Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Xia Guang Island, over a thousand miles from the West Continent, has a diameter of about fifty miles, making it quite large within the Xuanwei Sea Domain.

Previously, the island was home to a thousand households, mostly fishermen, and some merchants engaged in maritime trade. Although life was difficult amidst the winds and waves, they managed to get by.

However, recently, when the Netherworld Immortal wanted to forge the Blood Slaughter Flag, the humans on this island suffered a catastrophe, leaving nine out of ten houses empty, with the vegetable fields on the island becoming desolate.

Moreover, there are no valuable spiritual objects nearby.

So, the island saw fewer visitors and gradually became desolate. It has been nearly half a year now, with houses gradually being overtaken by weeds and the dock's wooden posts long since snapped by the sea breeze.

But today, the island has become lively again.

Boats upon boats are cutting through the waves, heading towards the dock.

In the sky, various magical treasures cast rainbows, reflecting the sea waves into mottled hues.

Those coming here are all cultivators.

Their purpose for coming here is for one thing—the Five Sects Alliance Meeting, which will be held on Xia Guang Island.

On the sea, a tower ship is also heading towards Xia Guang Island.

A little girl leans against the window, looking at the sky filled with flying magical treasures, murmuring to herself: "So many people!"

Behind her is a middle-aged man with a dignified demeanor. Hearing this, he smiles and walks to the girl's side, explaining: "Ever since the news of the Five Sects Alliance Meeting was spread, countless people have been converging here."

"Why do they come?"

The middle-aged man has yet to respond when he suddenly looks to the side.

A man and a woman are flying side by side over the sea, seemingly heading towards Xia Guang Island as well.

With a slight sense, he perceives that the man is not to be worried about, being only at the late Golden Core stage.

However, the woman's strength is extraordinary, already at the Nascent Soul stage.

He has a talent for recognizing people, realizing the woman is young but her cultivation is not weaker than his own. Fearing she might be a young prodigy, he immediately desires to establish a connection, calling out:

"Two Daoist friends, if you are heading to Xia Guang Island, the journey is still long. Why not come aboard and travel together?"

Zheng Fa and Zhang follow the voice, seeing his friendly expression, seemingly inviting sincerely. They exchange a glance and fly towards the tower ship.

Upon entering the tower ship, Zheng Fa realizes the ship is actually a magical treasure, with a world of its own inside—

The tower ship appears to be only three stories, but upon entering, it is revealed to be spacious, several acres large per floor. The lower two floors are divided into dozens of rooms, while the third floor resembles a courtyard, complete with rockeries, lakes, pavilions, and corridors, truly remarkable.

The middle-aged man approaches the two, speaking: "I am Deng Cheng, Sect Leader of the Beihai Sect, greetings to you both, may I ask your names?"

Zheng Fa bows and says, "I am surnamed Zheng, and my senior sister is surnamed Zhang."

Seeing that it was Zheng Fa who answered among the two, with Zhang appearing to defer to him, Deng Cheng's eyes flicker with curiosity but he refrains from asking, merely introducing the ten or so people behind him:

"These are the elders and true disciples of my Beihai Sect."

"This is my daughter, Deng Yan."

Zheng Fa immediately realizes that Sect Leader Deng seems to have brought all the elite of his sect along.

This sect is indeed not weak, with the sect leader included, they have five Nascent Souls, stronger than the Jiushan Sect from before.

Looking at the tower ship, it's evident they are quite affluent.

Zheng Fa, however, did not bring anyone else.

In the past, he never left the Jiushan Realm, naturally out of caution. But this time, he must not be cautious—not only must he not be cautious, but he must also be more confident.

Hiding in the Jiushan Realm would appear cowardly.

The people from the Jiushan Realm wouldn't be of help, so naturally, they didn't come.

However, this is not very safe, so Zhang insisted on accompanying him, and she also brought the Qingjing Bamboo.

With the Fusang Wood hidden inside Zheng Fa's body and the Ten Thousand Demon Banner in his storage pouch, even when facing the Dao Fruit, they might still find room to breathe. According to their worst-case scenario, Zheng Fa and Zhang could use the Rainbow Transformation Skills to find a way out.

This is also why Zheng Fa dared not to bring people from the Jiushan Realm.

The group proceeds to a reception hall and takes their seats, where Sect Leader Deng asks:

"Are you two heading to Xia Guang Island to see the Five Sects Alliance Meeting?"

Zheng Fa smiles but only nods noncommittally.

This sect leader, appearing to be quite chatty, sighs:

"The Five Sects Alliance Meeting is the grandest event in our Xuanwei Realm in this era."

"The destiny of our Immortal Sect rests within these few days; who wouldn't be concerned?"

"Everyone who can come here probably has."

Upon hearing this, the elders and disciples behind him also look somber.

Zheng Fa understands their melancholy:

The purpose of the Five Sects Alliance Meeting has become clear to the Immortal Sects during these days, which is to divide the sect's power—

Honestly, most of the people in the sect are reluctant, as cultivators are inherently aloof and self-willed, who would want another authority over them?

But... no one has the strength to resist.

Even having their fate controlled by others, and needing to witness it, is truly indescribable.

So, Zheng Fa naturally isn't in a good position to mention that he is here to attend—

On one hand, it might come across as showing off, which is unnecessary, honestly.

On the other hand, deep down, he also doesn't know what the outcome will be on this journey.

In fact, if it weren't to dispel the suspicions of the Five Sects, he might hesitate to come.

His daughter, Deng Yan, seems to have noticed her father's gloominess and sensibly leans closer to Deng Cheng.

Deng Cheng smiles, holding his daughter Deng Yan, and says: "It's for my little girl, Yan'er, that I came here to secure her future."

Zheng Fa looks at the little girl, silver gleam flashing in his eyes, suddenly having a thought, exchanging a glance with Zhang.