Imperial God Emperor

The Enlightenment Tea Party was held in the Enlightenment Tea Garden of the Greater One Peak.

By the time Ye Qingyu, Nan Tieyi and others had arrived, the sun was hanging high in the sky and a gentle breeze was blowing. Having had their invitation checked, the five people were let in.

The Greater One Sect disciple that was guarding the tea garden gate studied silly dog Little Nine for a moment, then finally did not say anything in the end and let him in.

However, he did not know what sort of damage this momentary hesitation would bring to Greater One Sect’s Enlightenment Tea Garden.

As soon as they stepped through the door, Ye Qingyu could not help admiring out loud.

“Like a fairyland.” 

The Greater one Sect, after all, was the ruling sect of Clear River Domain, and as a result the scenery within the tea garden was spectacular, and the spiritual energy was plentiful, which was far beyond the imagination of Ye Qingyu. A winding river was flowing around the pavilions and rock gardens, spiritual fish wandering in the clear spring water, and cranes were gently crying on the divine trees. In the distance, 500 meters away from the ground, there were several formations flickering in the void, forming into one gigantic formation, which fully enveloped the about fifty or sixty mu (a unit of area that equals to one fifteenth of a hectare) of Enlightened Tea Garden. Not only had this altered the energy of this place,and locked in the yuan essence of the air, but it also sealed off the essential qi of the Divine tree’s [Great Dao Sentient Flowers] to prevent it from escaping. More importantly, it provided a strong defence to stop people from sneaking into the tea garden and causing damage. 

Once they entered the Enlightenment Tea Garden, Ye Qingyu and the others were allowed to freely look around.

There was still an hour before the tea party would be officially started.

Those that received an invitation were all crystal figures of the younger generation of major sects, which were considered influential figures in Clear River Domain that had established a huge reputation. There were not only humans, but also other young experts of the major races.

Ye Qingyu saw a few wolf headed demon clan experts not too far away, talking and laughing about something. 

It is worth mentioning that not all Demon Race experts will have the inherent characteristics of their race. Once their strength reached a certain degree, it was possible for them to completely transform into human form. There were many demon clan experts that had chosen to take the form of humans. After all, in the Ancient Age, the most powerful two races - Gods and demons, were human form. So throughout the long history, human form was regarded as a kind of noble and perfect form, and many demons’ goal in life was to turn to human form. 

Of course, there were exceptions.

Many Demon Races with strong pride, or perhaps some solitary Demon Race experts, will choose to maintain their own race form. 

In a way, this was a sign of extreme self-confidence.

For example, the young experts of the spirit wolf clan that Ye Qingyu had just seen had deliberately retained some of the appearance of the Wolf clan. 

“Senior sister, senior sister, quickly come see, this is the tea tree of the [Great Dao Sentient Flower]?”  

“It must be, look, there are flower buds on the branches, it looks like it’s going to bloom soon.”

Over there came a clear and melodious conversation

Several beautiful girls in violet muslin fabric dresses were jumping up and down in front of a jade-green tree that was at least twenty meters tall, chattering like skylarks.

Ye Qingyu’s gaze also stopped on the green jade-like giant tree.  

The tree looked thousands of years old, with an intertwined root network, the outer layer was mottled and seemed to have been through the great changes of the world. It was growing in the center of a crystal clear pond, and in the deep water of the pond were bright and fat spiritual fishes swimming about. The old branches were also intertwined, and on them were spiritual monkeys leaping from one branch to another. The leaves were not lush or flourishing, but each leaf was like a liquid, glistening under the sunlight. The dozens of branches at the treetop was covered with sparkling and translucent barks, but also on such branches were hundreds of fist-sized pale green flower buds that seemed like they would bloom at any second. 

“So it's the junior sisters of Hundred Spirits Sect. Yes, this is our Greater One Sect’s [Great Dao Sentient Flower] tree, which only flowers once every fifty years. Today is precisely the day of flowering. In an hour, flowers will bloom and its aroma will fill the whole tea garden, like a fairyland.” 

A familiar voice sounded. 

It was the Greater One Sect disciple Xiao Yunlong. 

He had a smiling expression as he approached the beautiful young girls. 

“Senior brother, you are?” among the Hundred Spirits Sect’s female disciples, the tallest and most graceful figure said alertly to the man that was nearing them. 

Xiao Yunlong lifted his hands in a very natural and charming manner, cupped one hand in the other and replied, “I am Greater One Sect’s Greater One Peak’s Xiao Yunlong, I pay respects to the junior sisters of Hundred Spirits Sect.” 

“Oh, a distinguished disciple of Greater One Sect, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” The eldest senior sister felt slightly relieved, and bowed her head with a smile.

Among the female disciples of Hundred Spirits Sect, she was the oldest, around 25 years old and radiated a very graceful aura. Her skin was fair and she had a very friendly appearance.  

And the other four were obviously younger junior sisters who had the same youthful and beautiful face. But one looked only 15 or 16 years old, dressed in a lavender long dress and had a beautiful sword hanging at her waist. Her body proportion was perfect, her facial features were delicate, and her skin was like white jade and seemed like it may break easily. She was exceptionally beautiful and tender even though she had not matured fully. Between her every frown and smile, there was a kind of captivating charm. She was a rare beauty, and the most eye-catching among them. 

As Xiao Yunlong was speaking, his gaze was already sweeping up and down this female disciple’s body several times, unable to conceal his amazement. 

“This little junior sister is...” he asked directly.

The eldest senior sister’s eyes flashed with a hint discontent. Xiao Yunlong’s actions were very impolite and his interest was obviously lustful, but because she was afraid of his status, she politely introduced the girl. “She is a direct lineage disciple that just joined. Junior sister Liu, come over to greet senior brother Xiao.”

“Hundred Spirits Sect’s Liu Ruxin pays respects to senior brother Xiao.” The beautiful female disciple was a bit shy, like a startled skylark, hiding slightly behind the eldest senior sister as she was bowing. 

As soon as Xiao Yunlong heard this voice that resembled the sounds of nature, he suddenly felt all his bones going soft, his heart fluttering, as he was stepping forward, saying, “junior sister Liu really is remarkably stunning. It’s our first meeting, I have nothing with me to give to you, this jade pendant is something that I wear all the time. Please take this as a gift, junior sister Liu must accept it.” 

With that, allowing no refusal, he directly handed over a jade pendant of a pair of mandarin ducks.

“This...” Liu Ruxin, not expecting to have such a thing happening, hesitated for a moment then quickly drew back.

Who insists on giving a present to a woman on their first meeting? 

But also an ambiguous jade carved with a pair of mandarin ducks? 

Such a frivolous move was basically flirting in disguise. Once Liu Ruxin accepted this piece of jade, the whole situation will change, all kinds of rumours would certainly spread out everywhere and someone would say that they have secretly gotten engaged.

Within the depths of eldest senior sister’s eyes, anger flashed across, but she was after all more experienced than the younger junior sisters, so she calmly stepped forward, keeping the little junior sister behind her, and said with a smile, “Senior brother Xiao need not be so polite, we are from a small sect, we just came to this tea party to see. How could we dare accept senior brother Xiao’s valuable gift, please take it back quickly.”

The expression on Xiao Yunlong's face abruptly changed, then almost immediately he gave a slight smile and did not take back the jade, “I heard that Hundred Spirits Sect had been attacked by the Heaven Desire Demon Sect, and had suffered a heavy loss. Many female disciples have gone missing, your visit to Greater One Sect this time is to seek help. Haha, since it is to seek help, then we should be more closer, learn more about each other. This would help Greater One Sect to understand the situation and consider whether to send out battle reinforcements.” 

The eldest senior sister’s complexion suddenly changed. 

In the Clear River Domain, the Hundred Spirits Sect was not considered a first-class sect, and adding to this it was a rare female only sect and its battle power was not the best. But because the sect disciples possessed extremely good medical skills and medical expertise, this was the main skill that was passed down to disciples. Many divine doctors had emerged in these thousands of years, who had treated several important figures of the major sects. So Hundred Spirits Sect was not only protected by many important sects of Clear River Domain, but also had the respect of many martial artists. Therefore the status of Hundred Spirits Sect was a little special. 

Unfortunately, ever since 300 years ago, the sudden death of the last divine doctor of Hundred Spirits Sect had led to the lose of some important medical skill books and secret techniques, which resulted in the level of medical skills of the Hundred Spirits Sect to decline drastically.

This also directly put the special status of Hundred Spirits Sect in the whole Clear River Domain in jeopardy.

Half a year ago, the Heaven Desire Demon Sect invaded the Hundred Spirits Sect and caused a large number of casualties.

In this half a year, the Hundred Spirits Sect had suffered disastrous losses and some former allies had changed drastically from their normal behaviour. Only a few had lent a hand, but it was not enough to change the situation.  

The Hundred Spirits Sect did not initially receive an invitation to Greater One Sect’s Sword Storm meeting. But later they used a Greater One divine plate to exchange for a place, and were reluctantly allowed onto Greater One Peak. And that Greater One divine plate was given to the Hundred Spirits Sect 600 years ago when a divine doctor of Hundred Spirits Sect saved a supreme elder of Greater One Sect. 

This time the sect master of Hundred Spirits Sect, Liu Yexing, personally came to Greater One Sect with several disciples to ask for help. Hearing that all the young elites of major sects would attend the Enlightenment Tea Party, Liu Yexing hoped that her disciples could get to know some successors of the influential sects, which would perhaps be of a little help in solving the crisis of Hundred Spirits Sect. 

This could be considered as a desperate remedy to save a hopeless situation. 

And as the oldest disciple of Liu Yexing, eldest senior sister naturally understood her Master’s mind.

Although the Greater One Sect disciples like Xiao Yunlong were very beneficial to make friends with, but for some reason, seeing Xiao Yunlong’s pompous smile, eldest senior sister felt it was as disgusting as swallowing a dead mouse. 

Instinct told her that, this Greater One Sect disciple was definitely not a good person. 

However, for their sect... 

The eldest senior sister couldn’t help feeling sorrowful.  

The female disciples of Hundred Spirit Sect, which one of them was not a proud and dignified natural beauty, but for their sect they had to smile obsequiously and use their feminine charms?

“Ruxin, since senior brother Xiao has such good intentions, then...” Eldest senior sister had a sorrowful look on her face as she had decided to make a compromise, but when she turned to see the timid and puzzled expression on the little junior sister’s face, she could not continue.  

Xiao Yunlong complexion remained unchanged, smiling lightly, “It seems that junior sisters are looking down on our Greater One Sect.” 

With this sentence, eldest senior sister’s complexion suddenly changed once again. 

She knew that if she did not say yes today, then something bad would most likely happen.

The thought of her master fretting over extra worries caused her to force a smile and was about to say something.

But at this moment----- 

“Damn worthless dog thing dares to use powerful connections to intimidate people here, use the power of Greater One Sect to frighten people here, what a joke,” a mocking voice came from the side.  

Then it was followed by an angry bark of a dog, “Woof, thief, you can curse, but why do you have to mention the word dog? Woof won’t allow this.” 

“Ah ah? Don’t bite, let go, I... I... ” the exasperated voice of Hu Bugui sounded. “Brother Ye Ye Ye, quickly tell your dog to let go, ouch ouch...”

The crowd stared speechlessly at them.