Chapter 664 - 150: Pei Qingming’s Refusal
Chapter 664: Chapter 150: Pei Qingming’s Refusal
"No need to worry. A sect of the East Sea Divine Palace’s level wouldn’t be interested in a mere small island like ours."
Fang Funan was unconcerned, unlike his worried subordinates. According to the Innate Martial Artists of the Martial Arts Alliance, the only things of value in the Nine Kingdoms were the innate energies. These energies might be quite attractive to second- or third-rate sects, but they are nothing to the super sects.
As long as the Nine Kingdoms have nothing that can tempt the East Sea Divine Palace, they will surely show face to the Canglan Sect.
"Fang Funan of Liang, hereby greets the lords of the Flame Dynasty."
As the giant ship was still ten miles from the shore, Fang Funan shouted loudly.
Onboard the Dragon King Ship, Qin Yan and Gu Kong, standing on the deck, heard the voice and smiled. Qin Yan even remarked, "Steward Gao, Junior Brother Lin mentioned that the country he is from is called Liang."
"What a coincidence, the direction we randomly chose to dock turned out to be the country where Lin Chen resides."
Gao Zeming also smiled, and the next moment he spread his voice around, responding, "I am Gao Zeming, steward of the Canglan Sect, here to fetch our sect’s disciple."
"Gao Zeming, steward of the Canglan Sect!"
Fang Funan and those by his side sighed in relief upon hearing this response.
"Seems like the Canglan Sect came to fetch Lin Chen, borrowing the Dragon King Ship from the East Sea Divine Palace."
Fang Funan made a judgment in his heart and said to a subordinate, "Immediately inform the Imperial Court about the arrival of the Canglan Sect’s powerful figures in our Liang; as for the Martial Arts Alliance... forget it, there’s no need to inform them."
The reason not to inform the Martial Arts Alliance was because Fang Funan already saw two figures slicing through the sky towards them.
Those who came were two elders from the Martial Arts Alliance.
The entire Martial Arts Alliance currently has thirteen elders, and apart from the western part of Liang, there are elders stationed at other borders.
"The Dragon King Ship, just worthy of Canglan Sect’s reputation."
The two incoming Innate Martial Artists looked at the massive Dragon King Ship on the sea with envy in their eyes. Only a sect of Canglan’s level could have the East Sea Divine Palace dispatch a Dragon King Ship.
Even an Innate Second Realm wouldn’t easily break through this ship.
The Dragon King Ship finally halted a few miles from the coast, whereupon several figures rushed towards the shore. Once these figures disembarked, everyone present became respectful.
"Liang Xiu of the Celestial Blade Sect greets the seniors of the Canglan Sect."
"Guo Mingjie of the Xuanhe Sect greets the seniors of the Canglan Sect."
The two Innate Martial Artists were the first to salute, their gazes falling on Gao Zeming and Hu Yunhua, sensing a terrifying aura from them.
These two were Innate Second Realm powerhouses.
In the Innate Sixth Realm, each realm is a chasm.
Though they themselves were also Innate Martial Artists, unless a great opportunity arose, they might only ever reach the Innate First Realm in their lifetime.
"Fang Funan of the Southern Garrison Army in Liang greets the upper officials."
Gao Zeming gave no response to the two Innate Martial Artists, but when he heard Fang Funan, he smiled, "You are a Martial Artist of Liang, do you know Lin Chen?"
"Lin Chen is a Martial Path genius of Liang. I have met Lin Chen several times, and he is currently in retreat in Lingxiao City in our Liang, breaking through."
"In retreat and breaking through?"
Gao Zeming’s eyes lit up. Before setting out, Lin Chen was at the Third Grade Realm, and now he’s in retreat for a breakthrough, which means he’s likely advancing to the Second Grade. This cultivation speed is indeed astonishing.
"Allow me to introduce, this is Steward Hu of the East Sea Divine Palace."
"Greetings, Steward Hu," Fang Funan hastily saluted. Hu Yunhua replied with a smile, "No need for excessive courtesy, I am merely accompanying Brother Gao to witness the talents of your Liang."
At this moment, Hu Yunhua also understood that the disciple whom Gao Zeming personally came to receive was named Lin Chen.
Moreover, from Gao Zeming’s attitude towards this First-Grade Martial Artist, he realized one thing: this Lin Chen was extraordinary, or else Gao Zeming wouldn’t be so courteous to a First-Grade Martial Artist.
The Martial Arts Realm is this realistic; if you want their respect, you must have corresponding Martial Path strength.
Gao Zeming’s courtesy was out of respect for Lin Chen.
If it weren’t for that, Gao Zeming wouldn’t have even bothered with those two Innate Martial Artists, let alone a First-Grade Martial Artist.
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Lingxiao City.
At this moment, the remaining eleven Innate Martial Artists from the Martial Arts Alliance had all arrived. The scene that once occurred with Kong Qifeng waiting at the gate was now being replayed by them.
All Innate Martial Artists were waiting at the city gate, and the previously destroyed Lingxiao City gate had already been rebuilt.
However, Gao Zeming did not give face to these elders.
At the Lingxiao City gate, Gao Zeming fully released his Innate Second Realm aura, causing the complexions of the eleven Innate Martial Artists to gradually turn pale.
Although the difference was only one realm, the gap was immense.
"Lord Gao, the Martial Arts Alliance has now reached an agreement with our Nine Kingdoms."
Seeing the pale faces of the eleven Innate Martial Artists, Fang Funan was also amazed by Steward Gao’s strength, but he still had to speak up to resolve the situation for these Innate Martial Artists.
The Martial Arts Alliance was currently more beneficial than harmful to Liang. Even if Liang had not yet left the island, they had gained a general understanding of the Flame Dynasty from the Innate powerhouses of the Martial Arts Alliance.
The Canglan Sect was here to fetch Lin Chen and wouldn’t stay for long. In the future, when Liang’s martial artists wished to venture onto the lands of the Flame Dynasty, they would need the help of the Innate powerhouses from the Martial Arts Alliance to safely navigate the vast sea.