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Tang Chuanli chuckled and began to introduce his fellow clansmen to Xunuo. Upon learning that Xunuo was also heading to the Crimson Flower Sect, he invited Xunuo to join them.
This time, Xunuo did not refuse. Although traveling with the disciples of a Cultivation Family felt somewhat restrictive, it provided a significant level of safety. After experiencing the recent ordeal, Xunuo deeply understood Wang Lizun's words; the prevalence of bandits here was no less than that in the Chaotic Valley.
Among the group of clansmen, Tang Chuanli had the lowest cultivation level. However, his branch held considerable influence within the family, granting him a degree of authority. The others did not express strong opposition to having an outsider accompany them and tacitly accepted Xunuo's presence.
Soon, an Eleventh Layer Cultivator summoned a Flying Artifact, and they all boarded in succession. With a surge of magical energy, the Flying Artifact soared into the air, racing toward the direction of the Crimson Flower Sect.
This Flying Artifact could accommodate more than ten people, yet it felt quite spacious with just a few seated on it. Naturally, Xunuo would not refuse a free means of flight. However, he looked down on this particular Flying Artifact.
Its primary feature was its large capacity. Its speed and defensive capabilities left much to be desired. For someone like Xunuo, who approached everything from a practical standpoint, this Flying Artifact was merely a large moving target—and one of the easiest kinds to shoot down.
As Xunuo habitually expanded his Divine Sense, an Eleventh Layer Cultivator couldn't help but ask, "Lu Daoyou, are you an Alchemist or a Refiner?"
Xunuo understood that this question stemmed from his Divine Sense, which was beyond their reach. Alchemists and Refiners were renowned among their peers for their exceptional Divine Sense.
Xunuo dared not reveal his identity as an Alchemist. With a quick thought, he replied, "I have some basic knowledge of array techniques; I hope you do not find it laughable."
This statement was not entirely false. While Xunuo was not an expert in Array of Array Symbols, he still possessed some knowledge and had methods for refining materials. Thus, the ensuing conversation revolved around array techniques.
Xunuo did not shy away from the topic. In fact, his greatest strength lay in using arrays. As he steered the conversation in that direction, he immediately garnered respect from these disciples of the Cultivation Family. Especially given Xunuo's rich experiences, he intertwined various stories with discussions about arrays, leaving these novices utterly astonished.
The Cultivator controlling the flying artifact began to lose focus. It was only when Xunuo reminded him with a casual, "Do you want to pass through the mountain?" that he realized he was about to crash into the mountain. He hurriedly urged the artifact to veer away.
As a result, Xunuo quickly became quite popular among the group. Some Cultivators who had initially looked down on him began to show enthusiasm. Eventually, someone invited Xunuo to stay at the Crimson Flower Sect. Having experienced the hardships of sleeping outdoors during the auction in Gaoyi City, Xunuo readily accepted this offer.
Although this Flying Artifact was not particularly fast compared to others, it was still much quicker than an Intermediate Flight Talisman. Thus, they arrived at the Red Flower Path Mountain Gate significantly ahead of Xunuo's original schedule.
From a distance of a hundred miles, the location of the Red Flower Path Mountain Gate came into view. It was a majestic range of mountains, with countless peaks rising and falling. Among them, seven peaks stood out prominently, towering into the clouds and connecting heaven and earth. Every peak, regardless of size, was adorned with blooming red flowers, creating a sea of blossoms.
Upon seeing the Crimson Flower Mountains, the disciple piloting the artifact pressed down on the escape light and stowed away the Flying Artifact. Xunuo understood that his companions were there to seek apprenticeship and needed to show great respect to the Crimson Flower Sect. Otherwise, they might find themselves sent flying before even stepping onto the Arena.
For a Cultivator, a hundred-mile journey felt like mere moments. In front of the Red Flower Path Mountain Gate, a large guesthouse had been built as temporary accommodation for those participating in the Arena Tournament. The competition itself would take place on one of the peaks within the gate. Only those who made it to the second round would be allowed to enter the inner palace of the mountain gate.
However, some disciples from Cultivation Families with connections to the Crimson Flower Sect could use their family tokens to directly enter the inner palace. Taking advantage of this privilege, Xunuo entered alongside a disciple from the Tang family.
Outside the Red Flower Path Mountain Gate, several disciples were checking family tokens one by one and leading groups into the gate. As Xunuo glanced at these disciples of the Crimson Flower Sect, he noticed their black robes adorned with peony patterns, which felt oddly familiar. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head in realization.
Xunuo had previously slain two Black-Clad Cultivators. However, those two wore crabapple embroidery at their collars. Although their attire closely resembled that of the Crimson Flower Sect, it was crucial that their sect insignia differed. Otherwise, Xunuo feared he would break a sweat before even entering.
Yet moments later, he indeed found himself sweating.
After presenting their family token to the Crimson Flower Sect disciple, Tang family's cultivators stood by waiting. Shortly after, a Flying Chariot descended slowly, ready to carry dozens of waiting cultivators from various families toward the peak hosting the Arena Tournament.
Observing their attire closely, Xunuo noted that while similar to those outside the mountain gate, these cultivators wore bright red plum blossoms at their collars instead. He quietly asked a nearby Tang family disciple, "Why do these cultivators have different red flowers at their collars compared to those outside at the Red Flower Path Mountain Gate?"
The young man from the Tang family informed Xunuo that the Crimson Flower Sect had one hundred and eight peaks, each marked by a different red flower, and this was just one of them. There was no need for Xunuo to ask further; the Crimson Begonia must surely be among them. A cold sweat broke out on his back, and he felt as if he had walked into a tiger's den.
Xunuo forced himself to calm down and began to assess the likelihood of his identity being exposed. After a moment, he pinpointed the only possible source: the Tracking Disk. He had gained much from slaying two Black-Clad Red Begonia Cultivators. However, over several years, only the Tracking Disk remained in his possession. The other spoils were either destroyed or consumed, and that Water Attribute Flying Sword had been swindled away.
Thus, he needed to find an opportunity to throw the Tracking Disk into the Boundary Space. That was the only place where Xunuo felt truly secure.
The Crimson Flower Sect took great care of the Cultivation Families. Each Cultivation Family was assigned a Small Building. Every Small Building was crafted using magical tools, providing both defense and shielding against Divine Sense.
After several people were assigned their rooms, the first thing Xunuo did was activate a Defensive Array. He tossed the Tracking Disk into the Boundary Stone's Starlight Arena. Only then did Xunuo let out a sigh as he prepared for the upcoming Arena Tournament.
However, in the days that followed, Xunuo remained restless and anxious, trapped in a state of unease.
It was no wonder he felt this way. Initially, he had slain a disciple of the Insect Path and had intended to infiltrate their ranks. As a result, his identity was exposed, leading to relentless pursuit by the Insect Path across heaven and earth. They chased him all the way to Gaoyi City, and even now, that matter remained unresolved.
This incident left a shadow in Xunuo's heart. When he discovered that the Crimson Flower Sect was also a Cultivation Sect he had offended, his anxiety only deepened.
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