Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Is This the Profound Yellow Sect? (Second Update)
The stench at the foot of the Profound Yellow Sect’s mountain had been split apart by sword Qi. Kong Qingquan’s sword Qi continuously gathered around, preventing the foul smell from reassembling. This also provided an opportunity for others to ascend the mountain. However, with Dung Beetle guarding the base, no one without the Nine Dragon Key had the qualifications to climb the mountain.
A large number of Jianghu people had arrived and also wanted to make the climb. Cui Shengshu glanced at them and warned, "Gentlemen, you might want to reconsider. Inside the Profound Yellow Sect are Elder Zhao Qixian and Sub-Sage Kong Qingquan. Those thinking of forcefully making their way up should abandon such thoughts."
After these words, he took the Purple Dragon Long Blade, exchanged a few words with Cui Wenzheng, then ascended to the Profound Yellow Sect alone.
Dung Beetle watched Cui Shengshu take the Purple Dragon Long Blade up the mountain and laughed. "The Sect Leader and the others are waiting on the mountain. You can go up by yourself."
Cui Shengshu looked at the Dung Beetle, who was making stinky tofu. The smell was so offensive he couldn’t help his eyelids from twitching. It’s horrific! How could disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect have such an interest?
No sooner had Cui Shengshu ascended the mountain than Leng Huatuo, a man in a white hemp robe with a grizzled beard, followed. Accompanying him was a stout, middle-aged man: Tong Tianpeng, the Manor Master of Golden Mountain and Silver Sea Manor!
Leng Huatuo took out the Lanlong Needle and showed it to the Dung Beetle. Tong Tianpeng, carrying the Profound Dragon Axe, also smiled at the Dung Beetle.
"Alright, you two can go on up," the Dung Beetle said. Then, stirring the stinky tofu in his pot, he added, "I’ll be coming up in a while myself. You gentlemen can proceed."
He’ll be coming up later? Leng Huatuo and Tong Tianpeng were somewhat puzzled by this statement. However, they were more curious about the Profound Yellow Sect itself. Why is everyone gathering here? Could it be that the Profound Yellow Sect holds some other secret? The two men journeyed up the mountain together, observing the various buildings of the Profound Yellow Sect along the way.
「One hour later.」
The people from the Imperial Court had also arrived. Luo Chenjun, carrying the White Dragon Halberd, descended from the Dragon Chariot and stood next to Grand General Qian Baichuan.
"Seventh Brother has chosen a nice spot. Beautiful scenery and a tranquil environment; it’s a good place for retirement."
Hearing this, Qian Baichuan just nodded without saying much. After learning the requirements to ascend the mountain, they walked up together.
The other princes also wanted to ascend but were directly stopped by the Dung Beetle at the entrance.
"The Sect Leader said only those holding a Nine Dragon Key can go up!"
The Dung Beetle yawned. "You lot better not try to go up. Our Sect Leader has a bad temper. Be careful, or he might beat you up and throw you back down."
At this, the princes were immediately displeased.
"What does Seventh Brother mean by this? Doesn’t he even want to see us, his own brothers?"
"Back in the day, I even took him to a brothel! Is he going to pretend he doesn’t know me, his brother, now?"
"Seventh Brother really hasn’t changed a bit! Can’t he fix that awful temper of his?"
"Go tell Seventh Brother that his elder brothers are here!"
"..."
Facing the clamor of the princes, the Dung Beetle calmly shook his head. I’m not wasting my energy. Isn’t it fine just guarding this spot? What can princes do anyway? Our Sect Leader is a prince who even dared to get involved with an Imperial Consort! What about you lot? Would any of you dare?
"Um... which one of you is the Eighth Prince? You can go up with them."
The Dung Beetle pondered for a moment. "The rest of you cannot. This is the Profound Yellow Sect, and you have to follow our rules here!"
Hearing that Luo Qingbei could also go up, Luo Chenjun, who was beside him, asked curiously, "Young friend, could you explain why my eighth brother is allowed up the mountain?"
"Shen Rongyin is on the mountain. She said she wanted to meet this Eighth Prince," the Dung Beetle answered directly.
At this moment, everyone understood. It seemed Luo Qingbei was allowed up the mountain not because of Xu Nian, but because of his mother consort. Shen Rongyin is already at the Profound Yellow Sect? This is indeed interesting.
Luo Chenjun nodded slightly and smiled. "Then let’s go up the mountain. I haven’t seen Seventh Brother in a long time. This will be a good opportunity to reconnect."
With those words, he took the lead and started walking. Qian Baichuan and Luo Qingbei followed behind him, heading up the mountain together.
The holders of the Nine Dragon Keys had almost all arrived at the Profound Yellow Sect. The people at the foot of the mountain were nervously looking upwards. Unfortunately, they dared not rashly force their way up. With Zhao Qixian and Kong Qingquan present, anyone going up would be courting death. Why would they rush to their deaths without even seeing the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure?
「On the Mountain.」
The disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect all appeared relaxed. Some had even spent Contribution Points to buy poker cards and Mahjong sets, gathering in groups to play and chat. Practice martial arts? What martial arts are there to practice?
"Someone’s coming, someone’s coming! Isn’t that Cui Shengshu, the Alliance Leader of the Nine Heavens Alliance?"
"That’s him. I saw him when Junlin and his team went to the Nine Heavens Alliance. His strength is considerable."
"Who cares about him? Let’s just play our game. Our task is just to follow the Sect Leader anyway."
"My apologies. Peerless Thirteen Orphans! I win everything. Ten Contribution Points from each of you."
"Damn it! You cheated, didn’t you? How could you possibly get that hand?"
"..."
This was the second time Cui Shengshu had seen these disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect. He recognized a few familiar faces, but seeing them again now, he couldn’t help but be astonished. When I last saw them, they didn’t seem to possess such strength, did they? The one with the Black Dragon Dagger is already in the Grandmaster Realm? Even if he was taking elixirs, it couldn’t be this fast, right?
The Blood Demoness stood at the entrance of the Great Hall. Seeing Cui Shengshu arrive, she said, "Alliance Leader Cui, please come inside the Great Hall. The Sect Leader and the others are waiting inside."
Regaining his composure, Cui Shengshu nodded and quickly walked toward the Great Hall.
The people who followed were also shocked by the disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect. The weakest among them was already a Fifth-Grade Martial Artist. Are these the kind of disciples a normal sect has? There’s even a disciple in the Grandmaster Realm among them! Terrifying! Is this the Profound Yellow Sect?
「Inside the Great Hall.」
Xu Nian sat with Zhao Qixian and Kong Qingquan, his eyes scanning everyone present. His gaze finally landed on the Ninth Prince, Luo Chenjun. This Ninth Brother was the one who framed me back then. And now he’s actually come. Such audacity!
Luo Chenjun nodded with a smile, appearing completely gracious and amiable, as if utterly unaware of past events. If it weren’t for the Blood Demoness’s investigation, I might have been deceived by him again.
"Gentlemen, now that all Nine Dragon Keys are assembled, Elder Zhao, Sub-Sage Kong, and I have discussed the matter of the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure," Xu Nian said calmly. "Cooperation benefits all, so the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure will be open to everyone. We’ve invited you here because we are waiting for someone. His appearance will mark the beginning of everything."
Waiting for someone? Everyone looked confused.
But at that moment, the Blood Demoness walked in from outside, holding a piece of paper. This had been delivered by a messenger pigeon, which was the Blood Demoness’s sole channel of communication with the Blood Demon Sect Leader. The Blood Demoness handed the paper to Xu Nian and then walked out of the Great Hall.
Xu Nian read the note, his eyebrows rising slightly.
"It seems we don’t have to wait anymore. We might be able to set off today..."