Nine Realms Sword Emperor

Chapter 1950: Chapter 1953: Sky Sea Pavilion

Although Chu Fengmian successfully infiltrated the Sea Festival Sect, he must still proceed cautiously.

"Huh? Are you Chu Fengmian? The person Elder Ping Sheng asked me to fetch?"

Just as Chu Fengmian was examining the Sea Festival Sect, a person suddenly flew over from its depths, glanced at Chu Fengmian, and spoke.

Chu Fengmian turned his head and saw that it was a young man. His body emitted a powerful aura, and his strength reached the peak of the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor, surpassing the Cang Lang whom Chu Fengmian had slain.

However, the attire of this young man seemed more luxurious than that of a disciple, indicating that his identity within the Sea Festival Sect was certainly not low.

"His name is Qin Han, a protector of the Sky Sea Pavilion in the Sea Festival Sect. He was ordered by Elder Ping Sheng to fetch you. Are you the one Elder Ping Sheng asked me to fetch?"

Qin Han looked at Chu Fengmian and spoke.

"Greetings, Protector Qin Han."

Chu Fengmian responded calmly.

The Elder Ping Sheng that Qin Han mentioned is naturally the Sea King Ping Sheng. In the Sea Festival Sect, only those at the half-step Heavenly Human Realm can be promoted to elder.

Although Qin Han is not an elder, he is a protector, holding a considerable position.

Usually, individuals like Chu Fengmian, who possess remarkable strength, do not become disciples upon joining the Sea Festival Sect. Instead, they become managers, deacons, protectors, elders, and so forth, overseeing various affairs within the sect.

The Sea Festival Sect has millions of disciples. Seed disciples and Core Disciples are just a small proportion. There are also countless Inner Sect Disciples, Outer Disciples, and even Servant Disciples.

All these disciples need management, so individuals like Chu Fengmian often join the sect to become managers or deacons responsible for overseeing some disciples.

It seems Qin Han is similar, but he has already become a protector, a position of high status in the Sea Festival Sect, only below elders, equivalent to that of Core Disciples.

The status of elders in the Sea Festival Sect is higher than Core Disciples, only the outstanding among Core Disciples have the qualification to be on par with elders.

"No need for such formality. Once you join the Sky Sea Pavilion, we will be colleagues. Your strength is much admired by the Pavilion Master, who will undoubtedly value you. Eventually, becoming a protector in our Sky Sea Pavilion shouldn’t be an issue."

Qin Han smiled as he spoke to Chu Fengmian.

He displayed little arrogance. He had heard about Chu Fengmian’s demonstrated strength.

Being able to kill Cang Lang in one move was not the feat of a weakling. His strength was at the peak of the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor, with no advantage compared to Chu Fengmian. Without understanding Chu Fengmian’s power fully, he wouldn’t rashly provoke him.

"Sky Sea Pavilion?"

Chu Fengmian, after hearing Qin Han’s words, asked in confusion.

Nevertheless, he deduced some suspicions. The Sky Sea Pavilion appeared to be one of the powers within the Sea Festival Sect, and the Sea King Ping Sheng likely belonged to it.

This time, the Sea King Ping Sheng was responsible for assessing disciples, so figures like Chu Fengmian, who performed exceptionally, were intended to be recruited into the Sky Sea Pavilion immediately.

"What? You’re unwilling to join? Our Sky Sea Pavilion is considered a dominant force among those in the Sea Festival Sect. Joining will certainly bring you benefits."

Qin Han responded upon hearing Chu Fengmian’s query.

"Forget it, I don’t make the decisions. Come with me to the Sky Sea Pavilion, and when the Pavilion Master sees you, you can directly address any questions to the Pavilion Master."

Speaking, Qin Han prepared to lead Chu Fengmian away.

Chu Fengmian thought for a moment and decided to follow Qin Han, transforming into a light for quick travel toward the Sky Sea Pavilion.

This time, Chu Fengmian had just arrived at the Sea Festival Sect and had no understanding of its internal workings, so he followed Qin Han to further discern.

However, joining the Sky Sea Pavilion was not too appealing. Its reputation wasn’t great, and it didn’t seem to have a high status among the factions within the Sea Festival Sect.

Pill Hall, Holy Medicine Hall, Sacrificial Lake—these are the formidable powers within the Sea Festival Sect.

Chu Fengmian aspired to join the Sacrificial Pavilion.

The Sacrificial Pavilion governs sacrificial rights, including the most mysterious Sacrificial Lake. If Chu Fengmian could join the Sacrificial Pavilion, he could approach Lan Ming to seek opportunities.

However, joining the Sacrificial Pavilion isn’t easy. Internally, it’s the most enigmatic faction, and ordinary disciples don’t have the credentials to join.

As a newcomer, Chu Fengmian had no chance of directly joining the Sacrificial Pavilion.

"Protector Qin Han, what benefits are there in joining the Sky Sea Pavilion? Can one enter the legendary Sacrificial Lake, rumored to transform one’s strength tremendously—is it true?"

Following Qin Han while flying, Chu Fengmian also subtly probed questions.

"Sacrificial Lake?"

Upon hearing Chu Fengmian’s inquiry, Qin Han’s eyes revealed a trace of disdainful mockery, as if laughing at Chu Fengmian’s ignorance, although he didn’t outwardly express it and only spoke after a moment.

"Those who can cultivate at the Sacrificial Lake are elders and Core Disciples of our Sea Festival Sect. Even among Core Disciples, few are allowed entry."

"As for the benefits of cultivating in the Sacrificial Lake, I don’t know; however, it seems consistent with rumors that disciples and elders who cultivate there experience considerable enhancements."

"No need to ask so much now, these matters are beyond my decision. Once at the Sky Sea Pavilion, you can ask the Pavilion Master directly when you meet."

Qin Han’s tone revealed some impatience, and the speed of the light quickened.

Just then, another light suddenly appeared ahead of them, directly blocking their path.

Chu Fengmian’s eyes flashed; within this light was a young man with a resolute face and an exceedingly arrogant demeanor. Even though he hadn’t spoken, Chu Fengmian could tell he was undoubtedly a lawless individual.

His realm was still the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor, but his strength exceeded Qin Han’s.

In terms of prowess, he was even more formidable than Yin Longxian whom Chu Fengmian had encountered.

Among the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperors Chu Fengmian had met, this young man was the strongest, second only to himself.

If this young man were to step into the half-step Heavenly Human Realm, he’d likely be close to that realm.

Moreover, on this young man, Chu Fengmian sensed an indescribably ancient aura.

This ancient aura was profoundly concealed but couldn’t escape Chu Fengmian’s eyes, indicating that the young man must have encountered some extraordinary ancient opportunities, accounting for his formidable strength.