not bad. I’ve found some good treasures again today."

Ouyang Mingming was very happy.

She also dragged Su Qing along to buy some delicacies from the marketplace made from spiritual items. Even the meat dishes were from Demon Beasts.

The price was another story. It was quite expensive.

It was delicious, but expensive.

"This is really good! No wonder I always saw these stalls selling only food. I used to wonder, would any cultivator really waste Spirit Stones to eat Demon Beasts like this?"

"Hehehe~"

Ouyang Mingming took large bites, completely ignoring her status, her mouth glistening with grease.

"This fish oil is so fragrant! Longevity has to be enjoyed, at the very least!"

"Right, Disciple?"

Su Qing nodded. He was also eating with great enjoyment, just like Ouyang Mingming.

"Greetings, Elder Ouyang." Song Zhining suddenly popped up and bowed to Ouyang Mingming.

Song Zhining also greeted Su Qing.

"Hahaha, Elder Ouyang! Long time no see. Are your injuries healed?" Jin Zhentu also arrived, his laughter a bit loud.

"Greetings, Elder Jin," Su Qing said, bowing as well.

"Don’t you have any idea whether I’m healed or not?" Ouyang Mingming shot back. "You’ve got some nerve, Jin Zhentu! You sold me a Healing Pill for two hundred thousand Spirit Stones."

"And you still have the gall to ask if my injuries have healed?"

"It’s just that Tier Three Spiritual Materials have been too scarce lately. That’s the price. I didn’t cheat you. I charge the other Elders Within the Sect the same," Jin Zhentu said with a small smile.

"But Elder Ouyang, now that your injuries are better, why are you eating mortal food?"

"Aren’t you afraid of inadvertently introducing Acquired Dust into your body?"

"Thanks to my disciple, I found a Divine Essence Fruit. Now, not only am I healed, but I’ve even gained over ten years of life!" Ouyang Mingming said smugly.

Jin Zhentu exclaimed in shock, "A Divine Essence Fruit? You just ate it like that? Ten years of life?!"

"If you had given it to the Grand Elder or the Sect Lord, would you still be worried about not being able to afford my Spirit Pills?"

Ouyang Mingming said proudly, "No need for your concern. I ate the fruit because I couldn’t let my disciple’s kind intentions go to waste."

"Isn’t that right, Disciple?"

Su Qing couldn’t help but use his True Essence to wipe the grease from the corner of his mouth. He didn’t want to become famous, especially with Song Zhining listening right there.

"Master is right," Su Qing could only say flatteringly.

Ouyang Mingming said, "I see Elder Jin is also busy, so we won’t disturb you any longer."

"Disciple, let’s go."

"Oh, okay." Su Qing followed.

Song Zhining, however, glanced at Su Qing and thought to himself, ’A Divine Essence Fruit, a longevity-extending treasure? With such good luck, could this Su Qing be one of those people from the history books blessed with great fortune?’

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