Chapter 348: Gathering of Dou Zun
After deciding to participate in the Sect Conference, Xiao Ze didn't hesitate and immediately tasked Lv Xin with organizing the event. He also instructed Lv Xin to keep the submission of Heavenly Snake Mansion to the Sky Alliance quiet for now. If they could defeat all other sects at the conference, the current issues facing the Sky Alliance would be resolved.
Although the Sky Alliance ostensibly aimed to eliminate the remnants of the Yunlan Sect, the top powers of the Northwest Continent did not believe this. For now, there was peace simply because the Sky Alliance had not yet touched their interests. But once they did, it would surely provoke attacks, perhaps even a united onslaught from these top powers, which Xiao Ze wanted to avoid.
While he did not fear the strong fighters of the Northwest Continent, the Sky Alliance could not afford such turmoil. Facing the joint siege of the top powers would severely weaken them, hindering their ability to handle the remnants of the Yunlan Sect. Moreover, becoming the dominant power in the Northwest would legitimize their efforts to eradicate those practicing the evil soul-consuming techniques.
Soon after, Xiao Ze and Qing Lin arrived at the Heavenly Snake Sacred Mountain within the Heavenly Snake Empire. Legend had it that the mountain was the fall site of a Dou Sheng, adding a layer of mythical allure to the location. Xiao Ze admired the winding paths of the Heavenly Snake Sacred Mountain, with energy gathering into clouds and mist, making it a natural place for cultivation.
Similar to the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountain in the Pill Realm but on a grander scale, he looked down at the vast mountain range from above, its snake-like formation gathering energy as if a serpent lay between heaven and earth.
"No wonder there are legends of a saint falling here, the convergence of such energy could indeed create a terrifying spectacle," Xiao Ze remarked, awed. If this continued, perhaps in a million years, the mountain could naturally produce sacred objects like the Nine Mysterious Golden Lightning in the Void Thunder Pool.
He turned to Qing Lin, curious, "How about it? Any response from the ancient nine-headed serpent?"
Qing Lin shook her head, "No response; it seems it wasn't an ancient serpent that fell here."
"So, it seems legends are just legends. It's undeniable that compared to the Central Province, other continents just don't have the same depth of heritage, which is why people from the Central Province view other lands as remote."
Xiao Ze remembered that there are several places in the Central Province where Dou Sheng have fallen, not a few in number.
"I wonder when Little Doctor Fairy and Medusa will arrive?" Qing Lin asked as they found a place to rest temporarily.
"They're close to the Heavenly Snake Empire and are on their way to the Sacred Mountain," Xiao Ze replied, then looked towards the head of the serpent-shaped mountain range, the site of the upcoming Sect Conference, the Sacred Peak of the Heavenly Snake.
"It seems the Sect Conference truly is a major event in the Northwest Continent. I can sense at least three Dou Zun already gathered."
"I thought Lv Xin said the conference was still over two months away?" Qing Lin sensed the Dou Zun's auras too and was puzzled why they would gather at the Sacred Peak so early.
"Who knows, maybe they're gathering early to discuss how to deal with the Sky Alliance," Xiao Ze said casually, causing Qing Lin to narrow her eyes slightly.
Her three green pupils slowly rotated, memorizing the auras of the three Dou Zun, to recognize them should they meet again.
As Xiao Ze set up a concealing spatial barrier, Little Doctor Fairy, guided by the sensation from the golden tree, arrived nearby.
"Little Doctor Fairy!" Qing Lin exclaimed happily upon seeing her.
The two embraced, having not seen each other for a while since they had split up to tackle different challenges until now.
"Little Doctor Fairy, you've come at the perfect time. I need your help with my cultivation!" Xiao Ze looked towards Little Doctor Fairy, planning to use the next two months to leverage her Calamity Poison body to further his own cultivation.
"Sure!" Little Doctor Fairy smiled and nodded. Now, her body's calamity poison had condensed into calamity runes, allowing her to absorb poison without concerns and quickly improve her strength.
The pair began their joint cultivation, complementing each other perfectly.
Seeing them enter a state of cultivation, Qing Lin stretched lazily, her graceful figure fully revealed. With her hybrid heritage of snake and human, every move she made was captivating, though unfortunately, the person she truly cared about was not there to see.
"It seems I can't be complacent either. This Heavenly Snake Empire is rich in snake-type magical beasts, especially this Heavenly Snake Sacred Mountain, teeming with them…"
As she spoke, Qing Lin unconsciously licked her lips with a pink tongue, "Let's choose some powerful snake-type beasts. Hopefully, this mountain has something satisfactory."
Since Medusa's direction of division was the furthest from the Heavenly Snake Empire, she only reached the Sacred Mountain two days later.
Just as Medusa entered the range of the Sacred Mountain, a bolt of lightning flickered from afar, approaching her. Raising an eyebrow beneath her hood, she paused, deciding to wait and see the intentions of the newcomer, especially since it was the time of the Sect Conference.
"Are you here to participate in the Sect Conference?" The lightning dissipated, revealing a robust figure, whose voice was surprisingly tender for such a formidable appearance.
Medusa looked at the newcomer, surprised, as she momentarily could not determine their gender. The individual was extremely burly, with arms thicker than her waist, yet their face was delicately feminine, matched with the tender voice from earlier.
"I am here to observe, not to participate," Medusa hesitated but spoke.
"I am from the Thunder Sect, Lei Qiao. I felt your unfamiliar aura and wished to make your acquaintance."
After a moment's silence, Medusa chose not to reveal her name, "Apologies, but my friends are waiting for me. I cannot stay."
With a swift movement, she left the area. Lei Qiao's delicate face tightened, a serious expression forming.
"Friends, huh? It seems this Sect Conference will be quite eventful."
Lei Qiao looked towards the Sacred Peak of the Heavenly Snake, where several auras of Dou Zun from the top powers of the Northwest Continent had already gathered, truly a collection of Dou Zun.
"No matter what, this Sect Conference, my Thunder Sect must strive to seize the title of supreme ruler of the Northwest!"
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