Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Chapter 164: Chapter 148 Da Guangming Sect_1

Shen Martial Sect sent two individuals to attend the Yao Platform Sect's grand event this time, one being Feng Zhi and the other, a true disciple by the name of Xu Shu.

Xu Shu was a young man with a heroic appearance, bushy eyebrows, and a prominent nose. In Shen Martial Sect, his strength and status far surpassed Feng Zhi, having reached the third level of the Vajra Stage, akin to a wild dragon, for some time now.

From Giant Spirit Gate came a burly man named Dian Chu, towering and massive, with a rugged face that seemed to belong to someone older, but he was actually only twenty-three years old, though he appeared somewhat mature for his age.

Heavenly Saber Sect sent two individuals, Mo Zilin, and Yang Mingyue.

Lastly, the disciple sent by Huan Yu Sect was a young man of average height, with ordinary features.

Yet among those present, no one dared to underestimate him due to his ordinary appearance. This person was named Liu Feng and, just like Mo Zilin and others, had reached the third level of the Vajra Stage, akin to a wild dragon.

Moreover, he had already transformed the majority of his inner breath into Gangqi and was only half a step away from the Gang Qi Stage.

Of course, even if it was just half a step, if relying solely on oneself, it would take at least several months or even a year to possibly make a breakthrough.

But, with the aid of heaven-sent treasures like Jade Spirit Ice Liquid, it would be different. It wouldn't be impossible to enter the Gang Qi Stage overnight.

After all, Liu Feng was already very close to the Gang Qi Stage.

As for Canghai Sect, which was also among the world's top powers, its heir Yu Qiushi, who was only at the exterior Qi cultivation level, naturally didn't have the qualifications to sit together with Mo Zilin and the others and had to sit in a position slightly to the rear.

It could be said, every seat for visiting guests at the Yao Platform Sect's celebration was carefully considered.

Sitting beside Mo Zilin and the others was a lady from Yao Platform Sect, one of the top three true disciples of this generation, named Zi Qing.

Zi Qing had delicate features, crescent eyebrows and white teeth, her hair black like clouds, her eyes bright and clear. She wore a Yunwen Baisha Skirt, with an elegant demeanor, like a graceful orchid in a solitary valley.

As for Gang Qi Stage elders from Heavenly Saber Sect and Shen Martial Sect who had come to accompany the celebration at Yao Platform Sect, they were seated even further away, entertained by Gang Qi Stage martial artists from Yao Platform Sect.

Yang Mingyue, sitting beside Mo Zilin, looked at him as he smiled and chatted with the bright-eyed, beautiful-toothed Zi Qing, and she was so agitated she nearly ground her teeth to dust.

She firmly pinched Mo Zilin's hand. Mo Zilin frowned slightly, imperceptibly, but still did not turn his head.

Actually, in Mo Zilin's heart, compared to the unbearably arrogant Yang Mingyue, he naturally preferred the gentle-natured disciples from Yao Platform Sect, especially as Zi Qing's appearance far surpassed Yang Mingyue's.

Zi Qing was like a well-educated lady from a prestigious household, with a very soothing voice, unlike Yang Mingyue, who was overbearing and unreasonable, only knowing how to cry and make a fuss.

If it weren't for Heavenly Saber Sect's sect leader Yang Ling, Mo Zilin would definitely not be willing to take Yang Mingyue as his wife.

To the side, Shen Martial Sect's Xu Shu, the Giant Spirit Gate's big man Dian Chu, and Huan Yu Sect's Liu Feng, all sat silently, not uttering a word.

In fact, today's grand meeting at Yao Platform was essentially held for these few individuals.

While there were a few other Vajra Stage martial artists from different sects who wanted to participate, it was merely a formality.

In front of the prodigies from these top sects, even the warriors from first-rate sects would definitely not be a match for the likes of Mo Zilin and Xu Shu.

Xu Shu had a grave expression, feeling very upset, as his junior brother Feng Zhi had died at the hands of Gu Chen from Jing Tian Department, leaving him with nowhere to seek revenge.

Feng Zhi had an extraordinary talent and was definitely going to achieve the Gang Qi Stage in the future. Even within a top sect like Shen Martial Sect, those in the Gang Qi Stage could be considered as pillars.

Feng Zhi's death led to messages coming down from the higher echelons of Shen Martial Sect recently, questioning Xu Shu, asking why he hadn't kept a better eye on Feng Zhi, knowing his temperament was poor.

Toward Gu Chen, inevitably, Xu Shu also harbored some anger in his heart, but he also knew of the battle between Gu Chen and the Red Flame Demon Sect on Yanbo Lake that day. Therefore, Xu Shu was very wary of Gu Chen.

Unless absolutely necessary, he still did not intend to act against Gu Chen.

After all, winning would be good, but if he lost, his reputation would be destroyed, and he would become a stepping stone for Gu Chen.

Unable to vent his frustration, Xu Shu naturally felt extremely uncomfortable.

At this moment, just as the grand meeting at Yao Platform was about to begin, suddenly, a burst of discussion and exclamations came from outside. Everyone saw a young man in a white robe, untarnished by dust, enter the room.

This young man was extremely handsome, with clear eyebrows and bright eyes, and skin like jade. There seemed to be a faint glow radiating from his body, giving him a unique charm that made people involuntarily want to immerse themselves in it.

"Da Guangming Sect!"

Mo Zilin, Xu Shu, and others saw this person and immediately their expressions changed, appearing extremely solemn.

Da Guangming Sect, ranked among the three great sects, was as famous as Shen Martial Sect, Sunset Sword Sect, and the other seven sects and eight factions, being a pinnacle force on the martial arts scene with nearly a thousand years of history in Shen Zhou.

You should know that even among the top forces, there are differences in strength.

For example, Canghai Sect is obviously the weakest among top forces such as the seven sects and eight factions and has even shown a tendency to decline to a first-rate sect in recent years.

And Shen Martial Sect, Sunset Sword Sect, Heavenly Saber Sect, Huan Yu Sect, and Yao Platform Sect have similar strength, being closely matched.

But the three great sects, any one of them taken out, would be among the strongest in the top forces, in terms of overall strength.

The reason is that in these few top sect forces like the three great sects, there exist beings that have surpassed Grandmasters of the martial arts in the Innate Realm.

It's also for this reason that they surpass Shen Martial Sect, Sunset Sword Sect, and Yao Platform Sect in sect strength.

As for Canghai Sect, which has already declined among top sects, it cannot be compared with Da Guangming Sect at all. One is in the heavens, the other on the earth.

However, what puzzled Mo Zilin and the others was that the Da Guangming Sect was not in Shen Zhou but in Yangzhou, which is exceedingly distant from Qiongtian Mansion. They wondered how a disciple of the Da Guangming Sect had come to participate in the Yao Platform Sect's grand event hosted by Qiongtian Mansion.

Upon seeing this, the crowd also stood up one after another, paying respect to the Da Guangming Sect.

Zi Qing was slender with a light and clear voice. She turned her bright eyes towards the glowing young man and said, "I didn't expect that the Da Guangming Sect, despite being far away in Yangzhou, would still send someone to our Yao Platform Sect's event. May I ask for your esteemed name, sir?"

The young man from the Da Guangming Sect bore a smile as he made a fist and palm salute and said, "My uninvited presence is truly presumptuous; my name is Tang Xiao."

His voice was warm, and the corners of his mouth upturned in a smile. He seemed to emanate a warm glow at all times, and there was an indescribably strange charm about him that made him instantly likeable.

"Tang Xiao? I've heard of him. In Yangzhou, he once single-handedly battled against thirteen Vajra Stage warriors and defeated them effortlessly. Moreover, he managed to escape unscathed from the pursuit of a black path warrior of the Inner Gangqi Stage."

"What, does he really possess such strength?"

"Is he still in the Vajra Stage now?"

"I don't know, but by the looks of it, he probably hasn't broken through to the Gang Qi Stage yet."

"I guess he also wants to try reaching the physical limit of the Vajra Stage and achieve the indestructible state of Vajra."

The gathered warriors whispered among themselves, revealing quite a few of Tang Xiao's past exploits.

With a smile still on his face, Tang Xiao spoke slowly, "After leaving my sect, I traveled the world. Recently, I happened to be near Shen Zhou's Qiongtian Mansion when I heard that the Yao Platform Sect was going to host the grand event. I took the liberty of coming uninvited, and I hope the members of the Yao Platform Sect will not take offense."

His behavior was extremely polite, making it hard for anyone to find fault. Many warriors, seeing this, instinctively took a liking to him.

Furthermore, upon seeing Tang Xiao handsome and radiant, appearing like the son of a deity, some of the women couldn't help but have their hearts flutter wildly, gazing at him with a dreamy look, unable to extricate themselves.

At this moment, a beautiful middle-aged woman approached. She was an elder of the Yao Platform Sect and said to Tang Xiao with a smile, "Having a distinguished disciple like you from the Da Guangming Sect participate in our event is certainly a great pleasure for the Yao Platform Sect. Bring a seat for Young Master Tang."

Instantly, a female disciple of the Yao Platform Sect gracefully brought a chair and placed it beside Zi Qing.

Tang Xiao with a fist and palm salute, said, "Thank you, elder."

The middle-aged woman nodded and, turning to Zi Qing, said, "Zi Qing, Young Master Tang has traveled from afar to our Yao Platform Sect. Make sure to host him properly and not neglect Young Master Tang."

"Understood," Zi Qing said softly.

"I am in your care, Miss Zi Qing," Tang Xiao said with a smile, his smile so warm that one couldn't help but want to bask in it.

Ordinary warriors might not understand why, but Mo Zilin and others knew that this was the unique martial skill of the Da Guangming Sect called the Bewildering God Skills, which directly affects a person's spirit. When practiced to a high level, the cultivator could, like Tang Xiao, exude a unique charm that made people infatuated and unable to extricate themselves.

Those with weaker perseverance might, after spending time with Tang Xiao, even start to regard him as a supreme deity in their hearts, willing to die for him without a second thought if he asked.

Of course, for people like Mo Zilin and Xu Shu with firm resolve, they naturally wouldn't be easily beguiled by Tang Xiao.

However, the Da Guangming Sect was known for being both righteous and wicked, acting on whim, and even Mo Zilin and others were extremely wary of Tang Xiao.

In the past, the Emperor of Da Xia had thought about exterminating the Da Guangming Sect. But, since the sect hadn't committed any significant evil deeds and had timely expressed their submission to Da Xia, the Emperor spared them from being completely obliterated.

In recent years, the disciples of the Da Guangming Sect roaming the world have mostly been doing acts of punishing the evil and promoting the good.

"May I inquire how to address everyone here?" Tang Xiao, handsome with jade-like smooth skin glowing all about, looked absolutely divine.

"Heavenly Saber Sect, Mo Zilin."

"Shen Martial Sect, Xu Shu."

"Giant Spirit Gate, Dian Chu."

"Huan Yu Sect, Liu Feng."

Mo Zilin and the others introduced themselves one by one to Tang Xiao.

"Tang Xiao has met all of you," Tang Xiao said, giving a fist and palm salute.

"Brother Tang, please don't be overly courteous," the crowd hastily returned the gesture.

At that moment, Tang Xiao's gaze shifted towards Yang Mingyue standing beside Mo Zilin and asked, "And may I ask who this young lady is?"

At his words, Yang Mingyue's gaze turned, and inadvertently, she caught sight of Tang Xiao's pupils, which seemed to lead into an abyss. Her expression immediately stiffened, a hint of fervor emerging in her eyes as she gazed at him mesmerized.

"Brother Tang!" Seeing this, Mo Zilin immediately grew displeased, his face slightly darkened.

"My apologies, my apologies," Tang Xiao hastily said, apologizing. The next second, Yang Mingyue returned to normal, as if everything was just a dream, and she was still confused, not understanding what had happened.

At this point, most of the people attending the Yao Platform event had arrived, except for one seat at the very front that remained empty.

Noticing this, Tang Xiao changed the subject and pointed to the vacant seat, asked with a smile, "May I ask, who is this empty seat reserved for?"

Upon hearing his words, Mo Zilin and the others all looked towards Zi Qing.

Seeing the curious glances, Zi Qing spoke softly, "It is reserved for Lord Gu Chen of the Jing Tian Department of Da Xia."