Chapter 503: Immortal Lotus Sect, Nangong Yaoyao’s Shock!
by xennovelUpon hearing Ling Zixiao’s words, Lu Miaohuan’s joy turned into worry. She started to feel anxious.
She was well aware of the situation between her family and the Beast Taming Xu Family.
In the early years, the Xu Family’s False Core Ancestor had targeted her husband.
Because of this, that False Core Ancestor was killed by her husband, greatly weakening the Xu Family. They had remained quiet for years without any movements.
Yet, the Beast Taming Xu Family had deep resources. In recent years, they had even cultivated a new False Core master.
If they saw Bihu Mountain rising, they might break the rules and secretly target the Lu Family’s young heirs.
“I’ll go find my sister.”
Lu Miaohuan instantly decided and spoke up, planning to ask her sister, Lu Miaoge, to bring the childden back.
Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingqi, Lu Qingxian, and Lu Wangshu were all at Crane Ming Mountain.
If anything happened, it would be unimaginable.
Currently, aside from Hong Lian, Lu Miaoyun had the highest culivation in Bihu Mountain, possessing a Foundation Establishment at the seventh stage.
With Hong Lian holding down the fort at home, Lu Miaoge could take the Thouuand-Faced Fox Puppet and leave the mountain.
“Alright.”
Ling Zixiao nodded slightly.
She knew her husband cared deeply for their children, so she had spoken up to remind her.
Otherwise, if anything happened, Lu Changsheng might raze Dragon Head Mountain in anger when he returned, affecting the entire family’s growth.
Immediately, Lu Miaohuan went to Sumeru Cave Heaven, at Shanshui Pavilion, and found Lu Miaoge, who was meditatinggin seclusion, and explained the reason.
“Alright, I’ll make a trip to Crane Ming Mountain.”
Lu Miaoge had just finished ttaining; her body still radiated a crystalline light, like a goddess descending from the heavens, pure and ethereal, with an immortal aura and jade-like skin.
Then she quietly left Bihu Mountain with the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet.
In the hazy and chaotic void.
A treasure boat resembling a blooming white lotus emitted a crystalline light, crossing through the void.
After an unknown amount of time, the boat’s flags fluttered in the wind, displaying a white lotus pattern, and emerged before a lush range of mountains brimming with spiritual energy and rising purple mist.
“We are almost at the sect.”
Inside the boat’s cabin, a breathtaking figure, bathed in holy light and exuding an immortal aura, spoke softly.
Beside her sat a young girl of seventeen or eighteen, with exquisite features and an overwhelmingly beautiful face dressed in a purple skirt.
“Is this the Immortal Lotus Sect?”
Nangong Yaoyao, upon hearing this, opened her eyes and looked outside.
The surrounding mountains wound like coiled dragons, grand and imposing.
Even without knowledge of geomantic formations, she could see at a glance that this was a Top-Tier treasured land.
Peaks stood tall, magnificent and towering, with waterfalls cascading like silver dragons from above, accompanied by glowing mist, immortal fog, and swirling purple aura. It was truly awe-inspiring.
Between the mountains, one could see various spirit beasts resting quietly, guarding rare and precious spirit trees and spiritual herbs.
Further in the distance, a flock of colorful spirit birds flew across the sky, displaying a dazzling spectacle.
“Master, are these spirit beasts and spiritual herbs cultivated by the sect?”
Nangong Yaoyao’s beautiful eyes were full of wonder, feeling a similarity to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range but also noticing the distinct difference.
“Yes, the surrounding ten thousand miles are our Immortal Lotus Sect’s grazing grounds and herb gardens.”
White Lotus True Lord’s voice was as soft as cloud and breeze, explaining calmly.
“What? This is just the sect’s grazing grounds and herb gardens!?”
Nangong Yaoyao’s delicate lips parted slightly in shock.
As the daughter of Nangong Mili and a true disciple of the Five Poison Sect, few could match her insight.
But she had never expected such a holy place to be merely the herb gardens and grazing grounds of Immortal Lotus Sect.
And judging by the appearance, this seemed to be only the open grazing grounds and gardens.
The truly rare spirit beasts or world treasures should be on those peaks shrouded in immortal mist.
Earlier, she had thought these peaks were the main peaks of the sect, housing the Golden Core Formation and Nascent Soul Cave Dwellings.
“So this is the foundation of a Top-Tier sect in the Southern Wilderness cultivation world.”
Nangong Yaoyao’s heart was shaken beyond words.
She deeply realized the vast gap between the Five Poison Sect and a paramount sect like the Immortal Lotus Sect.
Perhaps to give Nangong Yaoyao a clear view, White Lotus True Lord slowed down the boat.
During this time, Nangong Yaoyao saw many rare and hard-to-find spirit beasts.
Some she could not even name but could only tell they were of extraordinary bloodlines.
Along the way, there were also numerous clear lakes, with spirit fishes swimming through them, exuding a brilliant luster. It seemed there were even giant serpents and demon beasts lurking beneath.
“Is this Immortal Lotus Sect really part of a demon sect?”
Nangong Yaoyao wondered in her heart.
Here, the spiritual energy was so dense and surrounded by immortal air that the spirit beasts did not seem as ferocious as those in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, instead giving off a sense of peace and tranquility, like an earthly paradise.
It wasn’t just her.
On the deck below the treasure boat, the immortal seedlings from various forces looked intently at the scene, their expressions full of curiosity, not knowing where this was.
As they ventured deeper, the number of spirit beasts gradually decreased.
They could see several cultivators riding spirit beasts or flying on magical instruments, wearing luxurious Immortal Lotus Sect disciples’ robes.
“Immortal Lotus Sect!”
Finally, Nangong Yaoyao saw a hundred-foot jade stele standing tall with the words ‘Immortal Lotus Sect’ carved into it.
The strokes of the characters were powerful and vigorous, exuding a majestic and grand aura.
Upon closer inspection, this jade stele resembled a crystalline jade body, surrounded by glimmering immortal light, with patterns flowing over it, reflecting everyone who passed by.
“Buzz!”
The treasure boat’s flag fluttered, a pure lotus in bloom, passing through the jade stele as if traversing an invisible water curtain.
The scenery ahead remained the same as before.
But Nangong Yaoyao felt a subtle, indescribable difference from earlier.
“Let’s go.”
After a moment, the treasure boat stopped, and White Lotus True Lord emerged from the cabin.
In her white lotus dress, she elegantly stepped forward, her figure bathed in pure holy light, exuding an indescribable sense of grace and sanctity.
“Greetings, True Lord!”
“Greetings, True Lord!”
“Greetings, True Lord!”
Several people on the deck saw White Lotus True Lord and quickly knelt in respect, casting envious glances at Nangong Yaoyao.
“Master, which peak are we on?”
Nangong Yaoyao looked around at the towering peaks piercing the clouds and asked obediently.
“We reside here.”
White Lotus True Lord looked up and lightly pointed a finger toward the sky.
“This…”
Nangong Yaoyao looked up and was instantly stunned by the heavenly spectacle before her.
A deep sense of awe welled up from the depths of her heart!
High above the sky, beyond the clouds and mist, a giant lotus, as majestic as a mountain, rested amidst a thousand rays of colorful light and swirling purple mist.
“Immortal Lotus Sect, Immortal Lotus Sect! This is what a true paramount sect is like!”
“Though the Five Poison Sect is honored as a Nascent Soul level sect, compared to Immortal Lotus Sect, it’s like a backwater shack. The disparity in foundation is heaven and earth!”
“Sects like the Five Poison Sect would fall quickly if their sect master perished, plunging the sect into decline due to the lack of a Nascent Soul master.”
“But a sect like the Immortal Lotus Sect remains prosperous and vibrant. It probably would never experience a Nascent Soul vacancy! They could even cultivate a new Nascent Soul True Lord whenever they wish!”
Nangong Yaoyao’s heart trembled intensely.
Even though she already knew Immortal Lotus Sect was exceptional before coming.
It wasn’t until she truly witnessed the sect that she understood just how shallow her knowledge and limited her vision truly were.
“Are there any among these people whom you favor? You can select two as your attendants; the rest will be allocated to the outer sect.”
White Lotus True Lord glanced at the immortal seedlings on the treasure boat’s deck and softly spoke to Nangong Yaoyao.
As she spoke, a huge divine light bridge descended from the sky, directly connecting to the front of the boat, along with wisps of swirling immortal mist.
Nangong Yaoyao gathered herself, took a deep breath, and refocused her mind after the shock.
She looked at the immortal seedlings on the deck, who came from various powerful sects.
Since she had joined the Immortal Lotus Sect, where she would have to contend with its top geniuses in the future, she naturally needed support.
Therefore, the two attendants she picked must be able to provide her with assistance.
“I follow Master’s arrangement.”
Nangong Yaoyao played a small trick, appearing obedient and sensible.
“They are merely ordinary servants to assist you with daily affairs, so it doesn’t really matter who you select.”
White Lotus True Lord seemed to see through Nangong Yaoyao’s thoughts, speaking softly like a drifting cloud.
However, this cautious mindset from her disciple pleased her greatly.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Yaoyao realized she had overthought it.
But she still carefully scrutinized her options.
She chose two girls with excellent aptitudes and stunning looks, avoiding selecting any disciple from the Five Poison Sect.
After all, the disciples from the Five Poison Sect hadn’t been picked by White Lotus True Lord, so Nangong Yaoyao didn’t know if they were compatible with the sect’s legacy.
The others were chosen by her Master, indicating they had excellent potential and aligned with the sect’s teachings.
“Alright.”
White Lotus True Lord said nothing further.
At that moment, a Divine Light Beam shot toward them.
A middle-aged man with a refined and handsome appearance greeted White Lotus True Lord with a bow, saying, “Greetings to the Vein Master!”
“Ensure these people are settled into the outer sect.”
White Lotus True Lord, with her tall and graceful figure bathed in a soft holy light, ordered.
Her peerless features seemed to radiate a continuous gentle smile, enveloped in a sanctified aura.
“Yes!”
The middle-aged man respectfully complied.
Except for the two girls chosen by Nangong Yaoyao, the others were led away to the outer sect.
These individuals looked uneasy.
They all came from various factions as top talents.
They had assumed that entering the Immortal Lotus Sect would ensure a meteoric rise.
But to their shock, they had to start from the outer sect.
Meanwhile, the two girls selected by Nangong Yaoyao felt complex emotions.
Once, they had been considered the favored daughters of their sects, yet now they were to be mere attendants.
However, realizing that Nangong Yaoyao had been accepted by White Lotus True Lord as a disciple, highlighting the vast difference in their statuses, they still bowed, saying, “Huowu, Liu Yin, greet the young lady!”
“Alright.”
Nangong Yaoyao, dressed in a purple robe, with icy skin and jade bones, elegant and graceful, nodded calmly in response.
Soon, White Lotus True Lord led Nangong Yaoyao and the two girls across the rainbow bridge.
“Buzz!!!”
The divine light of the bridge shifted, cutting through the sky, bringing them to the sacred lotus above the heavens.
This place was like a pristine world, beautiful and enchanting, with stunning landscapes.
You could see numerous Cave Dwellings, buildings, and spiritual mountains.
“Is that the Star Vine?”
Nangong Yaoyao surveyed her surroundings, spotting a vine as radiant as starlight rooted in a crevice, she was instantly amazed.
This was an extremely rare vine she had read about in an ancient book.
But now, it seemed to be casually planted here.
Not only was she in awe, but so were the two girls assigned as her attendants.
With a mere wave of White Lotus True Lord’s hand, they arrived before a towering spiritual mountain shrouded in celestial energy.
On the peak, countless crystalline and precious spiritual herbs and plants grew, with many spirit birds and beasts flying around.
“Panyang greets Master!”
At this moment, a beautiful woman, with her body gleaming in soft holy light and an aura somewhat resembling White Lotus True Lord, came forward, bowing respectfully.
“Panyang, this is your junior sister, Nangong Yaoyao. Help her get accustomed to the sect.”
White Lotus True Lord spoke to the white-robed woman in front of her, then her figure dissolved into a hazy holy light and disappeared.
“So you’re Junior Sister Nangong. I am your second senior sister, Yang Shenpan. Come, follow me.”
The white-robed woman’s voice was as gentle as a warm spring breeze, caressing Nangong Yaoyao’s heart and mind, making her unconsciously develop a good impression and a desire to get closer to this senior sister.
However, this sudden closeness made Nangong Yaoyao wary, realizing that her senior sister might have used a charm technique.
“Yaoyao greets Second Senior Sister!”
Nangong Yaoyao, with an innocent and pure expression, respectfully bowed to her senior sister.
Then, Yang Shenpan explained the sect’s situation to her and led her to a cold, serene palace.
After her senior sister left, Nangong Yaoyao took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, feeling as though she had just gone through a battle, mentally exhausted.
During the entire process, every smile, every movement from her second senior sister was filled with an indescribable charm and friendliness.
But her rational mind told her that something was off.
The influence might have been intentional, or perhaps it was her master testing her.
“Although the Immortal Lotus Sect appears to be a pure land, filled with immortal aura, it is, after all, a demonic sect where the law of the jungle prevails.”
“My two senior sisters wouldn’t have been accepted as Master’s disciples if they were ordinary. We are rivals, so I must remain vigilant!”
Nangong Yaoyao murmured to herself, as the effects of her Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body and the Heavenly Fragrance Gu subtly activated.
In this sect where everyone exuded charm, she no longer needed to conceal her Spirit Body like she did in the past.
Moreover, she now needed the effect of the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body to help her integrate better into the Immortal Lotus Sect!
In an instant, Nangong Yaoyao’s snowy white skin seemed to glow more translucently.
She appeared like a celestial being untouched by dust, exuding an otherworldly and flawless aura.
Additionally, a pleasant fragrance wafted from her body, like that of an orchid in a secluded valley, refreshing and soothing.
Within moments, Huowu and Liu Yin were stunned by the new Nangong Yaoyao before them.
Though her appearance remained as beautiful as before, captivating and alluring.
Yet, she now carried an indescribable beauty.
As though she was the most perfect piece of art heaven could offer, pristine and immaculate, making everything else seem dull by comparison.
“What’s wrong?”
Nangong Yaoyao smiled gently, like a blooming celestial flower, her radiance causing the two girls to momentarily lose themselves and feel a strange sensation inside.
“It’s no wonder the young lady was chosen as the disciple of the True Lord.”
The two girls, looking at the stunningly beautiful, almost otherworldly Nangong Yaoyao, suddenly understood why White Lotus True Lord had chosen her as a disciple.
She had not even begun to cultivate the sect’s legacy yet she already possessed an aura somewhat akin to White Lotus True Lord and Yang Shenpan.
If she fully transitioned to the sect’s legacy, her future would be limitless!
At this moment, both girls completely submitted to Nangong Yaoyao.
They realized that even serving as her attendants was a rare opportunity.
As long as they served her well, once Nangong Yaoyao firmly established herself in the Immortal Lotus Sect, they too would have good prospects.
Besides, they had no other choice now as Nangong Yaoyao’s attendants.
“Hehe.”
At the mountain peak, within an exquisite grand hall, White Lotus True Lord, bathed in a soft holy light, let out a faint laugh.