Published: August 16, 2025
Chapter 178: Moon Veil Sect
Han Li was quite tempted upon hearing this. He knew very well that on the path of cultivation, having a wise master to offer some guidance could definitely help one avoid many detours and greatly benefit one’s training.
But at the same time, this Grandmaster Li was not someone easily fooled. He carried many secrets himself, and the longer he stayed in contact, the more likely it was that Li would discover something suspicious. If questioned, Han Li would be courting death.
Besides, judging from those earlier “admonitions,” this master was clearly not one to talk about the bond between master and disciple. Most likely, within the master-disciple relationship, it was a survival of the fittest, a ruthless contest to seize treasures and silence others.
Han Li’s fleeting thoughts settled quickly after this careful consideration, and he immediately became obedient again.
The other disciples of Yellow Maple Valley did not have such burdens; all were eagerly preparing, their morale high. Now, they were fighting not just for survival, but for their futures as well.
Instinctively, Han Li glanced at Junior Sister Chen, noticing her rosy cheeks, tightly clenched delicate fists, and eyes shining with determination.
He sighed quietly and, tired of paying attention to the others from Yellow Maple Valley, simply turned to look across at Qingxu Sect.
That Taoist was passionately speaking to the disciples beneath him, spitting and gesturing excitedly, which drew waves of cheers from the young Taoist disciples. Their faces were all fired up; it seemed they had been thoroughly brainwashed. Of course, some older Taoists remained calm and unmoved throughout.
Han Li found this very interesting and was engrossed in watching when suddenly someone shouted loudly.
“Look, the people from Moon Veil Sect have arrived—that’s the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat!”
Han Li was startled and looked up at the sky.
A white light spot appeared on the horizon, gradually drawing closer.
Its speed was extremely fast, and soon it was above the barren mountain. It was a huge ship carved from green jade, its outer hull lavishly decorated with dragons and phoenixes painted in gold foil. An enormous white light shield enveloped the ship.
Onboard stood a large group of white-clad men and women, half and half. Leading them was an enchanting young woman dressed like a young mother, every move full of charm and grace, captivating the heart.
When the woman descended from the jade boat and removed the light shield, she slightly parted her apricot lips and said, “Two senior brothers, Senior Uncle Qiong, Fairy Nishang greets you!”
Grandmaster Li and the Taoist could not be rude and quickly returned the greeting. But Senior Qiong grinned broadly, suddenly his figure blurred and disappeared into thin air, leaving behind a single sentence and a smug chuckle.
“Seven days later, I will come here again. Prepare the stakes in advance! This time, I’m definitely winning!”
The Taoist and Grandmaster Li looked at each other in confusion, not understanding why this old man was so confident! They had just sized up the disciples of Moon Veil Sect. Although stronger than those from their two sects, there was no reason to boast so wildly!
The young mother’s beautiful eyes flickered with curiosity as she inquired. Upon hearing the content of their bet, she couldn’t help but smile radiantly, her branches trembling with laughter, bewitching the soul.
The alluring charm of this young mother made many young male disciples from the three sects stare dumbfounded, nearly drooling.
But the two—Grandmaster Li and the Taoist—could not enjoy the beautiful sight before them. Seeing the woman’s demeanor, both felt a sinking feeling in their hearts and bitterness filled their faces.
Could it be that Moon Veil Sect really had a trump card this time, capable of overpowering both their sects simultaneously?
Although upset, the two maintained their composure and were too embarrassed to ask the beautiful young woman about it. Fairy Nishang, of course, was more than happy to pretend ignorance and quickly changed the topic to other interesting matters.