“Look! The Serene Yang Sect has arrived!

From afar, a ball of burning fire was flying toward the island like a meteor. Its arrival caused the temperature on the island to surge. Those standing in line with low cultivation immediately felt the intense heat. Their breathing became heavy as droplets of sweat dripped from their temples.

Their lips visibly dried and only by swallowing their saliva did it give them a brief moment of relief from their parched throat. What scared them was while they felt ablaze, inside, they were feeling a chill running through their bones. This contrast between burning on the outside and cold on the inside made them extremely uncomfortable.

These people with low cultivation were accompanied by their Sect Elders, who watched on indifferently as their disciples suffered. Only when seeing the youngsters approach their limits will these Elders send their True Essence into the disciple's bodies, alleviating them from the heat.

Ji Xian didn’t care too much about the newcomers, he took a glance at Xia Lihua and let out a mysterious smile.

His actions did not go unnoticed by her, she raised an eyebrow and wondered what he was up to.

The fireball stopped above them and vanished, exposing a group of people wearing nearly identical red and silver robes. They consisted of a majority of men with only one woman in the group.

Their extraordinary demeanor instantly drew looks of admiration from the people outside the city.

“As expected from the Serene Yang Sect, ranked sixth in the Mortal Desolate World.”

“Ouyang Ming seems to have reached the late stage of the Crystal realm!”

“Who is that girl? Since when did the Serene Yang Sect accept female disciples?”

“I don't know but she’s pretty.”

The group descended right beside Ji Xian and Xia Lihua. They walked past the duo nonchalantly without even taking a glance at them. The man, who looked to be around in his thirties, leading the group took out an envelope and just as he was about to hand it to one of the guards...

“HEY! Why are they allowed to cut to the front!?”

A loud voice echoed out into the crowd causing everyone in line and even those in the city to hear it. Straight away, this created an uproar as everyone looked around, trying to find the one who yelled out.

Unfortunately, no one was able to find this daring person. The people from the Serene Yang Sect remained calm, showing little to no reaction to the commotion.

“What are you waiting for you baboons!? Get to the end of the line!”

The voice echoed out once more and this time the crowd turned silent. He actually insulted them!

“Who dares!” One of the disciples from the Serene Yang Sect could no longer hold it in and shouted out in anger.

“Your daddy!”

Gasps came from the crowd.

The man leading the Serene Yang Sect frowned. His spiritual sense was released the moment the voice spoke out the first time, yet with his cultivation at the Seventh Life Destruction, he wasn't able to find the person responsible. Of course, that person could be using an artifact to hide his presence. He glanced at the disciples behind him, nodding with satisfaction after seeing the majority of them were still calm.

“Ouyang Ming.” The man looked at a particular youth with short black hair.

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This youth has an above-average appearance with a striking flame symbol at his glabella. He immediately understood the man’s intention. He turned and stepped out. His eyes burned with arrogance as he was about to face the crowd of people.

However, the moment he turned, his eyes instantly locked onto Xia Lihua. Seeing her appearance, a stunned look appeared on his face.

She was standing there in her elegant white Hanfu. A gust of wind had blown her hair out of place, partially covering her face. Using her hand, she brushed her hair back gracefully revealing her face. It was at this moment that Ouyang Ming turned around and saw her.

Ouyang Ming stood there in silence with his mouth slightly opened as his once extraordinary demeanor fell apart. His behavior caused the man to frown.

“Ouyang Ming!” The man yelled.

Snapping out of his daze, the flustered Ouyang Ming turned and bowed to the man and replied hastily, “Elder Chen.”

Elder Chen frowned and followed Ouyang Ming’s previous gaze, his eyes landing on Xia Lihua, who at this moment, was once again brushing her hair back from another sudden gust of wind.

The first time can be considered a coincidence, but the second time...? Who knows?

His eyes widened slightly

"…"

“The Serene Yang Sect is truly filled with dogs!” A laugh suddenly resounded from above causing people to look up.

“It’s the Ardent Yin Sect!” Someone exclaimed.

Four majestic polar bears pulling an exquisite carriage were suspended in the sky. The door to the carriage opened and a dozen beautiful women in white and blue dresses stepped out. The woman at the forefront gently waved her hand and the four polar bears along with the carriage vanished.

“Mind your words, Guo Xinyi.” Elder Chen said calmly after recovering from his previous state.

The woman named Guo Xinyi looked to be in her mid-twenties. She has waist-long hair with parted bangs, along with seductive eyes and pouty lips, she gave off a mature and tempting aura. The design on her white and blue dress perfectly highlights her massive bosom. From her posture and attitude, she appears quite proud of her assets.

She descended in front of Xia Lihua along with her disciples. The temperature fell with their appearance but not as exaggerated as when the Serene Yang Sect arrived.

Their presence brought an even larger commotion among the people.

“I think I’m in love…”

“Guo Xinyi, the Pavilion Master of the Third Yin Pavilion of the Ardent Yin Sect, she is even more beautiful than the rumors, not to mention those pair of…”

“If I can marry anyone of them I’ll be so happy.”

“Go look in the mirror you pig!”

“They’re definitely pretty, but the lady in the white Hanfu with silver eyes is simply on another level.”

"I concur."

Guo Xinyi teasingly smiled at Elder Chen and said, “Let's see if you can remain calm when you lose to us again.”

Her words seem to have poked a soft spot, causing the corner of his mouth to twitch.

“We shall see.” He said mysteriously.

From his tone, Guo Xinyi caught on to something. She scanned the disciples of the Serene Yang Sect before stopping on a petite figure who was standing in the back of the group. She was the only female and her alluring appearance stick out like a sore thumb.

“Since when did the Serene Yang Sect accept females? Can she even train in your Sect cultivation methods?” Asked Guo Xinyi.

“That is none of your concern.”

Guo Xinyi ignored Elder Chen as she continued looking at the girl. With dark crimson hair that draped over her shoulders paired with her red eyes and innocent features, She looked absolutely exquisite. Similar to Ouyang Ming, she also has a flame symbol on her glabella but it was golden in color.

The entire time that Guo Xinyi stared at her, the girl didn’t utter a word and only bowed humbly.

“The Ardent Yin Sect is a much more suitable place for you, if you ever wish to leave the Serene Yang Sect, our doors are always open to you.”

just as Guo Xinyi finished her sentence, she felt a great pressure falling on her body. She glanced at Elder Chen and shrugged it off.

She turned, setting her sights on Xia Lihua, her heart skipped a beat at a glance.

Her cultivation... I can't see it. Who is this person?

After meticulously examining her face, Guo Xinyi smacked her lips and inwardly admitted her inferiority. Her gaze drifted downwards at Xia Lihua’s bosom before looking towards her own. After quickly making a comparison, a confident smirk appeared on her face.

“My name is Guo Xinyi, you're...?” Guo Xinyi asked politely.

“Xia Lihua.”

“Sister Xia, If you don’t mind, you can accompany us into the city.”

Xia Lihua glanced at Ji Xian, who at some point had taken a step backward. He was standing behind her with his back bent, and head slightly lowered, making it so only his eyes are barely visible as strands of his long hair covered his face.

Her silver eyes displayed no emotions but inwardly she was currently cursing at Ji Xian. The two gusts of wind earlier were definitely his doing. She’s a Holy realm expert, her entire body is being perpetually protected by a thin layer of her Astral Essence, unless she allows it, how can a gust of wind move her hair?

Guo Xinyi, mistaking Xia Lihua’s glance for something else, said, “Of course, your servant can join us as well.”