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Chapter 842 - 702 Tyrant_2

Chapter 842: Chapter 702 Tyrant_2

Shi Zhongkuan smiled and said, "It’s nothing serious, just matters of the East Wilderness, I suppose we will be returning to the Central Immortal Domain soon. Before leaving, I wish to invite Fellow Daoist to the Taiching Palace for a chat."

"Martial Uncle Li is also quite eager to see Fellow Daoist."

"Is Fellow Daoist available?"

Wang Zijia felt a stir in his heart, does this mean Li Benlin wants to see him?

A flash crossed his mind, but his face remained smiling as he said, "Immortal Venerable Shi is too kind, I don’t possess such abilities as the Immortal Venerable. These past few months I’ve been staying at home, not daring to even step outside, so of course I am available."

Shi Zhongkuan’s smile grew even warm, saying, "Then shall we meet in a little while?"

"In a little while? Today?" Wang Zijia paused before responding.

Shi Zhongkuan nodded with a smile, "Yes, we will probably return to the Central Immortal Domain tomorrow."

"Then that’s settled, I’ll get ready and come over." Wang Zijia replied as such.

After exchanging courtesies, they ended the communication.

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Wang Zijia furrowed his brows, pondering on the spot.

"Master, you were looking for me?"

Moments later, Zhu Qi floated into the courtyard.

"During these days, have you found any spiritual objects?" Wang Zijia asked.

Zhu Qi shook his head and said, "There’s been no shortage of strange and unique items on the markets of the East Wilderness lately, even ancient artifacts of Celestial Immortals sometimes appear, but the Magma Destruction World Heart and Seven Orifices Dual World Flower that you want, Master, are truly too precious."

"I have tried every means, even declaring that I would spare no expense. By now, the entire high-level circle of the East Wilderness should know I am searching for these items, but there has been no news at all. It’s almost certain that these objects aren’t in the East Wilderness, or they wouldn’t be willing to part with them."

Wang Zijia nodded his brows furrowed, "Then get ready, tomorrow we head to the Central Immortal Domain."

"Tomorrow?" Zhu Qi asked in surprise.

"What, you have other matters? Didn’t I tell you to get ready these past few months?" Wang Zijia frowned as he spoke.

"No, it’s not that, but about the tickets to the East Wilderness..." Zhu Qi trailed off midway, then changed direction, "Master, do you want me to follow the company of the Three Sects to the Central Immortal Domain?"

Wang Zijia nodded, "Yes, that would be more secure."

"Then I’ll go down and arrange some things to wrap up," Zhu Qi immediately said.

Wang Zijia waved his hand, "There’s no hurry, first accompany me to the Taiching Palace. It won’t be too late to prepare when we return."

"Understood, Master!"

As they spoke, Wang Zijia had already thrown out the Blood Cloud Demon Jade Shuttle.

This time, without any stealth, he took Zhu Qi with him, as the Immortal Tool glowed brilliantly, turning into a divine rainbow, flying towards the Taiching Palace, drawing the attention of many in Sanyuan City.

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Originally, Wang Zijia thought from Shi Zhongkuan’s words that it was Li Benlin who summoned him.

But when Wang Zijia arrived at Taiching Palace and was led to his destination, he was dumbstruck to find it was actually a banquet.

"Fellow Daoists Zhu and Wang, please come this way," Shi Zhongkuan greeted the two as they floated down and approached warmly.

Wang Zijia put away his Immortal Tool into his sleeve, a bit embarrassed, "I thought Immortal Venerate Li had something to deliberate, not realizing it was a banquet, and I haven’t even brought a gift..."

"Exactly, Immortal Senior Brother Shi, you could have at least notified us in advance. I also hadn’t heard about any celebrations being held at Taiching..." Zhu Qi also chimed in.

"It’s not any celebration, it’s just something the disciples below have organized. It’s mostly the internal disciples of the Three Sects holding a farewell party, a casual gathering, not something that requires any congratulatory gifts," explained Shi Zhongkuan with a laugh as he led the two into the banquet.

Once inside, Wang Zijia also noticed that although it looked like a celebration, it was quite casual.

The reason it seemed somewhat formal was probably because the guests of honor for the banquet were all from the Central Immortal Domain’s Immortal Venerates, including four Celestial Immortals.

It wasn’t appropriate to make it too casual, so it appeared like a festive banquet.

As for the several Profound Immortals, they had already returned.

The three Profound Immortals had only come to take a look, deal with the Ruins, confirmed a few things, and casually resolved the matters of the Witch Realm.

They hadn’t stayed for even a month and hurried back.

All the wrap-up work was left to the people now in front of them.

"This is...?"

"This is Zhu Qi, Fellow Daoist from Centipede Mountain, and this is Fellow Daoist Yun Zhong from Sanyuan City."

"Zhu Qi? The Gu Immortal who crossed her Tribulation in the East Wilderness a few days ago?"

"Is that the recently famous Yun Zhongzi?"

"Yes!"

"His features are indeed fine, but his cultivation... Wasn’t it said that he is not only a Seventh Grade Heritage Master but also an Earth Immortal Peak Cultivator who can even threaten a Celestial Immortal, potentially capable of slaying a Celestial Immortal in reverse as a terrifying ancient cultivator?"

"Right, how come he just crossed tribulation?"

"Why bother with so many details? Today we are here to send off our Martial Uncles and Martial Great-Uncles."

"..."

Most of the guests seated at the tables around were personnel of the Three Sects, especially the high-level members from the Three Sects of the East Wilderness.

Even if not, they were the high-level circle of the sects’ subordinate forces. Wang Zijia and his companion, who were purely outsiders like them, were indeed rare.

Thus, their taking of seats drew quite a bit of attention, though no one paid them much concern.

Wang Zijia and his companion were led by Shi Zhongkuan to sit in the area at the very front of the banquet.

Although somewhat casual, the banquet was intertwined with glittering lights, amidst the Immortal Brew and Jade Dew, filled with all sorts of immortal family methods.

Attending such a banquet for the first time, Wang Zijia found that the casual feast here was even more like a banquet of immortals than the meticulously organized celebrations of Wanyu.

Sixth Grade Spiritual Wine, Fifth Grade Spirit Fruits, and Jade Liquor—the fragrance mixed with Spiritual Energy spread, a sheer luxury.

Around him were only God Monarch-level cultivators. In their conversation, occasionally flowed Dao Charm, exhibiting an immortal family’s demeanor.

The biggest beneficiaries weren’t the high-level God Monarchs participating, but the children following the God Monarchs, serving by their side.

Under the influence of the God Monarchs, their eyes dazzled, cultivation fluctuated, and insights continued to deepen.

Smelling the fragrance of the wine, they occasionally received some Spirit Fruits.

For them, it was a great opportunity of a lifetime!

Taoist Boys, truly deserving of being the beginner’s realm in this era, with boundless prospects!

...

The banquet continued for half a day. Four Celestial Immortals had appeared, discussed the Dao with everyone for half an hour before they departed.

As evening drew later, the event gradually came to an end.

Wang Zijia, estimating that the time was about right, was ready to take Zhu Qi and Shi Zhongkuan to say their goodbyes and mention the matter of hitching a ride the next day.

Who knew that Shi Zhongkuan would take the initiative to approach Wang Zijia first and, with a bow, said, "Fellow Daoist, did you enjoy yourself?"

With a smile, Wang Zijia nodded and replied, "Elder Shi, do you have something you wish to discuss?"

"Martial Uncle Li would like to have a few words with Fellow Daoist. Do you have the time?" Shi Zhongkuan said with a smile.

"Please lead the way!" Wang Zijia, who was prepared, responded immediately.

"This way, please!" Shi Zhongkuan gestured.

Seeing this, Zhu Qi hesitated for a moment before ultimately not following and quietly sat back down instead.

After all, the two had been sitting together, but Shi Zhongkuan did not invite both, which made the intent quite clear.

...

The two left the Great Hall and fluttered across a vast Palace Group, ultimately arriving in front of the White Jade Pavilion.

The entire Pavilion was built with an unknown type of jade stone, with carved beams and painted buildings, its classic design brimming with the air of an immortal family.

The top of the Pavilion featured a large platform, in the standard style of a Star-picking Platform.

Now, as night fell with the moon shining faintly among sparse stars and a gentle breeze blowing softly,

Li Benlin sat alone at the top of the Pavilion on the Star-picking Platform, pouring his own drink leisurely.

The rich aroma of the wine enveloped the entire pavilion area.

Clearly, this was one who, in his leisure time, preferred drinking wine over tea.

What made Wang Zijia’s expression twitch was that the other party was drinking genuine Immortal Brew!

And it wasn’t Seventh Grade Immortal Brew, but Eighth Grade Immortal Brew.

When Shi Zhongkuan brought Wang Zijia up to the Star-picking Platform, the entire rooftop was permeated with an intoxicatingly fresh fragrance.

Unbeknownst to Wang Zijia, the Immortal Brew was none other than the famous Rock Glint Jade Dew from the Central Immortal Domain, an Eighth Grade Immortal Wine.

It was the signature product of the wine sect among the first-class forces of the Central Immortal Domain: the Rock Glint Holy Land.

Reportedly, Rock Glint Holy Land could only produce about ten thousand pounds every hundred years, a true Natural Treasure!

To use such an item as a regular drink...

This, damn it, even if you’re a Celestial Immortal, it seems too extravagant!