Free Web NovelChapter 838: Chapter 92: Right Sound
"Diao Hai Building is indeed the mighty sect of the Near Sea Archipelago without a doubt, but when it comes to a single dominant power..."
Fan Qingqing looked meaningfully at Jiang Wang, "Not to mention the extremely powerful and highly respected Yang Valley. Isn’t there also your Jueming Island of Qi Country? ’Exhausting life and death for clarity’s sake,’ what a spirit!"
Before Jiang Wang came to the Near Sea Archipelago, he had done extensive research and naturally knew this saying. ƒrēewebnovel.com
"Exhausting life and death for clarity’s sake," were the words of the War God Jiang Mengxiong and were also the origin of the name Jueming Island.
He personally wrote the new name for that island.
And indeed, the Qi Army truly achieved clarity on Jueming Island.
Since the Qi Army stationed on Jueming Island, no members of the Sea Clan had crossed the Lost World.
People said, "Before this island, decisions of life and death are made; after this island, all is bright."
This is also the second explanation for the origin of the name Jueming Island.
The key issue was Fan Qingqing’s attitude.
Standing behind the Five Immortal Sect was Granny Bizhu, so naturally, this small sect should belong to the influence of Diao Hai Building.
But her mention of Jueming Island was ambiguous, as if she greatly admired it.
After suppressing the Angry Whale Gang, did the Five Immortal Sect have other ideas and no longer wanted to be too tightly controlled by Granny Bizhu?
Or was it just Fan Qingqing herself, dissatisfied with her current standing within the Five Immortal Sect?
Jiang Wang weighed these in his mind, and without clear understanding of the full situation, he neither expressed closeness nor distance, "Regarding Jueming Island, I indeed admire it, but I have not visited it yet."
Heaven knows, he originally couldn’t represent the opinion of Qi Country anyway. Although he was called the Pride of Daqi, his foundation in Qi Country was still very shallow. If he had any clout, it was largely borrowed from Xuan Sheng’s influence.
However, if Fan Qingqing could play a role in the mission to rescue Zhu Bijing, then he could arrange something for her through Jiang Wuyou, which wouldn’t be out of the question.
Hua Ying Palace surely wouldn’t mind having an extra ally abroad.
"I should take the opportunity to visit," Fan Qingqing said ambiguously.
One couldn’t tell if she meant Jiang Wang should visit, or she herself. It all depended on how the listener interpreted it.
Jiang Wang also responded with a smile, "When the opportunity arises."
"Elder..."
While speaking, a female disciple of the Five Immortal Sect hurried over and leaned in close to Fan Qingqing, intending to whisper.
Fan Qingqing glared at her and scolded, "Whatever it is, feel free to say it openly; this young Mr. Jiang is no outsider."
Though he knew it was just a courteous remark, it was still gratifying.
The female disciple had to say, albeit reluctantly, "I can’t even enter the hall. The Sect Leader is currently receiving an honored guest and can’t see Mr. Jiang right now."
Unknown to Fan Qingqing, arrangements had been made in advance to inform the Sect Leader of the Five Immortal Sect about Jiang Wang’s arrival, which was undoubtedly a show of respect for Jiang Wang.
But the female disciple had not delivered the message.
"What honored guest?" Fan Qingqing frowned unhappily, "The one I invited here is the Pride of Daqi!"
This Elder Fan, her skills in handling such formalities, were indeed impeccable.
"I hear it’s Granny Bizhu!" the female disciple said.
This was too much of a coincidence! Jiang Wang’s eyelids twitched.
It was the backbone of the Five Immortal Sect; no wonder the Sect Leader personally accompanied her, and the hall doors were not opened.
"Granny Bizhu is certainly an honored guest, but young Mr. Jiang is also prestigious; how could it be that the hall is not opened for him?"
Fan Qingqing seemed extremely sympathetic toward Jiang Wang, exclaiming, "The Sect Leader ordered not to be disturbed, so naturally, she did not know young brother Jiang had arrived. I will personally lead young brother Jiang there now."
"Form" being one of the Five Immortals of the Five Immortal Sect, the Form Hall was also the facade of the Sect. It was always here that the most honored guests were received.
But Jiang Wang did not move an inch, shaking his head and laughing lightly, "Since the Sect Leader is already receiving guests, it would be inconvenient for me to intrude."
Had Granny Bijing really just arrived at the Five Immortal Sect? Did Fan Qingqing truly not know of Granny Bijing’s visit?
She eagerly invited Jiang Wang from Qi Country to visit the Sect’s base, but was her intention truly pure?
Regardless of Fan Qingqing’s intentions, Jiang Wang was not about to rashly step forward and be used as a pawn by others.
If he were to follow her, there was no telling what people might do using his background from Qi Country, especially when facing Granny Bijing. Negotiating using the reputation of Qi Country without Jiang Wang’s consent, when the time came, the Five Immortal Sect could be in a favorable position and secure better terms while Jiang Wang would gain nothing but hostility from Granny Bijing.
Distrust is necessary, and he did not trust Fan Qingqing much, even though she addressed him affectionately as ’young brother,’ as if they were siblings.
Fan Qingqing gave Jiang Wang a look, seemingly surprised by his composure.
Considering such a young prodigious figure who usually demonstrates his brilliance and boasts openly, how could he endure being outshined by an elder from the Diao Hai Building?
Still, she made one last effort, "Young brother Jiang, come this way. What is this talk of intruding? Listen to your elder sister, today the Form Hall shall be grandly opened just for you!"
Jiang Wang still did not budge, simply smiling and saying, "Forget it."
His voice was soft, but his stance was clear.
Indeed, he was interested in meeting Granny Bijing, but now might not be the right time.
Seeing Jiang Wang’s firmness, Fan Qingqing could not appear too insistent, only smiling and saying, "Then let me take you to Zheng Sheng Hall for a visit, and to listen to the sound of the tides. How about that?"
Within the Five Immortal Sect, there were five major halls. Namely Form, Zheng Sheng, De Wen, Yu Wei, and You Chu. Representing the five senses, honoring the Five Immortals, all were important locations within the Sect.
Jiang Wang no longer declined, "Then please lead the way, Elder Fan."
In the entire base of the Five Immortal Sect, the five halls subtly formed a fan shape.
The Form Hall was right in the center, with Zheng Sheng Hall to the left and De Wen Hall to the right, followed by Yu Wei Hall to the far left and You Chu Hall to the far right.
Zheng Sheng Hall was built on a cliff, closest to the seaside.
Due to the unique construction of this hall, the moment one entered, they could hear the overwhelming sound of the tides, louder and seemingly deeper and more penetrating than what one would hear on a sea ship, even reminding Jiang Wang of his experience in the Red Mirror overcoming the Fuhai ordeal.
No wonder the hall was named Zheng Sheng, and no wonder Fan Qingqing suggested Jiang Wang should come to listen to the tides, such sounds were truly impressive.
The Dao is formless, and thus can accommodate friends from the celestial realms.
In Zheng Sheng Hall, one’s auditory senses were released. It enabled one to return to the authentic, to be close to nature.
Even while speaking to Fan Qingqing, Jiang Wang felt as if he were truly hearing her voice for the first time, as if he were meeting her anew.
Jiang Wang initially had low expectations for the modestly powerful Five Immortal Sect. But upon entering Zheng Sheng Hall and hearing the sounds, his impression immediately changed.
Representing the five senses with the Five Immortals truly held profound secrets!
Especially that recurring sound of the tides...
The true "Zheng" of the tides reaching his ears made Jiang Wang eager to try something.
He thought of his Eight Sounds Flame Sparrows.
Up till now, the Eight Sounds Flame Sparrows, which had once dazzled everyone at Yunwu Mountain, had been seen increasingly less in action. Although it was his unique Dao Technique, compared to the Samadhi True Fire, it lacked intensity, and compared to the Human Dao Sword style, it lacked simplicity.
When used in battle, it often was not the optimal choice. It wasn’t that Jiang Wang intentionally abandoned it, but rather that it couldn’t keep up with the current pace of combat.
This was genuinely an unexpected joy.
Long-missed inspiration for Dao Technique surged at this moment.
