Chapter 208: Saint Pavilion Opens (1/2)
Chapter 208: Saint Pavilion Opens
When Huang Xiaolong arrived at the outer division’s back mountain, he noticed that the usually lively back mountain area was actually empty.
The outer division grounds had been closed off for the Saint Pavilion opening. Huang Xiaolong could only enter the outer division grounds to the back mountain after his identity was confirmed.
“Xiaolong!” Just as Huang Xiaolong reached the back mountain he ran into Xie Puti who walked over to him with a face full of smiles.
Huang Xiaolong also smiled when he saw Xie Puti.
“You brat, hiding in Southern Hill Estate for a couple of months in practice, not even showing your shadow. I had to drink so much Sapidity Wine alone to a point that it’s almost tasteless!” Xie Puti laughed and said, landing a jesting punch on Huang Xiaolong’s shoulder.
Huang Xiaolong replied, “We’ll go and have a few cups after leaving the Saint Pavilion!”
Xie Puti broke out in a boisterous laughter hearing Huang Xiaolong’s words,”Good, it’s a deal! But, how can a few cups be enough? At that time, we’ll clean the place out!”
Huang Xiaolong grinned in agreement, “It’s my treat next time.”
“All the more reason for me to drink more.” Xie Puti laughed.
The two of them laughed, talking as they walked towards the meeting point.
“I heard Duan Wuhen even gave you his Golden Token.” Xie Puti grinned, “And he even called you brother?”
Seeing Xie Puti had also misunderstood that the Golden Token in his hands was given to him by Duan Wuhen, Huang Xiaolong only smiled without giving an explanation, “This time Yao Fei and the Guo Family’s Guo Xufei are going in too, huh?”
Xie Puti nodded. “You must be more careful, although it’s forbidden for students entering Saint Pavilion to fight and kill amongst themselves, anything can happen. Yao Fei is like a poisonous snake. Being marked by him… he won’t be satisfied unless you die.”
“I will.” Huang Xiaolong nodded.
A short while later, both of them arrived at the predetermined area in the back mountain. They noticed Yao Fei had already arrived, along with seven other students waiting at the spot as well.
Including Huang Xiaolong and Xie Puti, that made a total of ten people. All were now present.
When Huang Xiaolong and Xie Puti appeared, everyone turned to look at them, each held a different meaning in their gazes.
A murderous light flitted quickly across Yao Fei’s eyes. Though it was well hidden, Huang Xiaolong still captured it, and other than Yao Fei, Huang Xiaolong detected a strong killing intent coming from another person. A young man that looked between twenty-eight to twenty-nine, wearing a dark grey robe. Up on his temple, there was a faded red sword scar.
“He’s Guo Xufei of the Guo Family.” Xie Puti reminded Huang Xiaolong from the side.
Huang Xiaolong nodded.
Even if Xie Puti hadn’t said it, he had already guessed who that person was. After all, only Yao Fei and the Guo Family wanted him dead.
As Huang Xiaolong appeared, two middle-aged men clad in violet robes nodded lightly at him, which Huang Xiaolong reciprocated. According to Zhao Shu, these two would be the people Duan Ren had arranged to protect him inside the Saint Pavilion space.
Although all ten were now present and accounted for, none of them spoke or uttered a sound. The atmosphere appeared somewhat awkward.
At this moment, an immense pressure suddenly descended like the infinite milky way from the void above, rolling down and spreading out to every inch of space in the back mountain.
Huang Xiaolong and the rest looked up to the sky where the projection of six tall figures emerged. The aura emanated by these six figures felt surreal as if they existed in another space. Huang Xiaolong and the nine people below were unable to clearly distinguish the faces of these six silhouettes.
“Greeting the Emperor and all Honorable Saint Masters!” Xie Puti and the rest quickly saluted respectfully skyward, Huang Xiaolong could only emulate their actions.
Although these six figures’ faces were indistinguishable, everyone knew they were Duanren Emperor and the five protectors of Duanren Institute. All five protectors were referred to as Saint Masters by all Duanren Institute students.
“Rise.” An aloof voice came from the void above. The ten people below, including Huang Xiaolong got up.