Chapter 21: Five Regions Alliance (Part 1)

The interior of the Xuanyin Qin Sect was the first to erupt into a frenzy, with Disciples discussing animatedly, filling the entire Sect with an atmosphere of tension and excitement.

As one of the Chief Disciples of the Qin Sect, Chief Disciple Lei Ji was the most eager to flex her muscles and raring to go.

Her Heavenly Thunder Sound Blade had long been famous throughout the Outer and Inner Sects; she possessed absolute confidence in both her combat techniques and defensive capabilities.

Many Disciples naturally favored Lin Chen. As the legacy Disciple and also the Young Sect Leader, she possessed both strength and beauty.

Upon entering the Sect, she immediately topped the challenge leaderboard, and three years ago at the Edge of the Star Sea, she obtained the star ancient zither, making her likely invincible.

In particular, her heroic feat of saving the Yunyin Sword Sect Disciples with the yunchi ship made many worship her endlessly.

However, a small minority also turned their gaze toward Cuier.

Cuier's Yuci Nine Swords was hailed as the strongest sword technique within the Qin Sect, but so far she had only displayed the first two swords, yet she had already swept through her peers, becoming the Sect's recognized top sword Cultivator.

As for what exactly the third sword of the Yuci Nine Swords was, no one knew, but everyone understood that once Cuier unleashed her full power in the competition, her strength would be immeasurable.

As the news spread, Disciples gathered in groups of three or five to discuss it, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heated.

"Senior Sister Lin Chen has been in the spotlight recently. I heard she has mastered Star Power, so she will definitely secure first place in this competition!"

"That's not necessarily true! Senior Sister Cuier's Yuci Nine Swords has never failed, and even Senior Sister Lin Chen might not dare to face it easily!"

"Senior Sister Chief Disciple Lei Ji cannot be underestimated either; her Heavenly Thunder Sound Blade is a recognized powerful combat technique, and she will likely make it into the top ranks this time."

The Xuanyin Second Sect was originally the predecessor of the Yunyin Sword Sect, but now it belonged under the Xuanyin Qin Sect, becoming its auxiliary Sect.

Although it was an auxiliary Sect, the number of Disciples in the Xuanyin Second Sect was not inferior, and it even faintly showed signs of catching up.

The reason was simple.

The rules of the Xuanyin Qin Sect had always stipulated that only female Disciples were accepted, and every single Disciple was a beauty of peerless grace.

This unique tradition made the Xuanyin Qin Sect a Holy Land yearned for by countless men in the cultivation world.

However, this yearning was not solely for cultivation, but rather because those handsome youths had other motives.

During the annual entrance examinations, many men would always appear disguised as women, attempting to sneak into the Qin Sect.

Many of them racked their brains, even going so far as to practice illusions or purchase expensive camouflage Spiritual Artifacts, just to join the Xuanyin Qin Sect.

However, these tricks were not worth mentioning to the Sect's examiners.

The result was naturally that they were kicked out one by one, leaving in disgrace and becoming the laughingstock of the cultivation world during tea and after-meal conversations.

But the establishment of the Xuanyin Second Sect completely changed this situation.

Because as an auxiliary Sect, it did not restrict gender; both men and women could join.

This change instantly made the Xuanyin Second Sect a hot commodity, especially for those handsome youths who had been turned away due to the Qin Sect's rules; they were breaking their heads trying to join.

The reputation of the Xuanyin Second Sect rose even higher because it bore the title of "Xuanyin Qin Sect Auxiliary Sect."

Many believed that joining the Second Sect, while not comparable to the aura of the Qin Sect, still allowed one to get closer to that sacred pure land.

Moreover, Second Sect Disciples still had the opportunity to participate in the Qin Sect's large-scale events and interact closely with those magnificent Qin Sect female Disciples.

Within a few years, the Xuanyin Second Sect expanded rapidly at an astonishing speed, with countless young talents in the Sect, and it was even jokingly called: "The top gathering place for talents in the Canglan Immortal Domain."

Inside the Xuanyin Second Sect, some Disciples would always speak with a bit of banter:

"Do you think those men who were kicked out for cross-dressing have all squeezed into our Second Sect now?"

"Isn't that obvious? The Second Sect is the only opportunity to get close to the Qin Sect Fairies; who would pass that up?"

"But having said that, our Second Sect also has many truly formidable experts. In this three-Sect joint operation, our Second Sect will definitely have a few spots!"

This co-ed model not only brought a steady stream of Disciples to the Xuanyin Second Sect but also invisibly strengthened the overall strength of the three Sects.

Especially for those ambitious youths, they transformed their admiration for the Qin Sect female Disciples into the motivation to desperately improve themselves, filling the Xuanyin Second Sect with competition and vitality.

After hearing about the recent situation of the Xuanyin Second Sect, Lin Chen smiled and said to Lin Fan:

"It seems that our Qin Sect's reputation is truly 'harmful,' forcing out so many strange tricks."

Lin Fan chuckled and teased: "That's why you Qin Sect female Disciples really make the men of the cultivation world both love and hate you."

Lin Chen stuck out her tongue and smiled sweetly: "Then they should just work harder. If their strength isn't enough, they don't even have the qualifications to follow us."

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The encrypted message was quickly delivered to Tianji Pavilion. Su Wanqing had just returned to Tianji Pavilion and originally intended to rest well for a few days, but she was jolted awake by this bombshell of news.

Looking at the lively scene inside the pavilion, she slightly touched her forehead, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "I just got back, and now there's more trouble. I really can't run anymore."

She immediately sent a message to Lin Fan's quantum phone: "I don't care, Lin Fan, you must use Void Realm travel to pick me up! I want to participate in this operation too, but you are not allowed to tire me out!"

Lin Fan received the message and immediately traveled through the Void Realm to pick up Su Wanqing. This was the order of his main wife; how could he dare to disobey?

Inside Tianji Pavilion.

Su Wanqing, dressed in purple, along with Lin Fan's three beautiful attendant scholar boys, were waiting in front of the pavilion.

Space rippled slightly, and Lin Fan appeared as promised.

"You finally arrived. I don't care, you must take me there!"

"That's right, that's right. The three of us and Sister Wanqing are exhausted like dogs from escorting those Cultivators. We can't run anymore!"

Su Wanqing and Princess Hu Qinlan chimed in one after another.

Lin Fan stepped forward and gently tapped both of their noses, "Alright, how could I bear to let you get tired? I will take you there this time."

Just as Lin Fan was preparing to leave, Great Elder Situ Qian of Tianji Pavilion hurried over and said bluntly:

"Fan'er, for this three-Sect joint operation, I think you are the most suitable representative for Tianji Pavilion. You must be the one to step forward!"

Lin Fan was stunned and just wanted to decline, but Great Elder Situ Qian added: "You solved the stability problem of the Heavenly Mechanism Array, obtained the heavenly dao divine weapon, and attained the status of the Son of Heaven."

"You and Su Wanqing are a couple, so we must put your name on this!"

Lin Fan shook his head with a bitter smile, but he understood that what Great Elder Situ Qian said made sense, so he could only nod in agreement.

Immediately, the squad was quickly formed: Lin Fan served as the representative of Tianji Pavilion, Su Wanqing as his assistant, plus the two great Dao-protecting Disciples of Tianji Pavilion, Judge Lu and Zhao Xing.

This four-person squad could be called the golden configuration within Tianji Pavilion.

Just as Lin Fan was preparing to take the four-person squad, Yin Miaoxue, and the others to travel through the Void Realm, he was suddenly called out by Great Elder Situ Qian.

"Hey, Fan'er, with such a grand occasion, how can you go so carelessly?" Great Elder Situ Qian waved his hand with a smile, "Someone, arrange the warship!"