Chapter 18

In the early morning, the mist and rosy clouds gently drifted over Mount Tai Xuan, where the palace buildings were faintly visible amidst the mist. Occasionally, one could see beautiful birds hopping on the branches, their clear and melodious chirping adding to the scene of a fairy mountain.

Suddenly, from the eastern sky, two figures stepped on golden clouds and descended outside the gate of Mount Tai Xuan. As the golden clouds dissipated, two people appeared. Faintly, a yellow light seemed to have vanished into the sleeve of one of them.

"Uncle Master, why not? Wouldn't it be much easier to fly directly up the mountain? Are we going to walk up?" Outside the gate, a young girl in a light green tight-fitting outfit, wearing a pair of small leather shoes, looked up at the mountain top and said.

The girl had a very slim and well-proportioned figure, with eyes like autumn water, sparkling with a hint of mischief. Her beautiful and delicate face carried a touch of playfulness.

This girl was none other than the one whom Gu Fei had accidentally seen bathing in the Bishui Cold Spring the night before.

"Xue'er, the Tai Xuan Sect and our Shangqing Sect both belong to the three major Daoist sects. If we fly directly up the mountain, it would be somewhat disrespectful to the Tai Xuan Sect," said a middle-aged Daoist with a refined and ethereal demeanor, standing behind the playful girl.

"So what if it's disrespectful to the Tai Xuan Sect?" The girl pouted, showing no concern.

"Xue'er, the Tai Xuan Sect is also a major Daoist sect with thousands of years of history, far surpassing ordinary sects. Although you are an outstanding figure among the younger generation of our Shangqing Sect, there are many people in the Tai Xuan Sect who are as young as you, with similar or even greater strength!" the middle-aged Daoist said calmly.

"Oh? I want to see what they can do to deserve such high regard from Uncle Master!" The girl's eyes widened, and her eyebrows arched as she strode into the gate of the Tai Xuan Sect.

The middle-aged Daoist looked at the girl's back and smiled, muttering to himself, "It's good to let this girl stir things up a bit. I can casually observe the cultivation of the new generation of the Tai Xuan Sect. With me watching, Xue won't be at a disadvantage." Saying this, the middle-aged Daoist took large steps to catch up with the green-clad girl.

The middle-aged Daoist knew that his young niece was a proud and arrogant person. His words seemed to subtly use a provocation technique.

Moreover, this girl was a pride of the Shangqing Sect, always refusing to yield to others. The middle-aged Daoist's words precisely triggered her competitive spirit.

The Shangqing Sect, the Tai Xuan Sect, and the Guangcheng Immortal Sect are the three major Daoist sects in the cultivation world. These three major sects have a long history and are closely connected, but they also have their own competitions.

The position of the first Daoist sect is coveted by all three major sects. However, each of the three sects has its own strengths and specialties, making it impossible for any one to dominate, thus forming a tripartite balance.

"Stop! This is the Tai Xuan Sect. Please state your names!" Two young disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect, on duty at the gate, walked down the mountain path and blocked the green-clad girl.

The green-clad girl's eyes, like black gems, twinkled, and she smiled, saying, "I am Lin Xue'er, a disciple of the Shangqing Sect, and my Uncle Master Dingyangzi have come to visit the Tai Xuan Sect to discuss a grand event that occurs once every hundred years!" She paused, then added with a mischievous smile, "I've heard that the Daoist techniques of the Tai Xuan Sect are wondrous. I would like to take this opportunity to learn from the senior brothers."

The two young disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect were not particularly affected by the first part of her words, but their faces turned sour when they heard the last part.

Without waiting for the two young disciples to respond, Lin Xue'er suddenly parted her palms and shouted, "Palm Heart Thunder!" In a clear and delicate voice, she parted her palms, and a talisman appeared in her palms. Two闷雷-like sounds echoed, and the two young disciples, caught off guard, groaned and flew backward, landing on the mountain path.

"Hehe, I'm really sorry, senior brothers!" Lin Xue'er laughed and apologized, then continued walking forward. As she passed by them, she muttered, "The people of the Tai Xuan Sect are nothing special!"

Lin Xue'er seemed to be deliberately trying to provoke the two. The two young disciples, hearing her words, turned red with anger.

However, they were struck by Lin Xue'er's Palm Heart Thunder, and the electric force surged through their bodies, causing them to be paralyzed and unable to stand up for a moment.

"Shangqing Sect's Lin Xue'er has come to learn the Daoist techniques of the Tai Xuan Sect's senior brothers." Her clear voice echoed on the mountain, and several thunderclaps followed, with several figures flying up in response.

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In the Hualin Pavilion, Mo Songxuan said to Gu Fei, who was standing before him, "You have not completed the miscellaneous tasks assigned to you and have lost your jade token. You should be punished. However, considering that your master has passed away and you are the only one left in your lineage, you will no longer be responsible for the sect's miscellaneous tasks. Focus on your cultivation!"

Mo Songxuan waved his hand, his expression tinged with a hint of pity. Perhaps in a hundred years, the lineage practicing the ancient body cultivation technique would be extinct.

Mo Songxuan felt a bit heavy-hearted. The Tai Xuan Sect has nine lineages, and in a hundred years, there would be only eight. In Mo Songxuan's view, Gu Fei's lineage had no hope of continuing. If nothing unexpected happened, Gu Fei would follow in his master's footsteps in a hundred years.

"Yes, Uncle Master!" Gu Fei's face showed no emotion, calmly accepting everything. After bowing to Mo Songxuan, he straightened up and was about to turn and leave the Hualin Pavilion.

Suddenly, a commotion came from outside the Hualin Pavilion, followed by the rapid footsteps of the disciples, as if many of them were quickly leaving.

"Hmm?" Gu Fei couldn't help but feel curious. At this time, shouldn't the disciples be coming to the Hualin Pavilion to receive their tasks? Why were they leaving in such a hurry?

At this moment, Mo Songxuan's ears twitched, and his expression became somewhat strange. "Hmm! It seems that our Tai Xuan Sect hasn't had such an event in many years. Interesting, interesting, let's go and see!" Saying this, Mo Songxuan straightened his Daoist robe and walked out of the Hualin Pavilion.

Gu Fei was also very curious. What could have piqued the interest of his usually lazy and sleepy Uncle Master, who always stayed in the Hualin Pavilion?

Gu Fei quickly followed.

Outside the Tai Xuan Hall, a large number of young disciples in white robes had already gathered densely. They all looked down at the green-clad girl walking up the mountain path with a smile on her face, their expressions a mix of surprise and anger.

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