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Chapter 109: Lone Moon Villa
At the hour of the Rooster, everyone gathered at the ancient ruins of the Tang Empire.
This place was a desolate ancient city, with crumbling walls and remnants scattered everywhere, uninhabited by any living soul. As the group walked through the ancient city, they gazed at the weathered city walls, feeling an aura of antiquity permeating the air.
Leading the group was Pan Huju, the second general of the Tang Empire, clad in Golden Armor that exuded an imposing presence.
Pan Huju led everyone to an open area where a massive Lotus Platform emerged before them, constructed from large stones. Intricate runes were carved into the surface of the Lotus Platform.
Surrounding the Lotus Platform sat Thirty-Two Elders, all with graying hair and faces lined with wrinkles.
Pan Huju clasped his fists and bowed respectfully to these elders, saying, "This General Pan Huju pays his respects to all the generals."
These elders had once been formidable warriors on the battlefield. As their lifespans drew to a close, they were assigned to guard the ancient Teleportation Array and oversee its activation.
The elder at the forefront remained expressionless and said calmly, "Let us begin."
"Yes, General Xie."
Pan Huju then addressed everyone, "You are to step onto the Teleportation Array immediately. Once inside, remember to restrain your Cultivation and not reveal a single word until the transmission is complete."
"Understood."
The group bowed in acknowledgment and then proceeded toward the Teleportation Array.
Once everyone stood in place, restraining their Cultivation and calming their minds, the elder at the forefront spoke in a deep voice, "Rise."
As the words left his mouth, the Thirty-Two Elders simultaneously unleashed their Divine Ability. Waves of vast Vital Energy Power radiated from their bodies, causing their garments to billow without wind.
The power accumulated more and more, all flowing into the Teleportation Array.
The Stone Teleportation Array suddenly trembled slightly, and the runes above began to shimmer with various colors of light. These lights intertwined, forming a complex Circular Diagram.
The Teleportation Array shook even more violently, as if it were about to lift off the ground. The intricate patterns became increasingly dazzling, then began to rotate slowly.
As the Thirty-Two Elders continuously infused their Cultivation into the Teleportation Array, the Circular Diagram's rotation gradually intensified until it spun at an incredible speed, creating countless afterimages.
Finally, the Teleportation Array emitted a tremendous roar, as if the earth itself were splitting apart. As the deafening sound gradually faded away, everyone atop the Teleportation Array vanished without a trace.
When Lin Feng and the others opened their eyes, they found themselves still standing on the Stone's teleportation array. However, the people before them had changed to a different group.
A commanding Imposing Man, also clad in Golden Armor, looked at them and said, "Welcome, talented individuals, to my Great Zhou Empire."
Upon hearing the name of the Great Zhou Empire, everyone stirred with excitement.
"So this is the Great Zhou Empire of Zhongzhou?"
"In just a blink of an eye, we have crossed tens of millions of miles?"
"…"
Everyone marveled at the mystery and extraordinary nature of the Teleportation Array.
The general of the Great Zhou Empire waited for everyone to step down from the Teleportation Array before leading them toward the capital of the Great Zhou Empire.
The Great Zhou Empire, with an area far exceeding that of the Tang Empire, stands as the largest and most prosperous ancient nation among the many realms of the Jiuzhou Continent.
The Jiuzhou Gathering Conference is set to begin in five days. The disciples from various sects and factions who arrived early have found places to settle. Historically, the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference has always been held in the Great Zhou Empire, and as such, each sect has established its own territory within the capital of the Great Zhou Empire.
Since the time of Sword Saint Lin Bai, Solitary Moon City has not produced any outstanding disciples, leading to a gradual decline in its status. The Lone Moon Villa, located on the outskirts of the capital Gaojing, is somewhat distant from the bustling areas of the city.
Upon learning that a disciple from the Lone Moon Sect was arriving today, the steward of Lone Moon Villa waited early at the city gate. After meeting with Elder Lin, they boarded a carriage and traveled for four hours before finally reaching Lone Moon Villa.
Inside the carriage, Elder Lin politely asked, "Xu Butler, how have you been in recent years?"
Xu Butler replied with a warm smile, "Not bad. I look forward to the arrival of our disciples every day. I heard that among this year's disciples, one is ranked second on the monument?"
At this mention of second place, Xu Butler could hardly conceal his excitement. The performance of Solitary Moon City at the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference had been declining year by year, even falling short compared to some Loose Cultivators, leading to ridicule from others in Jiuzhou. Consequently, Solitary Moon City's status within the Great Zhou Empire has become increasingly precarious, forcing them to relocate from the capital Gaojing.
If a disciple were to emerge in the top three today, some nobles from the capital would naturally come to curry favor again. Everything would return to its former glory.
Elder Lin nodded and said, "Indeed, it is this girl named Lin Miaomiao. She is fourteen years old and at the peak of Fate Realization."
Upon hearing this, Xu Butler's expression turned to one of shock as he exclaimed, "Doesn't that mean she has broken Master’s record?"
Elder Lin wore a proud expression as he replied, "Her potential surpasses that of our Master. You must know she joined Solitary Moon City just two years ago when she was still cultivating True Qi."
"So she reached the peak of Fate Realization in just two years?" Xu Butler was even more astonished and speechless.
Seeing Xu Butler's shocked expression only intensified Elder Lin's pride. He introduced them to Lin Feng and his companions: "This person is your senior brother Xu Kuan, an outstanding disciple from several sessions ago at the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference. He has been assigned to guard Lone Moon Villa. You should greet him."
Lin Feng and his companions respectfully said, "Greetings, Senior Brother."
"Greetings, fellow disciples," Xu Kuan returned the gesture, unable to resist stealing a few more glances at Lin Miaomiao. After sensing the cultivation within her, he felt both astonished and impressed.
In just two years, she had reached the peak of Fate Realization. Such talent was unparalleled, even among the true disciples of any major sect.
As for himself, after a century of cultivation, he was still merely at the peak of Fate Realization.
The carriage arrived at Lone Moon Villa, where Elder Yue Zhuofeng had been waiting at the entrance. His expression was a mix of anticipation and excitement.
In the past, when a disciple from Lone Moon Sect arrived, Elder Yue would remain inside the villa to wait. But today was different.
Only those who acted in foreign lands understood the importance of strength. At last, Solitary Moon City had reached a moment to take pride in, having encountered such a talented disciple.
As soon as the carriage came to a stop, Elder Yue couldn't help but step forward and ask, "Which one of you is Lin Miaomiao?"
Elder Lin was the first to exit the carriage. Upon seeing Yue Zhuofeng, he chuckled and said, "Brother Yue, you greet my disciple before greeting me? You’ve disappointed me."
"You old fool, step aside! Don’t block my way to see Celestial Body!" Yue Zhuofeng replied impatiently.
Lin Miaomiao was the last to step out of the carriage. Seeing her was like spotting gold; Elder Yue's eyes sparkled with excitement as he exclaimed, "You must be Lin Miaomiao?"
"Yes," she replied, feeling somewhat uncomfortable under his intense gaze. If he weren't an elder of Solitary Moon City, she would have been quite angry and told him to back off.
"And you are Ethereal Body?"
"Yes."
"You are ranked second on the monument, second only to Cai He Rong Sheng of Azure Cloud Sect?"
"Yes." Lin Miaomiao looked puzzled, wondering what the elder was trying to achieve by asking such a question.
Eventually, Yue Zhuofeng burst into laughter. The more he laughed, the more delighted and louder he became, until he laughed so hard that he started coughing.
"What happened to him?" Lin Miaomiao asked.
"He's gone mad; just ignore him."
Elder Lin finished speaking and led everyone directly into the villa.
Lone Moon Villa was not large, with only a few scattered pavilions that could be seen at a glance. Elder Lin couldn't help but frown as he looked around and said, "Xu Butler, how did Lone Moon Villa fall into such disrepair?"
Xu Butler sighed and replied, "To be honest with you, Elder, no one in the capital is willing to associate with us anymore. If this continues, both Elder Yue and I will have to go out and find work to support our families."
"Is there no one being taken in as disciples at the villa?"
"Sigh, who would still want to join Lone Moon Villa? The servants here are all commoners now."
"Why lament so?"
Elder Yue walked in proudly and declared, "From today onward, Lone Moon Villa will surely rise again and astonish the capital. Just wait for all the nobles to come knocking on our door."
Just then, a servant entered and said, "Butler, there are visitors outside."
Elder Yue became even more pleased and said, "Look at that! You all see? As soon as Ethereal Body arrives, we have distinguished guests coming to visit. This is what true strength looks like. In less than three days, we will definitely move back into the city."
"Yue Zhuofeng, have you gone completely mad? Have you become so cynical?"
Elder Lin looked at the butler and asked, "Who is the visitor?"
"He is called He Rongsheng."
"He Rongsheng? The one ranked first on the monument?" Elder Lin said, puzzled, not expecting this person's intentions.
Elder Yue regained his composure and asked, "Did he introduce himself as He Rongsheng?"
"Yes. He has come to visit Lin Miaomiao."
"Let him in."
"Yes."
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