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The gatekeepers were two disciples of Lingfeng that he did not recognize. When they saw him approaching, one of the thin ones said impatiently, "Which peak are you from? How dare you trespass here? Don't you fear the Master’s wrath?"
Lingfeng paused at the entrance and looked at his attire, suddenly remembering that he was appearing as Azure Vine's disciple today. Since Azure Vine had not given him a token, it would be difficult to enter. While he was pondering this, Lingfeng said, "I am the younger brother of your Azure Vine Shixu, named Lingfeng. Today is the Cultivation Conference, and Azure Vine Brother invited me here!"
The two gatekeeper disciples were taken aback after hearing Lingfeng and then burst into laughter. The thin one pointed at Lingfeng while laughing, "The younger brother of Azure Vine Shixu? Hahaha... Why impersonate someone else's brother? Why choose to impersonate Azure Vine Shixu? Everyone knows that Azure Vine Shixu is an orphan, with no relatives except for the Master. Where did this brother come from? And he's just a kid who hasn't even shed his baby fat!"
Lingfeng did not get angry; he knew that among the entire Demon Suppression Sect, there was probably no one shorter than him. It was inevitable that he would be misunderstood, so he patiently said, "Then please inform your Azure Vine Shixu that Lingfeng has arrived."
The other gatekeeper, a chubby man with a rough face, said arrogantly, "Who do you think you are to ask us to report? Go play somewhere else; we don't have time to chat with you. If you delay us and the Master gets angry, you won't be able to bear the consequences!"
At that moment, a stunning beauty approached. Dressed in a flowing robe and wearing purple shoes, her long hair cascaded down like a fairy. Adorned with a golden phoenix hairpin and walking gracefully without touching the ground, she exuded a fragrance that filled the air. She truly resembled a water spirit or fairy.
The two gatekeeper disciples immediately changed their demeanor, bowing and smiling as they called out, "Water Demon Peak Master, please enter!"
"Is this really the Water Demon Peak Master? She looks just like a fairy!" Lingfeng thought to himself.
The two gatekeeper disciples opened the grand door leading to the altar as Water Demon walked in slowly.
"Please wait a moment!" An idea struck Lingfeng, and he hurriedly called out, "Water Demon Peak Master, please wait!"
Water Demon paused at the sound of his voice, turning her fair face towards him and softly asking, "Did you call me?"
The thin gatekeeper immediately acted like a sycophant and shouted at Lingfeng, "How dare you! You think you can just call Water Demon Peak Master by name? Hurry up and apologize!"
Water Demon did not mind; she gently waved her sleeve, causing the sycophantic gatekeeper to immediately fall silent.
"Water Peak Master, I have a request!" Lingfeng clenched his fists tightly, mimicking the adults.
The Water Demon chuckled lightly, like a silver bell, invigorating Lingfeng. "What is it? Just let me know, and I will do my best to help!"
Lingfeng sighed in relief and hurriedly said, "Could you please call my Azure Vine Brother? He promised to take me inside, but he might have forgotten me while busy. So, please ask Water Peak Master to let Azure Vine Brother come and get me!" Although his voice still carried a childish tone, he was quite polite.
The Water Demon seemed surprised, clearly unaware of Lingfeng's background. She smiled gently and slowly walked inside.
Lingfeng was unsure if the Water Demon would help, so he could only sit on the nearby stone steps and wait.
Guests were arriving one by one, each possessing considerable cultivation. Suddenly, a burst of laughter echoed from the sky, and a beam of white light bypassed the door and went straight inside. After a moment, Lingfeng recalled that this was likely Flying Sword.
"Ah, it seems Barbarian Mountain Sect's leader Man Qing has arrived!" The crowd began to discuss among themselves, and from their expressions, it was clear that Man Qing was not well-received.
"Lingfeng, come in quickly!" At that moment, Azure Vine called out to Lingfeng from inside.
Lingfeng quickly stood up and ran toward the door. The two gatekeeping disciples were taken aback, their expressions mixed. Lingfeng stopped in front of them, puffed out his chest, and said with an air of authority, "Now you know who I am, right? Remember not to look down on others in the future!"
The two disciples were stunned for a moment before they remembered to apologize to Lingfeng.
Lingfeng had never been to the altar before; he had only vaguely heard about it. Upon entering and seeing the scene inside, he was greatly astonished.
The altar was a flat area carved out on the Main Peak of Demon Suppression Mountain, perfectly leveling the peak as if sliced by a knife. Although it was carved from the summit, the area covered nearly a thousand square meters. In the distance stood the statues of the Three Clear Daoist on the Main Altar. Each statue was at least twenty meters tall, truly magnificent and imposing.
Standing on the platform and looking down, one could see the swirling mist. The Mountains and Rivers seemed to flow beneath one's feet, truly giving a feeling of standing at the peak and surveying all the mountains.
In the center of the platform, a circular arrangement of fresh fruits and fine wines was set up, with numerous cultivators seated on either side. The Qing Sect Leader sat at one end, flanked by Azure Vine, Qingzhi, and the Peak Master of Five Peaks, all prominent figures indeed. Looking at this setup, it was no less than the Peach Banquet of the Queen Mother of the West.
The Lingfeng Taoist, dressed in a modest manner, quietly stood behind Azure Vine.
Everyone else was alone, without any Disciple following them. Although everyone knew that Azure Vine did not like to play by the rules, they were still slightly surprised. They thought to themselves that this child, Lingfeng, must be extraordinary to be able to attend the once-in-fifty-years Cultivation Conference at such a young age.
Across from Azure Vine sat Qingzhi, with Gold Wheel, the Peak Master of Golden Peak, sitting beside him, arranged in order. The distance between the two was about ten meters wide, and they were at least fifty meters away from each other.
All the guests had arrived, and the sect leader began with some opening remarks, which were nothing more than old clichés. Then there was an exchange of academic discussions regarding their current levels of cultivation.
However, Lingfeng did not pay attention to their words. Instead, he was looking for an opportunity to grab a few juicy peaches.
Suddenly, a loud laugh rang out from the crowd. Although the laughter was deep and powerful, echoing for miles, it sounded quite unpleasant. Lingfeng's attention was drawn as he looked toward the crowd with annoyance. Listening closely to this voice, its volume remained unaffected by distance, indicating its deep cultivation level.
A burly man stood up in the crowd, his body plump and covered in chest hair. Next to this rough man stood a Black Giant Sword. The burly man first bowed to the crowd and said, "I am Man Qing. After many years of cultivation in the Barbarian Lands, it has been fifty years since the last Cultivation Conference. I lost to Qingteng Zhenren last time and vowed to return in fifty years for another match. I wonder if Qingteng Zhenren remembers."
This person was indeed Man Qing, the reckless one who entered riding a Flying Sword. Fifty years ago at the last Cultivation Conference, he had competed against Azure Vine but was defeated in just a few moves, leaving him publicly embarrassed. Thus, he vowed to challenge Azure Vine again after fifty years.
Azure Vine laughed heartily and slowly stood up in response, bowing as he said, "Brother Buqing, it's good to see you again. How could I forget our agreement from fifty years ago? However, I have not diligently cultivated during these fifty years; I fear my cultivation may not match yours now. Please show mercy when we compete!" Although this was a humble remark, it was essentially an acceptance of challenge.
Since Man Qing arrived riding a Flying Sword, everyone could see that his cultivation level was at least at the Nascent Soul Stage. Meanwhile, Azure Vine was also only at the Nascent Soul Stage. It seemed that defeating Man Qing would pose some danger.
Lingfeng secretly glanced at the others, each with a heavy expression, devoid of any smiles. It seemed that Man Qing's narrow behavior had dampened everyone's spirits, causing discomfort among the guests.
Qing stared at Azure Vine, his gaze somewhat inscrutable, but Azure Vine didn't spare him a glance. Lingfeng felt anxious watching from the side.
"How about this!" Azure Vine cupped his hands and said, "Today is the Cultivation Conference, and we shouldn't disturb everyone's enjoyment. I suggest that after we have our fun, eat the Immortal Peach, and drink fine wine, we find a secluded place to compete. This way, we avoid interrupting the enjoyment of our esteemed guests and also prevent any collateral damage to innocent bystanders from our True Qi!" Azure Vine's words were not unfounded; with their powers, if they truly fought, it would be hard for any living being to survive within a fifty-mile radius.
Man Qing wanted to say something but saw everyone nodding in agreement, so he decided not to voice his opinion and sat down.
Next, the guests moved freely and began picking up the large Immortal Peaches.
Across from them, the Water Demon slowly picked up an Immortal Peach, cradling it in her hands with a complex expression, seemingly contemplating how to eat it. With her cherry-like mouth, taking a bite out of the plump Immortal Peach seemed quite a challenge for her.
Lingfeng fixed his gaze on the Water Demon, unsure whether he was looking at the peach in her hand or something else about her.
Noticing Lingfeng's stare, the Water Demon smiled lightly and effortlessly split the Immortal Peach in half. She kindly said, "Brother, this half is for you!"
Lingfeng snapped back to reality, thanked her absentmindedly, and accepted the Immortal Peach, taking big bites. He was immediately overwhelmed by its sweet and delicious flavor.
The Immortal Peach was a specialty of Demon Suppression Mountain, blooming every twenty-five years and maturing after another twenty-five. In Celestial Fruit Grove, dedicated disciples tended to it and irrigated it with medicinal concoctions from the alchemy room, making the celestial fruit incredibly delicious while also enhancing one's cultivation. It could be considered a heavenly fruit among mortals.
Everyone savored fine wine and fresh fruit while discussing their insights on cultivation.
Before long, Lingfeng's Immortal Peach had been reduced to just the pit.
After eating the Immortal Peach, Lingfeng first felt a refreshing sensation all over, as if enjoying a cool breeze on a hot summer day. Soon after, however, Lingfeng began to feel an intense heat, as if submerged in a tub of boiling water.
The sudden shifts between cold and hot left Lingfeng confused, and before long, he was drenched in sweat.
"Brother!" Lingfeng called out softly to Azure Vine.
Azure Vine turned around and saw Lingfeng's face flushed, resembling someone with a high fever. He quickly asked, "What happened to you?"
Lingfeng found it difficult to breathe and struggled to show the pit in his hand to Azure Vine.
Azure Vine's expression changed dramatically as he stood up abruptly, disregarding the strange looks from others. "Did you eat the peach?" he asked anxiously.
The Water Demon also looked puzzled and cast a strange glance.
Lingfeng nodded, but then suddenly felt an overwhelming chill, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
With a worried expression, Azure Vine muttered, "This is bad!" He then picked up Lingfeng and hurried toward the altar's exit. The Water Demon also quickly stood up, slightly bowing to the guests before following them.
Lingfeng's condition was indeed caused by eating the Immortal Peach. His physical constitution was not very strong, while the effects of the Immortal Peach were significant. Those with deep cultivation could absorb its effects without issue; however, those with weaker abilities would struggle to process its sudden impact, leading to extreme fluctuations in body temperature and ultimately resulting in bleeding from the orifices and death.
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