Gentlemen, it's time to enter the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.

Chapter 358 The Qinghe Sword Sect is one of our own
As the chief steward of this welcoming ceremony, Yu Shenxing wielded considerable authority.

The Huangquan Sect group was arranged to stay in a separate courtyard, which was the same standard as the Qinghe Sword Sect and other sects.

Even a major sect like Cixin Temple, a side sect, only has two adjacent side rooms, which is much worse than the treatment of Huangquan Sect.

The independent courtyard was nice, but it had many rooms. After everyone settled in, Chen Ye couldn't sit still.

This Cloud Peak Immortal Sect is such a large floating city, its scenery must be very unique. He plans to wander around and visit other fellow cultivators.

For example, Chen Ye would definitely have to show his face at the Qinghe Sword Sect; it's basic courtesy.

Chen Ye originally wanted to bring Fang Hao and Mo Suixin along. As the dignified sect leader of the Yellow Springs Sect, he should have some disciples by his side to make him look impressive.

Mo Suixin said that she felt slightly unwell during her flight.

"It's fine to fly by my own magical artifact, but sitting in that bronze carriage is stuffy and really uncomfortable."

These were Mo Suixin's exact words, and Chen Ye never expected that Mo Suixin, who was at the Tongxuan Realm, would have such a minor flaw.

As for Fang Hao, he also begged to stay in the courtyard. Although he had made up his mind to become Chen Ye's apprentice, it was still a bit hard to bear to follow Chen Ye around now. It was just that his previous identity was too special, and he could call anyone he met an acquaintance.

Chen Ye didn't force him. Although he really wanted to be a strict teacher who would toughen up his apprentices, Fang Hao wasn't a suitable choice.

It would be more fun to tease someone when I take on a younger apprentice, someone the same age as Lan Yu.

Left with no other choice, Chen Ye went out for a stroll by himself.

Stepping out of the courtyard, Chen Ye gazed into the distance.

Pavilions and towers are scattered like stars in the clouds and mist. The palaces with green tiles and flying eaves rise up the mountain in layers. The sunset glow is like a cloak and the white steps are like steps, truly giving it the appearance of a celestial gate.

Chen Ye strolled leisurely along the road, like a country boy who had just arrived in the city, finding everything new and exciting.

The Yunlu Immortal Sect is different from the Fenxiang Sect. If we were to compare them, the Yunlu Immortal Sect would place more emphasis on the immortal aura, while the Fenxiang Sect would place more emphasis on majesty.

The mountains were full of exotic flowers and plants, seemingly growing freely without any artificial intervention, but upon closer inspection, Chen Ye could indeed see that they contained the principles of formations.

Every place in this city in the clouds is an array, and every corner is filled with ingenious magical designs.

Chen Ye thought to himself, "Truly worthy of being called the number one in the world when it comes to magic."

However, even such a sect was destroyed during the great war between the righteous and the demonic, and the inheritance of the Seven Signs of the Cloud Book was cut off.

Chen Ye couldn't imagine how brutal the battle must have been, but if he stood idly by, the scene of the great war between good and evil would probably soon be repeated.

As he walked and looked around, Chen Ye climbed the steps and soon came to see a tall building.

Looking into the distance, Chen Ye muttered to himself, "Flying Cloud Tower, this seems to be where the Qinghe Sword Sect's envoy resides."

No two buildings in the Yunlu Immortal Sect are exactly alike; each one seems to be a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

Compared to the small courtyard where Huangquan Sect lived, this Feiyun Tower was much more imposing, and its location on a small hill was indeed a perfect match for the aloof temperament of Qinghe Sword Sect.

Isn't it too lively in front of Feiyun Tower?
Chen Ye quickened his pace and went up the mountain along the path. When he arrived at Feiyun Tower, he saw many people coming and going. Some looked dejected, while others had strange expressions.

Chen Ye stepped forward, wanting to ask around, but unexpectedly, the person walking towards him was an old acquaintance.

"Feng Huaiyu?!" Chen Ye blurted out the name.

The dejected swordsman opposite him looked up in surprise, and when he saw Chen Ye, he exclaimed in shock: "Chen Ye! You've come to the Cloud Peak Immortal Sect too?!"

However, as soon as he said it, Feng Huaiyu quickly changed his words, saying, "Sect Leader Chen, please forgive my rudeness just now."

Chen Ye laughed and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Don't be so polite. We've been through thick and thin together. When I was wronged, it was thanks to you that you stood up for me. I'll remember that favor."

Feng Huaiyu of the Qinghe Sect and the Qinghe Sword Sect differ by only one character, but they are worlds apart. The Qinghe Sword Sect is one of the five righteous sects, while the Qinghe Sect is a rogue sect that tries to gain fame by associating itself with the sect.

Thankfully, the Qinghe Sword Sect is magnanimous and doesn't mind others using its name. However, despite this, the Qinghe Sect, like the Qinghe Sword Sect, consists mostly of chivalrous and righteous individuals.

Feng Huaiyu was one of them.

Back in the Northern Frontier, Chen Ye was envied and falsely accused of being a spy for the Demonic Sect. It was Feng Huaiyu who spoke up for him, but he was outnumbered and almost lost his life in the Northern Frontier.

Chen Ye wasn't very vengeful, but he was particularly grateful for the kindness others showed him. He even considered pleading with the Qinghe Sword Sect to see if they could take Feng Huaiyu in. However, he later realized it was impossible. Feng Huaiyu wasn't bad-natured; his talent for swordsmanship was simply too poor. He was just like Chen Ye, and there was absolutely no chance he could learn the Qinghe Sword Technique.

Feng Huaiyu was also happy to see Chen Ye's bright smile.

Chen Ye is no longer the unknown nobody he once was. Everyone knows the reputation of the Yellow Springs Sect. As the sect leader, Chen Ye's status and prestige are much higher than Feng Huaiyu's, not to mention his cultivation level, which is the most basic thing.

Feng Huaiyu is still at the Qi Sea Realm, while Chen Ye is already the number one person at the Profound Realm.

When Feng Huaiyu first heard that Zhang Qi had concluded that Chen Ye had no talent for swordsmanship, he thought they were both in the same boat. But it turned out that Chen Ye only lacked the talent for swordsmanship; his talents in other areas far surpassed those of ordinary people.

But this important figure, who could stand on equal footing with the leaders of the five major sects, was now patting him on the shoulder with a bright smile, just like when they first met.

Chen Ye asked Feng Huaiyu, "Brother Feng, what brings you here? Are you preparing to become a disciple again?"

Feng Huaiyu blushed and shook his head, saying, "I've accepted my fate. I'll never be able to become a disciple of the Qinghe Sword Sect in this lifetime. However, I wanted to join in the fun at this grand event at the Yunlu Immortal Sect. So I came here by flying boat from Baihai Valley with many other independent cultivators. I heard that the envoy from the Qinghe Sword Sect was here, so I prepared to pay him a visit, but..."

Chen Ye asked, "But... were you turned away?"

Feng Huaiyu nodded and said, "I heard that the Qinghe Sword Sect doesn't want to receive guests."

"Don't want to see guests?" Chen Ye hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let's go take a look."

Feng Huaiyu was about to say that the Qinghe Sword Sect's envoy wouldn't see anyone, so going would be pointless. But then he immediately remembered Chen Ye's relationship with the Qinghe Sword Sect. Why would Sect Master Chen need to wait in line? Others were visiting the Qinghe Sword Sect, but Chen Ye was returning to his maternal home.

The two walked side by side, quickly passing the cultivators gathered at the entrance, and arrived in front of the Flying Cloud Tower.

A disciple of the Yunlu Immortal Sect was sorting through the visiting cards in his hand; he appeared to be someone specifically assigned to this place to receive guests.

Chen Ye found it strange. Did the Qinghe Sword Sect only send one person? Why did the Yunlu Immortal Sect have to handle such a simple task as welcoming guests?

Seeing that Feng Huaiyu had returned, the Yunlu Immortal Sect disciple said, "Fellow Daoist, I have received your visiting card. Please wait patiently."

Feng Huaiyu quickly looked at Chen Ye.

Chen Ye stepped forward and said to the disciple of Yunlu Immortal Sect, "Please inform him that Chen Ye of Huangquan Sect requests an audience."

The welcoming disciple gave a wry smile and said to Chen Ye, "Fellow Daoist, if you have a visiting card, I will deliver it to you. If the seniors of the Qinghe Sword Sect are willing to receive you, I will inform you."

Chen Ye smiled and handed over a bottle of pills, then continued, "Please inform him that I am Chen Ye from the Yellow Springs Sect."

Chen Ye's gift was presented so blatantly that before the Yunlu Immortal Sect disciple could accept it, Chen Ye overheard whispers from those around him.

"Heh, another self-righteous one."

"There are plenty of people who want to see the Qinghe Sword Sect."

"The Yellow Springs Sect? Is it the Yellow Springs Sect from the Northern Frontier?"

"The people sent by Tianxin Island and Mirage were all kept out, so what is the Yellow Spring Sect?"

……

Chen Ye ignored the gossip of others and simply waited for the reply from the Yunlu Immortal Sect disciple before him.

Looking at the bottle of pills in front of him, the Yunlu Immortal Sect disciple felt his heart pounding, because he recognized it as the Life Preservation Pill from the Burning Incense Sect.

Everyone knows the name of this elixir; the value of this bottle of elixir is more than his cultivation resources over ten years.

The Yellow Spring Sect is so generous; they can get this bottle of pills just by announcing their arrival?
The disciple from the Yunlu Immortal Sect said through gritted teeth, "Fellow Daoist, please go back and prepare your visiting card."

He closed his eyes while speaking, as if he couldn't resist the temptation of the elixir even for a second glance.

Chen Ye was quite surprised. This disciple of Yunlu Immortal Sect is quite principled. He truly deserves to be called a righteous sect.

Just as he was about to apologize to Feng Huaiyu, he heard a voice from Feiyun Tower: "Sect Leader Chen, please come up for a chat."

The crowd was in an uproar. They had been waiting here for ages without being received, and even Tianxin Island and the Mirage Sect had been turned away. Why was this kid allowed to see them?

Even more shocked was the disciple from the Yunlu Immortal Sect who was greeting guests. He felt as if his heart was bleeding, wishing he had taken the pills earlier.

(End of this chapter)