NOVEL NEXT Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Arrival at Giant Sword Mountain – Introductions and Familiarization
At this moment, Bibi Dong stood with regal poise.
She was dressed in a magnificent purple gown, a split at the side revealing a pair of flawless, long legs. Her legs were not only straight but exceptionally slender, the kind that could truly be considered a rare treasure. And when it came to treasures, there was hardly anyone who wouldn't appreciate them.
As soon as the name "Lu Yunzhou" left her lips, everyone present gradually reacted.
"Lu Yunzhou? Isn't he that… that so-called cultivator? How did he end up here?"
"I heard he's quite powerful. It's said that outside Heaven Dou City, he single-handedly fought Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen and Sword Douluo Chen Xin without falling behind. Not only that, but he also defeated the two of them effortlessly."
"Really? That powerful?"
"He fought Chen Xin and Yu Yuanzhen alone? And not only held his ground but won? Doesn't that mean his strength could rival that of the Second Consecration?"
"Well, well, it seems Lu Yunzhou isn't simple at all!"
As everyone discussed animatedly, a voice suddenly rang out, clear and commanding.
"All Spirit Hall personnel below the rank of Elder, leave Giant Sword Mountain immediately. Remember, leave at once!"
The voice was as cold and indifferent as it was imperious, with a tone that brooked no resistance, almost as if it were divine command. It was as though a high and mighty deity were issuing orders to mere mortals.
The speaker, of course, was none other than Qian Renxue, who had arrived together with Lu Yunzhou.
Hearing her voice and the tone in which she spoke, many of Spirit Hall's members below the rank of Elder were quick to express their discontent.
"Who is this? Talking like that? What kind of status or authority does she have to order us to leave? How dare she!"
"Right! The Supreme Pontiff hasn't even spoken, yet she's ordering us around with that arrogant tone. Just who does she think she is?"
"She's with Lu Yunzhou. Could it be… she's also a cultivator? And are all cultivators this arrogant?"
Nearby, Bibi Dong, hearing the voice she recognized all too well, immediately understood who it belonged to.
Frowning slightly, Bibi Dong thought to herself in confusion, "Why… why has she come with Lu Yunzhou to Spirit Hall?"
"Could it be… that Lu Yunzhou intends to join Spirit Hall? If that's the case, then this girl has actually done something useful."
With that thought, Bibi Dong spoke up, supporting Qian Renxue by ordering all unimportant personnel to leave.
"All members of Spirit Hall, heed my command. All those below the rank of Elder, except for the Holy Maiden candidate, are to leave Giant Sword Mountain."
As soon as Bibi Dong's command was issued, before anyone could respond, First Consecration Qian Daoliu spoke as well.
"Once you've descended the mountain, no one is permitted to come back up without my permission. Not even a fly is to be allowed through. Understood?"
Following Qian Daoliu's words, everyone present responded in unison, "We respectfully obey the orders of the Supreme Pontiff and the First Consecration!"
With that, they hastily departed, their previous defiance completely dissipated.
Once the crowd had cleared, two figures emerged on the vast cloud platform.
One was Qian Renxue, her six radiant golden wings gently rising and falling behind her. The other was Lu Yunzhou, walking calmly through the air.
Without wasting time, the two moved with clear purpose, heading straight for the mountain's summit.
"Mr. Lu, it's been a while," Bibi Dong greeted him warmly, her expression one of respect and kindness. At this moment, her beautiful eyes focused solely on Lu Yunzhou, completely disregarding Qian Renxue.
When she spoke, Bibi Dong's face bore a gentle and amiable smile, a look she had never shown to Qian Renxue.
In response, Lu Yunzhou smiled politely and replied, "Your Eminence, I trust you've been well."
Meanwhile, upon seeing Qian Renxue's arrival, the Elders and Consecrations of Spirit Hall all respectfully spoke in unison, their tones filled with reverence and awe.
"We greet the Young Master and welcome your esteemed presence."
To this, Qian Renxue offered a simple response.
"Greetings, Elders. Qian Renxue extends her respect."
After her greeting, Qian Renxue proceeded to introduce Lu Yunzhou to the group.
"Elders, this is Mr. Lu Yunzhou. He is my friend, a future ally of Spirit Hall, and an honored guest of the Qian Clan."
With a single statement, Qian Renxue elevated Lu Yunzhou's status in everyone's eyes by several levels.
The Young Master's friend, an ally of Spirit Hall, and a guest of the Qian Clan?
Any one of those connections alone would place him on equal footing with the Elders and even the Consecrations!
"Who is this guy? He seems rather formidable," murmured Glowing Feather Douluo, the Fifth Consecration, whose childlike appearance belied his curiosity toward Lu Yunzhou.
Upon hearing this, Azure Luan Douluo, with his calm and scholarly demeanor, offered his own view.
"I'm not too familiar with him, but from what I've heard, he's quite impressive. If he could defeat Chen Xin and Yu Yuanzhen, his strength must exceed ours."
Nearby, the Fourth Consecration, Lion King Douluo, voiced his own confusion.
"A guest of the Qian Clan? Wow. Even the Second Consecration wouldn't be able to hold such a status with them, would he? What exactly has this guy done to earn such a relationship or position?"
As Qian Renxue introduced Lu Yunzhou, Hu Liena, known as the "White-Eyed Fox," fixed her bewitching gaze on him.
She took in his tall, slender, and perfectly proportioned figure, her eyes lingering on his handsome and strikingly noble features. Hu Liena couldn't help but think to herself, "So he's the cultivator Lu Yunzhou, the one whose reputation has spread like wildfire lately? He looks… so young, and so attractive."
For a "White-Eyed Fox" like her, the truth was, nothing worked quite as well as a strict lesson to keep her in line.
After introducing Lu Yunzhou to everyone, Qian Renxue then turned to introduce the Spirit Hall Elders and Consecrations to him.
"Mr. Lu, from your left to your right, we begin with the Second Consecration, Elder Golden Crocodile. Next, we have the Third Consecration, Elder Azure Luan; then, the Fourth Consecration, Elder Lion King…"
"…"
"…"
"And finally, this is Elder Ling Yuan, the only female Elder of Spirit Hall, who has remarkable achievements in the realm of fire."
After introducing the group of Spirit Hall Elders and Consecrations, Qian Renxue's gaze shifted to Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu.
Looking at Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue continued, with a smile as polite as before, introducing her to Lu Yunzhou.
"Mr. Lu, this is our Supreme Pontiff. You've likely already met, so we won't dwell on further introductions."
Bibi Dong: "???"
Bibi Dong: "…"
Bibi Dong: "(ー_ー)!!"
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