Chapter 603: Chapter 386: Five-Tier Sect Flying Star Valley, Seven Profound Treasure Tower Battle! (Part 2)

"Are you of the Jiuyi Sect’s lineage, being a member of the Human Race?"

The man, who looked as if he were a blaze of fire, seemed aware of certain inside information and asked directly.

"Just happened to be at the right place at the right time!"

Gu Yuan made a reverent prostration.

"Haha, there’s no need to be so reserved, people brought together by fate shouldn’t attack each other. If the same sect bears two tokens, our Dragon Palace does not acknowledge it."

Seemingly sensing Gu Yuan’s thoughts, the fiery-looking man laughed heartily and pointed to the young man behind him, saying:

"This is a person of fate from Flying Star Valley; you belong to the Human Race and might grow closer to each other."

Flying Star Valley?!

Gu Yuan immediately looked up and gazed at the young man.

He had read about this sect in the annals; it is presided over by the Venerable Yuanxiang and is a genuine Tier Five Sect in the East Mountain Realm!

The East Mountain Realm is one of the Great Domains, much stronger than the South Mountain Domain.

A Tier Four Sect in the South Mountain Domain is already a top major sect with supreme power, but in the East Mountain Realm, it is merely a local hegemon.

Primordial Image cultivators often travel widely, and there are quite a few Tier Five Sects.

However, it seems there are spiritual abodes where Tier Five Sects are located, which are different from ordinary mountain gates, thus rarely appearing in the world; yet they are not illusory, as Gu Yuan has seen descriptions of such sects in many annals.

He simply did not expect to not see one in the East Mountain Realm but to see one today in this East Sea Demon Palace.

"Flying Star Valley, Bai Xuyang, I have met a fellow Daoist!"

The young man did not hesitate, immediately saluting with his name, bowing respectfully to Gu Yuan.

"Jiuyi Sect, Yuann Feiyu, I have met a fellow Daoist!"

Gu Yuan smiled and also revealed an identity.

When traveling outside, identities are often self-made.

This journey to the Dragon Banquet is fraught with unknowns, and the Cyan Peak Daoist School cannot provide full confidence, so concealing some identity is beneficial for him and the Daoist School.

The only pity is that the Demon Palace is too powerful, and Gu Yuan dares not use the [Mysterious Formless Seal], otherwise he might overplay his hand. He can only temporarily use a false identity to cope.

Strictly speaking, when Jiuyi Sect was inherited by Yuann Chengfu and later joined the Daoist School, and Gu Yuan himself cultivated the "Celestial Rainbow Scripture", casting the [Celestial Traveling Seal], saying he was of Jiuyi Sect was not entirely inappropriate.

"Unexpectedly, the Jiuyi Sect still has a successor in the world, truly delightful and congratulatory!"

Bai Xuyang’s eyes shone slightly, as if he sensed something, but he didn’t inquire further and simply smiled as if to congratulate.

"Haha, you both belong to the Human Race and are kindred spirits of our Demon Palace; you can grow closer to each other."

The fiery-looking man seemed exceedingly enthusiastic, constantly making introductions.

But cultivators are the most cautious, and the two merely exchanged a reverent prostration without many words.

"Alright, alright, everyone has their own fate. Human Race cultivation is not the same as our Demon Race, and let them enter to rest."

Seeing this, Elder Profound Turtle shook his head slightly as if somewhat helpless.

This Fire Snake is good in every way, just too enthusiastic.

Do you not know, when fellow folk meet, they stab each other in the back?

These Human Race cultivators come to the Dragon Banquet, they are competitors for fortune, how can they converse jovially?

"Then go and rest for now!"

Being thus spoken to by Elder Profound Turtle, the Fire Snake could only helplessly pat his head and then said no more.

Afterwards, the few exchanged no words; Gu Yuan first followed Elder Profound Turtle into the grand hall, passed through a resplendently gilded corridor, and eventually stopped at a crystal-like side hall.

"This hall is called the [Guest Reception Hall], established by the Demon Palace specifically for those attending this Dragon Banquet. You may rest and cultivate within; daily, Shell Maidens will deliver three meals of Spirit Stones."

"Remember, the Demon Palace’s hierarchy is strict, so do not wander around. Wait patiently in the hall until the banquet opens in half a month."

"Remember this well! The Demon Palace is unlike any other place; if something happens, no one can protect you!"

In front of the crystal-clear and translucent hall, Elder Profound Turtle sternly warned Gu Yuan.

"Thank you for the reminder!"

Gu Yuan gave a slight nod.

Although he had not seen any powerful figures, Gu Yuan could vaguely perceive an indescribable aura ebbing and flowing from the depths of these layers of halls, stirring awe in one’s heart.

"Before the banquet opens, Shell Maidens will bring Spirit Stickers, on which the itinerary of this banquet will be recorded, and they will lead you into the hall. You need only follow them."

"I know on the lands of the Human Race, you are also a personage, but within the Demon Palace, you’ve only just reached the entry threshold for the banquet, so you must proceed with caution."

Although Gu Yuan did not seem like one to act recklessly, Elder Profound Turtle still cautiously reminded him again.

A true man knows when to yield, and Gu Yuan understood this principle, not finding the elder’s caution tiresome as he nodded once more.

"Since that’s the case, have a good rest. See you at the banquet, and I hope you’ll achieve great things!"

Elder Profound Turtle relaxed upon seeing this, smiled at Gu Yuan, and then turned to leave.

Gu Yuan watched Elder Profound Turtle depart, then turned to examine the hall in front of him.

This hall was entirely constructed of crystal, towering ten zhang high, without columns, standing majestically in the air, giving the impression that it was not a habitat of humans.

Above the hall was a crystal plaque, within which countless tiny silverfish swam. As Gu Yuan pushed open the hall doors and stepped inside, those originally still silverfish suddenly swam vigorously, transforming into two large characters: Jiuyi!

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"No wonder it’s the East Sea Demon Palace; this foundation is truly extravagant..."

Half a month later, Gu Yuan sat on the golden jade scale chair, holding a glazed wine bottle, sipped the rich and fragrant Purifying Spirit Liquid Wine, and tasted a bite of Crystal Swimming Crab Shrimp, unable to suppress a sigh.

He had originally thought that "three meals a day" were dispensable for a cultivator.

But unexpectedly, the White Dragon Demon Palace was abundant to such an extent that three meals a day consisted of Tier Three High-grade rare treasures, with spiritual qi as rich as a furnace of treasure elixir.

Moreover, the flavors were exceptionally delicious, and the spirit wine incredibly aromatic, rarely seen in the world. Gu Yuan had believed that as his cultivation advanced, his desire for gastronomic pleasure had declined.

Yet, in this half month, his notions, along with the dignity of the Jiuyi Mountain Villa’s dean, vanished entirely.

He found himself looking forward to the "meal distribution" session each day.

"I was too poor in the past..."

Gu Yuan couldn’t help but shake his head.

In the East Mountain Realm, no matter how prosperous a Tier Four major sect might be, it couldn’t possibly supply Tier Three spiritual banquets infinitely. Even if they had the strength to hunt Tier Three demon beasts for food preparation, it would be impossible to do so.

Tier Three spiritual meat is at the late stage Great Demon level, how could the East Mountain Realm have so many Great Demons for you to slaughter?

Only in this boundless East Sea could there be so many sea beasts, with tender, fresh meat, devoid of spiritual wisdom, allowing for uninhibited hunting and consumption.

In just this half month, Gu Yuan’s mana increased by ten strands, equating to a year of arduous cultivation, and greatly satisfying his gastronomic desires.

"Ascendant, the Dragon Banquet Spirit Sticker has arrived, would you need it delivered?"

At that moment, a gentle voice echoed from outside the hall doors.

"Come in!"

Hearing this, Gu Yuan’s heart stirred, knowing that the main event was finally upon him. He then set down the wine bottle and called out towards the hall’s exterior.

The hall doors opened, and a Shell Maiden wearing a silver-threaded long dress, adorned with jingling rings and exceedingly beautiful features, walked gracefully in, crouched down, her eyes filled with emotion, and presented a golden spirit sticker to Gu Yuan.

Over this half month, Gu Yuan had come to realize that all Shell Maidens in this hall could serve by night. Given Gu Yuan’s current heart nature, he naturally disdained this, merely indulging in eating and drinking.

"Thank you!"

Accepting the spirit sticker, Gu Yuan thanked her briefly, then waved his hand.

The Shell Maiden showed a slight disappointment but had no choice but to retreat.

The Demon Palace is not a place of corruption; these Shell Maidens in the hall are carefully selected treasures that serve others. Yet, they are all virgins. If a guest of the hall takes them to bed, they may leave together.

The Demon Palace bears a foreboding atmosphere, and these lower-class Shell Maidens could only serve in the outer hall, never having ventured into the inner hall behind the Crystal Hall.

And to these human figures within the Crystal Hall, they are significant personalities with presence on land, able to depart with such individuals, wouldn’t their life be freer compared to the oppressive Demon Palace?

Furthermore, the human race within Jiuyi Hall are refined gentlemen, extremely handsome, truly a match made in heaven.

Just unfortunate.

Of course, Gu Yuan would not concern himself with the thoughts of Shell Maidens. He opened the "assembly agenda" and immediately perused it closely.

Without dwelling on the tedious pleasantries and embellishments, Gu Yuan skimmed through them, capturing the keywords within the sticker.

"Dragon Banquet Rainbow Dance!"

"Seven Profound Treasure Tower Battle!"

"Dao Spirit Ascending Platform!"

"Marquis speech, treasure granting!"

"Return home!"

Extracting the key information, Gu Yuan finally focused intently on the "Seven Profound Treasure Tower Battle."

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