77: A small meeting in the Holy Land

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"Have you heard? The Haotian Immortal Emperor of the Zheng Tian Immortal Dynasty finished his seclusion early today!"

"Finished his seclusion? That fast?! How did it go? Did he break through?"

"He failed! It seems someone meddled with the Immortal Emperor's destiny! Not only did he fail, but his cultivation seems to show signs of falling!"

"Heavens!! Someone actually dared to do that? Who was it?"

"It's unclear! The news I heard is that the destiny of the entire Zheng Tian Immortal Dynasty has been shaken, and now the great Immortals of the Immortal Court are thoroughly investigating where the problem lies."

"That's truly terrifying. If they're found out, besides the other two Immortal Courts, any other force, no matter what it is, will be annihilated in an instant, right?!"

"......"

The next morning.

Inside the Ten Thousand Beasts Holy Land, the sun shone brightly.

The matter of the Zheng Tian Immortal Dynasty had quickly spread throughout the world, overshadowing the matter of annihilating the demon village near the Ten Thousand Beasts Holy Land yesterday.

These days, there was astonishing news every day, but news rising to the level of an Immortal Court was still the first time!

Inside the Holy Land's main hall.

Sect Leader Wen Aotian summoned all the elders. After the nine great elders were seated, they noticed an extra golden-patterned throne in the first row on the right.

Why was there an extra seat?

The elders felt puzzled.

"First, I want to tell everyone some good news."

Sect Leader Wen Aotian stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the hall, his face beaming as he surveyed the elders: "Just yesterday, our Holy Land gained an Immortal!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

All nine elders showed varying degrees of smiles. Who hadn't seen such a huge phenomenon yesterday?

"Exactly!"

Wen Aotian seemed to see through the elders' thoughts, nodding and smiling: "Our Golden Dragon Holy Son Lin Sheng broke through to Great Emperor yesterday and officially became an Immortal!"

"His cultivation has already surpassed all the elders, so from today onwards, the Golden Dragon Holy Son is also qualified to participate in the Elder meetings!"

"Come in, Holy Son!"

The next moment, under the elders' varied gazes of astonishment, relief, and emotion, a handsome young man in white robes with a gentle smile slowly stepped into the hall.

With sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, his bearing was extraordinary; his handsomeness was such that a single glance would make one unforgettable.

He clearly wasn't walking fast, yet each step seemed to tread upon everyone's hearts and livers.

Simply moving his limbs so casually, the wind he stirred up faintly carried the momentum of a tiger's roar and a dragon's cry. In just two or three steps, he had already arrived beside his exclusive throne and then sat down with imposing grandeur.

"Hello everyone, I am the Golden Dragon Holy Son, Lin Sheng!"

He smiled and nodded to the elders.

—Strictly speaking!

This was still Lin Sheng's first time coming to this main hall, and also the first time he had greeted all the elders.

Seeing this, the elders didn't dare to be negligent and responded one after another.

"Hello, Holy Son!"

"The Holy Son is truly handsome. With such excellent innate conditions, he should start having children early. My sister..."

"Holy Son, Holy Son! Do you need talismans? If you do, come find me. Just say what you need, and I'll give you everything for free!"

"Hahaha, Holy Son, your breakthrough speed is too terrifying. They all want to cling to your leg!"

Among them, only Grand Elder Tianhai Longyue, Second Elder Chen Nanzhi, and Third Elder Cizhai Jingren did not speak.

They quietly watched Lin Sheng, different emotions flowing in their eyes.

Tianhai Longyue was very calm, showing at most a bit more surprise; Chen Nanzhi displayed clear fondness and admiration; Cizhai Jingren Wen Qin, however, watched quietly, her eyes seemingly devoid of any emotion.

Lin Sheng glanced at Wen Qin, chuckling inwardly: 'In front of others, this woman is quite elegant and demure.'

"Alright!"

Wen Aotian clapped his hands to quiet the hall, then got straight to the point.

"There are two other matters for calling everyone here today."

"The first matter, I believe everyone has heard about, is the Zheng Tian Immortal Dynasty having its destiny meddled with. The Immortal Court has now notified all the major forces from the Five Sects, Nine Clans, Nine Families, and Sixteen Holy Lands, asking us to conduct self-examinations first."

"Although this is just a formality, I still want to ask, does anyone among you have any information?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Wen Qin's gaze subtly swept past Lin Sheng. Seeing his 'blank' expression, a tiny, almost imperceptible curve lifted at the corner of her mouth.

"Good."

Wen Aotian truly felt relieved. It was good as long as it had nothing to do with their Holy Land.

He nodded, his expression visibly much more relaxed, even starting to laugh: "Then the second matter isn't anything major. It's just that two celestial maidens from the Xingyue Sect are coming to our Holy Land as guests."

"They might stay for two or three days, so remember to pass down the order later, telling all disciples to be absolutely courteous when they see them and not to cause any conflicts."

Xingyue Sect, celestial maidens?

The elders exchanged glances.

Haven't the Three Immortal Courts and Five Great Sects always looked down on the Sixteen Holy Lands? They feel that they have failed the name of 'Holy Land', and it even seems they have united to build a true Human Clan Holy Land.

Why would they suddenly, inexplicably, seek them out for discussion and exchange?

"Two celestial maidens, please come in."

Wen Aotian called out, trying to use a gentle voice.

Soon, under the gaze of everyone in the hall, two tall beauties wearing Xingyue Sect robes slowly walked in.

The tight robes perfectly accentuated their exquisite curves, and beneath their slender, graspable waists, their ample, shapely hips looked very fertile.

These two.

One had black hair like a waterfall, a fair face with vermilion lips, fragrant skin like jade, and warm, beautiful eyes, like a Moon Palace fairy who had descended to the mortal realm, her demeanor elegant, dignified, and proper.

One had silver hair falling to her shoulders, vermilion lips and jade-like face, snowy and tender skin, and bright, beautiful eyes, like an elf who had fallen into the mortal dust, lively, graceful, pure, and beautiful.

Upon arriving in the hall, the black-haired woman walking in front was the first to stop.

Then, very politely, she bowed to Sect Leader Wen Aotian and all the elders: 'From the Muzimen of the Xingyue Sect, Senior Sister Tang Chiyue, along with Junior Sister Shen Xingtong, greet everyone in the Holy Land.'

"This is our visiting card."

"You are too kind."

Wen Aotian received the visiting card, opened it for a quick look, and then smiled as he used spiritual power to lift the bowing Tang Chiyue.

"So you came because of the phenomenon."

"That's easy to arrange. During the days you are guests, I will arrange for you to stay on Wangyang Mountain. That is the guest residence closest to Tianyun Mountain, the environment is very good, and I believe you will definitely like it."

Tang Chiyue nodded, and bowed politely, saying: "Thank you for your trouble."

Shen Xingtong, who was beside her, after surveying the elders present, fixed her gaze intently on the rumored Golden Dragon Holy Son.

The sleepiness on her face had vanished without a trace the moment she first saw him.

'Oh my god!'

'So handsome!'

'A super handsome guy who's even more handsome than those blockheads in the sect!'

Shen Xingtong stared intently, unaware that her cheeks had already turned red.

Lin Sheng returned her gaze without showing weakness.

However, in his heart, he was recalling the plot related to these two people.

Xingyue Sect Muzimen's Senior Sister Tang Chiyue, whose cultivation upon appearance was Celestial Immortal tenth level, was at most a side character in the original plotline and died in the outer battlefield.

Xingyue Sect Muzimen's Junior Sister Shen Xingtong.

was one of the original heroines, the object of Lan Ao's deep admiration. Her cultivation upon appearance was Celestial Immortal second level. Later, she followed the protagonist group for training and eventually ascended to Immortal King.