Chapter 1450: Chapter 1447: Shall We Let This Matter Rest?

Yang Fei followed behind Shang Heng, flying westward. With their speed, it took them a full four to five minutes before they saw a towering peak ahead. The main peak soared into the clouds, where only half of the mountainside could be seen.

Amidst the swirling mist, lush immortal energy enveloped the mountainside. Passing through the clouds surrounding the mountainside, the majestic main peak came into view, with mountain peaks suspended in the void like nests inhabited by cultivators.

Yang Fei followed behind Shang Heng, weaving between these floating peaks. He could feel powerful auras emanating from these independent small peaks.

The majority were Mid and Late-stage Core Formation level experts, with over ten Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses present as well.

Yang Fei was secretly astonished.

Among the six great cultivation forces of the Southern Domain, the Lingxiao Sect, Flame Moon Sect, and Great Dao Sect were considered two-star sects, with formidable strength, yet each only had three to five Nascent Soul Stage cultivators.

This Tianzhu Peak was just one branch of the seven branches of the Shang Qing Sect, and he discovered over a dozen Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses here, with dozens of experts above the Core Formation Stage.

Truly worthy of being a one-star sect, the sheer strength of the Shang Qing Sect as a whole was truly terrifying.

No wonder Wan Daorong went to the Southern South Domain and demanded a thirty percent share of the genetic liquid medicine, and the six great cultivation forces of the Southern Domain didn’t dare to utter a word.

Yang Fei even thought that if Wan Daorong had demanded fifty percent, the people of the six great cultivation forces in the Southern South Domain probably wouldn’t dare oppose him.

"Senior Brother, is this where all the powerful experts of Tianzhu Peak reside?" Yang Fei couldn’t help asking Shang Heng.

Shang Heng nodded and said, "Yes, all the brothers and sisters of Tianzhu Peak reside among the hive mountain range."

The hive mountain range?

Yang Fei couldn’t help but nod secretly; these small peaks floating in the void did indeed resemble hives.

After passing through these peaks, Tianzhu Peak’s main peak lay ahead.

On that main peak stood a grand palace, majestic and solemn, as if a heavenly palace.

What magnificent pavilions!

Yang Fei secretly praised, feeling that compared to this, White Jade City, although rich in spiritual energy and resources, fell significantly short in the architecture where cultivators lived.

The materials used for this palace were mostly star stone and Qinggang Wood.

Although Yang Fei hadn’t spent long in the Southern Domain Cultivation World, he knew that star stone and Qinggang Wood were immensely precious building materials with very low yields and were rare in the cultivation world.

While star stones weren’t as valuable as spirit stones, they were special spiritual materials and treasures helpful in gathering heaven and earth essence.

As for Qinggang Wood, it takes a millennium to mature into trees and ten millennia into usable material. It’s primarily used for constructing various spirit boats, spirit ships, and large-scale puppetry. Buildings made from it have exceptional effects in exorcism and spirit gathering, even without rune inscriptions or formation creation. Cultivators dwelling within benefit in their cultivation, while ordinary people living in such rooms for extended periods enjoy longevity and immunity to disease.

"Compared to Tian Nan Peak, this Tianzhu Peak seems much more grand and affluent," Yang Fei couldn’t help but say.

Shang Heng coughed lightly and said, "Among the seven main peaks of Shang Qing Sect, Tianzhu Peak indeed has a deeper foundation. Moreover, this generation’s Master Wang and his spouse are more powerful overall than those of the other branches, so in terms of wealth, Tianzhu Peak surpasses the others."

Yang Fei glanced at him, unsure if Shang Heng was intentionally giving him a reminder.

The two soon arrived at the grand plaza in front of the majestic palace.

Stepping on the ground paved with star stone plates, Yang Fei felt as if he were in a giant greenhouse. The air around him, whether temperature, humidity, or the richness of spiritual energy, was incredibly refreshing, as if he were in a true Immortal Realm.

Beside the grand doors, two Core Formation Stage cultivators stood guard on each side. Their attire was uniform, all dressed in deep green robes, with the words "Tianzhu Peak" embroidered in small characters on their right shoulders.

"Brother Shang."

When they saw Shang Heng, they hurriedly approached with smiles, performing a respectful gesture to greet him.

Shang Heng returned the gesture and then introduced Yang Fei to them: "Junior brothers, this is the newly accepted closed-door disciple of my master, named Yang Fei. I hope you can look after our junior brother in the future."

Saying this, he introduced the four, naming each one individually to Yang Fei.

Yang Fei quickly followed Shang Heng in addressing each of them as senior brothers.

"Brother Shang, Junior Brother Yang, please come inside. The elders are all waiting for you," said a man named Kuang Ning with a smile, gesturing for them to enter.

Shang Heng nodded and said to Yang Fei, "Junior brother, come with me quickly, let’s not keep the elders waiting."

Yang Fei nodded silently, following him through the grand doors.

Once inside, his heart constricted, immediately feeling three sharp glances fall upon him.

Two of those gazes made him feel an embarrassing sense of exposure, as if he were being seen through completely from the inside out.

The third gaze, though sharp, was ’gentler’ in comparison.

At least, to Yang Fei’s perception, that third gaze was much weaker, its ill intent deeper but its power clearly lacking compared to the other two.

"Haha, so this is the closed-door disciple Senior Brother Wan accepted? Truly outstanding in appearance, with exceptional talent. I estimate he’s under fifty years old and already in the Core Formation Stage; such innate talent is indeed extraordinary. Congratulations, Senior Brother Wan," a hearty laugh echoed through the spacious hall.

Then a woman’s charming laughter rang out: "Indeed, to reach the Core Formation Stage at such a young age is truly a rare talent. Senior Brother Wan, you’ve truly found a treasure in this disciple. With him, the future of Tian Nan Peak is secure."

The woman’s seductive voice was incredibly captivating, and hearing it, Yang Fei felt buoyant, as if being lifted to the heavens.

His heart tightened, hastily stabilizing his state of mind, silently warning himself not to be beguiled by the voice.

But though he harbored such vigilant thoughts, he was unable to truly keep his state of mind firm, still feeling it sway.

So powerful!

Truly worthy of being a Half-step Divinity Transformation Realm Master; just a voice could bewilder him so.

"Haha, Junior Brother Wang, Junior Sister Bai, don’t overpraise my disciple too much. If his future accomplishments are limited, won’t people laugh?" Wan Daorong chuckled heartily and said.

As he finished speaking, he turned to look at Yang Fei, beckoning him over: "Fei’er, come say hello to your two masters."

Upon hearing this, Yang Fei quickly quickened his pace, approached Wan Daorong’s opposite pair, and bowed deeply, saying, "Disciple Yang Fei greets Master Wang and Master Bai."

Shang Heng also said, "Disciple Shang Heng greets Master Wang, Master Bai, hello Junior Brother Wang."

The young man behind the couple looked slightly arrogant; this was Wang Xingpeng.

He glanced dismissively at Yang Fei, but when facing Shang Heng, he showed more respect, returning Shang Heng’s greeting: "Hello, Senior Brother Shang."

Shang Heng smiled and nodded.

Wang Xingpeng’s gaze returned to Yang Fei, sizing him up for a moment. With a smirkless smile, he cupped his hands: "Junior Brother Yang Fei, regarding the matter with your friends, I apologize here. Also, there’s plenty of good things in this storage bag, consider it a gift of reparation. Let’s put this matter behind us and maintain harmony as fellow disciples of the Shang Qing Sect. What do you say?"