Chapter 269 - Dream Array (1/2)

”Alright, quiet down.” Huang Wuji's voice calmed everyone, ”There is plenty of time for an exciting Golden Feather Hunt starting tomorrow. Now, it is time for us to begin the dream array for the top ten. Immortal masters of those in the top ten, come up. Bring your disciples and follow us!”

”Yes!”

”Let's go!”

As one, several immortals joined the stage. Chen Wentian was among them as well as some familiar faces such as Peng Yuefeng and Qiu Chuyi. For this occasion, Eagle Lord Qu Shen did not come personally but sent Immortal Sky Monkey Gu Lan as his representative.

Chen Wentian ignored them and they ignored him as well. His actions that made Beast God Sanctum suffer over and over again were not attributed to his real identity at all. Everything was on the head of Immortal Sword Bandit Lin Huzhong. It was exactly how he wanted it.

”Qianyu, Yifei, are you ready?” He asked.

His two disciples both nodded with confidence.

”Good.”

He then pulled both of them into his embrace and launched into the air. The rushing wind combined with his blazing aura blocked out the cries of jealousy and heartbreak from the audience below.

They joined the other immortals who were following the four Spirit Kings and headed towards one of the massive pagoda towers. It belonged to Gong Liyun and was naturally the site of the dream array that only she could create.

During the flight, Chen Wentian noticed that they were missing one immortal. Thousand Petals Qian Lei did not have her own immortal master escorting her. Instead, she was carried by Gong Liyun and flew together at the very front.

The implication of this was clear. The Sapphire Mystic Empire was here at the invitation of the Immortal Association or at least Gong Liyun personally. Although she caused such a huge stir during the ceremony, nobody would dare mess with her.

They arrived at the tower and entered an inconspicuous doorway around halfway up the hundred-story-tall tower. They went through several narrow corridors and finally came to a stop at their destination.

The room was circular but it wasn't big. There was only one door to enter and exit. The interior was dimly lit but Chen Wentian could make out tiny runic inscriptions that covered every surface, from the floor to the ceiling. In addition to the runes, there were countless chunks of orange spiritual crystal placed in the middle of masses of runes. They pulsed with spiritual energy every so often which were sent towards the middle where there was a huge chunk of yellow spiritual crystal that served as the nexus.

Everyone's eyes widened. It was actually a yellow spiritual crystal and it had to weigh at least forty or fifty kilograms. It was a true treasure at the Spirit King Realm!

The only other things in the room were a set of ten beds, neatly arranged in a circle. This was where all of them would stay while they were dreaming. Regarding this detail, everyone noticed the problem immediately. This was a single room yet and ten men and women were going to sleep here, men and women who had no relations to each other. What would happen if there were some incidents or scandals?

”I know what you all are thinking about.” Gong Liyun spoke, ”Please forgive me for the inconvenience. I am incapable and this dream array really cannot be made any smaller. Do not worry about your disciples, they will be completely safe and will not suffer any physical harm. The Immortal Association cannot afford such a loss and neither can I. I will personally operate the dream array for the next two months. With my observations, nothing out of the ordinary will happen, I promise!

”Good! With such words from the nobble Gentle Lotus, this old sword is satisfied.” The loud voice of Peng Yuefeng echoed around the room.

Chen Wentian scoffed inwardly. Of course, it wasn't an issue for those with male disciples and they all agreed readily. There was no chance of these toads suffering a loss in front of so many swans but the opposite wasn't so true. A promise from a Spirit King was worth its weight in spiritual crystals but there was still a phantom of uncertainty.

Everyone looked to Chen Wentian but he remained silent and did not immediately reply.

”Be at ease. With my soul weapons, my promise is better than hers.” Chen Wentian sent his spiritual voice into his disciple's ears, ”Do your best in the dream array and don't worry about anything else.”

They both answered affirmatively with their eyes.

He then turned to Gong Liyun, ”I am fine with the setup. I will hold you to your promise.”

”Be assured, little dragon.” She said coyly, ”Your precious women will suffer no harm. Now, come up, one by one. Starting with Wu Qianyu.”

”Yes, Lady Immortal!”