Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 582 - 320 Taiyi

Chapter 582: 320 Taiyi

Dai State is adjacent to Chu State.

A man and a dog trekked through mountains and rivers, and after crossing a perilous pass, they soon arrived within the borders of Chu State.

Chu State has vast territories and abundant resources, larger than Dai State by a circle, and is also a world of Taoism, hosting a super sect, "Taiyi Sect."

The venerable Taiyi Sect, with profound foundations, is one of the three major Taoist sects of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

In Chu State, Taiyi Sect dominates much like the Five Elements Sect does in Dai State, standing unparalleled.

The vassal ruling Chu State is "Prince of Chu Crown."

Speaking of this Prince of Chu Crown, he is one of the four major princes of the Great Zhou Dynasty, ranking even above the Prince An and Prince Chi Ming.

Among the royal peers, there is a distinction between princes and vassal kings.

The distinguished honor of the four major princes is incomparable to that of vassal kings.

Moreover, geographically speaking, Qian State is right next to Chu State.

That is to say, Fang Zhixing would inevitably need to pass through Chu State to head to Qian State.

According to the arrangements of the Sect Master of Xuanwu, Fang Zhixing must first visit the Taiyi Sect to present a gift.

Next, he would proceed to Qian State together with a representative from the Taiyi Sect.

Once in Qian State, the last of the three major Taoist sects, "Heavenly Master Sect," would also send a representative.

The three Taoist sects would meet to jointly attend the grand Buddhist event, symbolizing their unity.

In sum, the Taoist sects must not appear inferior to the Buddhist sect on this occasion.

Fang Zhixing and Xigou kept a low profile as they traveled.

With their current strength, as long as they were intent on hiding their tracks, the likelihood of being intercepted was very slim.

Several days passed in a flash.

That evening, the man and the dog arrived safely at the Taiyi Mountain Range.

However, as it was getting late, many things were inconvenient, so Fang Zhixing did not immediately ascend the mountain to visit.

Right at the foot of Taiyi Mountain, there is a small town called Gushui City.

Fang Zhixing entered the city and found an inn to stay overnight.

After entering the guest room, he climbed onto the bed and lay down, his brows deeply furrowed showing fatigue, and he breathed somewhat heavily.

Xigou looked at him and asked through mind-communication, "What’s the matter with you? It’s been several days; is your injury still not fully healed?"

Fang Zhixing shook his head, "It has only healed about fifty percent."

Pausing for a moment, his expression complicated, he added, "And the remaining fifty percent of the injuries, I’m afraid, won’t heal anytime soon."

"What?!"

Xigou’s eyes widened, "Do you mean to say, it won’t heal at all, and you’ll continue to be half-dead like this?"

He was utterly astonished and exclaimed, "Aren’t you already Five Elements Undying?"

Fang Zhixing replied helplessly, "I’m not dead now, am I? Being Five Elements Undying doesn’t necessarily mean I’m healthy."

Xigou was suddenly at a loss for words and couldn’t help but complain, "You’re really useless! You finally advanced to Five Elements Undying, yet you turn out to be an invalid!"

Fang Zhixing couldn’t be bothered with him and closed his eyes to sleep.

The night quickly passed.

The next morning, Fang Zhixing and Xigou arrived at the entrance of the Taiyi Sect and presented a visiting card.

Suddenly...

Accompanied by a melodious cry, a gigantic Bai He descended in front of the gate.

Atop the Bai He was a young woman with ordinary looks and a plain figure, carrying a wide sword case on her back.

The young woman jumped down and with a bow said, "I am Lian Quan, here to greet the envoy from the Five Elements Sect."

Fang Zhixing returned the gesture, "I am An Baopu, a pleasure to meet Fellow Daoist Lian Quan."

"Please!"

Lian Quan extended her hand in a welcoming gesture.

Fang Zhixing leaped and gracefully alighted on the backs of the Bai He, light as a feather.

Xigou also jumped up.

"Ga~"

The Bai He suddenly cried out and unexpectedly flapped its wings, creating a gust of cyan tornado.

Xigou, caught off guard, was swept up by the cyan tornado, soaring straight up and spinning rapidly.

"Damn it!"

Xigou was shocked, scrambling with four feet, resembling autumn leaves swept by the wind.

The cyan tornado spun relentlessly, turning eight hundred circles, and so did Xigou, dizzy and disoriented.

"Presumptuous!"

Lian Quan chided softly.

The Bai He immediately lowered its head, like a child who had erred, withdrawing its Bloodline Divine Ability.

Thud~

Xigou fell down, taking a hard landing and seeing stars.

Lian Quan looked at Fang Zhixing, barely suppressing a smile, and apologized, "Envoy An, this creature is naturally unruly and loves to make trouble. I apologize for the spectacle."

Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but crack a smile and, with a wave of his hand, caught Xigou from mid-air.

Xigou took a moment to recover and then, infuriated and embarrassed, cursed loudly, "Damn it, you dare to bully Lord Dog!"

He barked incessantly, roaring angrily.

The Bai He disdained any response and, ignoring it all, flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

Seeing this, Xigou grew even angrier and transmitted, "Fang Zhixing, we haven’t tried Bai He meat yet, have we?"

"..."

Fang Zhixing remained silent, not bothering to respond.

"Alright, alright, alright!"

Xigou bared his teeth, "Pretending to be above it all, huh? You sickly creature, see how I deal with this bird."

The Bai He soared gracefully, with mountains stretching under its wings.

Among several peaks, figures were moving.

Seeing this, Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but speak, "The people of my Five Elements Sect are dispersed across five peaks, is it the same with your Taiyi Sect?"

Standing side by side, Lian Quan chuckled softly, "Indeed, the members of my Taiyi Sect are scattered across seven peaks."

Fang Zhixing raised an eyebrow, "Does that mean your sect has seven Peak Masters?"

Lian Quan, quick-witted, immediately understood.

Who wouldn’t know that the Five Elements Sect has five Peak Masters while your Taiyi Sect has as many as seven?

Does it imply that Taiyi Sect is stronger than the Five Elements Sect?

The world has long held that among the three great Taoist sects, Heavenly Master Sect ranks first, Taiyi Sect second, and the Five Elements Sect only third.

Lian Quan paused briefly, then frankly said, "My Taiyi Sect does have seven Peak Masters, and they all hold great respect for the Five Elements Sect."

Fang Zhixing understood in his heart.

In terms of sect heritage, the Taiyi Sect is immensely formidable, truly not to be underestimated.