Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Xie Qingxue glanced at Zheng Fa with a somewhat complicated expression, holding the Qingping Sword, standing by her Master's side, as if protecting him.

Watching them fly farther away, Zheng Fa still felt a bit worried—although he didn't have a good impression of Sect Leader Yan, he had a decent friendship with Xie Qingxue and feared that something might happen to the Tianhe Sect.

"Master Zheng, don't worry too much; Sect Leader Yan is probably fine."

A voice filled with amusement came from behind, and when Zheng Fa turned around, he saw Baihua Fairy from the Turquoise Pool, smiling at him.

As the host, she hadn't left yet.

Well, not quite right, theoretically, Xia Guang Island should belong to me now...

Why haven't you left yet?

"Fairy, what do you mean by that?"

"It seems Master Zheng doesn't know much about the Tianhe Sect," Baihua Fairy said with a smile. "The Tianhe Sect's Dao Fruit strength is only in their sword, as long as the Immortal Sword is intact, no one dares to provoke them."

Zheng Fa suddenly remembered the Qingping Sword and understood a bit. He thanked Baihua Fairy, saying, "Thank you, Fairy, for the advice."

This remark might sound ordinary to the Five Sects, but for cultivators below the level of Independent Immortal, it might be considered a secret.

"Master Yan is too polite." But Baihua Fairy lingered, saying to Zheng Fa, "In the future, since your alliance governs the sea, we might consider ourselves neighbors."

"It would be best to watch over and help each other."

Zheng Fa's heart was stirred.

The West Continent is divided between the Turquoise Pool and the Thunder Sound Temple.

The Thunder Sound Temple is probably stronger, occupying most of the West Continent, facing the Hundred Immortals Alliance across the sea.

The Turquoise Pool is weaker, with much smaller territory, but it also has a coastline.

Most importantly, the Turquoise Pool...seems to also guard against the Thunder Sound Temple.

Even following the steps of the Supreme Dao.

Now, the relationship between the Hundred Immortals Alliance and the Thunder Sound Temple isn't good; could Baihua Fairy want to join hands?

"I wonder about the Thunder Sound Temple..."

Baihua Fairy glanced at the others in the hall, waved her jade hand slightly, and the world was filled with the fragrance of hundreds of flowers. Looking at the other Turquoise Pool disciples, their faces were joyous, eyes vacant, as if they had fallen into an Illusion Realm.

Sister Zhang held the Qingjing Bamboo, golden light shimmering, protecting herself, and even a refreshing scent of bamboo leaves reached Zheng Fa's nose, guarding the two's consciousness.

Baihua Fairy took a deep look at the Qingjing Bamboo and sighed, "Now I understand why the Thunder Sound Temple is unwilling for your Hundred Immortals Alliance to grow too strong. This Qingjing Bamboo must not be an ordinary Dao Fruit."

The implication is that Dao Fruits have ranks, and though Baihua Fairy didn't exert herself fully, Sister Zhang holding the Qingjing Bamboo broke the spell, surprising her a bit.

Baihua Fairy became more courteous to Zheng Fa, frankly saying, "My Turquoise Pool and the Thunder Sound Temple are both on the West Continent, and in the past, there wasn't any enmity... But the great calamity approaches, and the Thunder Sound Temple has the ambition to annex the West Continent."

"Even...within my Turquoise Pool, there are actually practitioners of Buddhist teachings now..."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa was extremely surprised. Considering the nature of Dao Fruit, this could be seen as undermining their foundation.

No wonder even the usually sociable Baihua Fairy secretly has difficulties with the Thunder Sound Temple.

It seems the disparity in strength between the Turquoise Pool and the Thunder Sound Temple is indeed significant.

Zheng Fa pondered a bit.

Baihua Fairy could be said to be desperately seeking help.

Originally, there were only two major forces on the West Continent, with the Supreme Dao likely unable to reach far; the Turquoise Pool might suffer some grievances.

But now, with the Hundred Immortals Alliance occupying the sea, the Thunder Sound Temple and Turquoise Pool now have another neighbor with not inconsiderable power—naturally, she wants to find some allies.

Seeing Zheng Fa silent, she waved a hand, and a White Jade Altar appeared in her palm, opening her mouth to say, "I see Master Zheng seems to like this Flowers Spirit Tea..."

It's undeniable that although this woman is strong, her attitude is quite low.

Firstly, she has a decent personality, and secondly, it shows that she's indeed desperate.

Zheng Fa thought for a long time before speaking: "The alliance is set; I doubt the Thunder Sound Temple has any Dao Fruit cultivators to make a move."

Baihua Fairy sighed, "The Thunder Sound Temple is very skilled at beguiling people, and now their power is vast... If I don't make preparations early, how can my Turquoise Pool sustain itself in the future?"

It can be heard that Baihua Fairy is also not optimistic about this alliance's future.

Zheng Fa looked at the Flowers Spirit Tea for a long time before saying, "This... accepting benefits without service really is embarrassing."

"..."

Baihua Fairy's face froze, hearing Zheng Fa continue, "But I have an idea."

Zheng Fa looked at Baihua Fairy and spoke, "I wish to purchase the Flowers Spirit Tea..."

"Buy?"

"Yes, buy."

This Flowers Spirit Tea is highly effective for the Spiritual Eye Technique, which is an essential part of the "Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation," and Zheng Fa is indeed interested in this item.

It's not just for himself but also for future disciples of the Jiushan Sect practicing "Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation."

If the Flowers Spirit Tea isn't expensive, he is indeed interested in doing business with Baihua Fairy.

Upon hearing this, Baihua Fairy only felt Zheng Fa's response was outlandish and said directly, "This is a small matter, the cooperation matter..."

"I certainly also want cooperation," Zheng Fa pursed his lips, "but I believe that now that the alliance is just established, the Thunder Sound Temple probably won't make any significant moves."

"We should not act hastily."

Baihua Fairy looked at him, some understanding in her eyes, and said, "You don't trust us."

"..."

Zheng Fa said nothing, clearly showing that Baihua Fairy guessed right.

The relationships among the Five Sects are intricate. Even if what Baihua Fairy says has some logic, the truth and falsehoods are indistinguishable to him, so he naturally doesn't want to get involved in this tangled situation.

Baihua Fairy's expression turned cold, anger emerging on her face, seemingly enraged by Zheng Fa's refusal.

She said no more, just turned her wrist, and the jade pot in her hand disappeared.

"Fairy... the Flowers Spirit Tea..."

"Not for sale!"

Watching Baihua Fairy storm off in a fit of pique, Zheng Fa could only shake his head.

He did feel quite regretful about not being able to purchase the Flowers Spirit Tea, but now that he's in charge of the Hundred Immortals Alliance, with many lives reliant on him, he couldn't afford to be reckless.

Moreover, his current position far exceeds his actual strength, leaving him with a sense of unworthiness and anxiety:

Now that the alliance meeting is over, he naturally reverts to his true nature.

The truth and falsehoods of Baihua Fairy's statements were difficult to discern without the necessary intelligence sources, leaving him unable to decide...

Always leaning towards caution.

...

The departure of Baihua Fairy took away Xia Guang Island's anomalies.

Xia Guang Island once again became a desolate ruin filled with overgrown vegetation.

Zheng Fa glanced at those heading towards the island beyond and shook his head.

As he did, he noticed other sect members moving toward the Terrace of Eternal Spring.

Xie Qing stepped forward, grasping the Quiet Bamboo. She and Zheng Fa were under its fragrant protection.

Baihua Fairy cast a deep glance at the Quiet Bamboo, sighing, "So now I understand why Thunder Sound doesn't want your Hundred Immortals Alliance to grow. This Quiet Bamboo must not be an ordinary Dao Fruit."

The implication is that there are varying levels of Dao Fruits, and though Baihua Fairy wasn't fully exerting herself, the fact that Sister Zhang could break her spell with the Quiet Bamboo amazed her.

Baihua Fairy became even more respectful towards Zheng Fa and said directly, "My Turquoise Pool and Thunder Sound Temple are both on the West Continent. There hasn't been much enmity before... But with great dangers approaching, Thunder Sound Temple harbors the desire to swallow the West Continent."

"Even...in my Turquoise Pool, there are now individuals practicing Buddhism..."

Hearing this, Zheng Fa was extremely surprised. Considering the nature of Dao Fruits, this situation could be seen as striking at the roots.

No wonder, it seems that even the usually well-connected Baihua Fairy is having troubles with the Turquoise Pool and Thunder Sound Temple.

It seems there is indeed a significant gap in power between the Turquoise Pool and the Thunder Sound Temple.

Zheng Fa was in deep thought.

Baihua Fairy seemed to be clutching at straws.

Originally, the West Continent had two major powers, and the Supreme Dao might not be able to exert control from a distance, causing the Turquoise Pool to suffer some grievances.

But now, with the Hundred Immortals Alliance occupying the maritime areas, the Thunder Sound Temple and the Turquoise Pool now have another neighbor, and a rather formidable one - naturally, she wants to find some allies.

Seeing Zheng Fa remain silent, she waved her hand, revealing a White Jade Altar, and spoke, "I noticed that Master Zheng seems to like this Flowers Spirit Tea very much..."

There's no denying that although this woman's strength is strong, her attitude is very humble.

Partly due to her relatively good nature, but it also shows that she is indeed in urgent need.

Zheng Fa pondered for a long time and then opened his mouth to say, "The alliance has been established; I don't think the Thunder Sound Temple will have any Dao Fruit cultivators taking action?"

Baihua Fairy sighed, "The Thunder Sound Temple has a strong ability to beguile people's hearts, and with their current power... If we don't prepare early, how will my Turquoise Pool survive in the future?"

It was clear that Baihua Fairy was also not optimistic about the future of this alliance.

Zheng Fa looked at the Flowers Spirit Tea for a long time before saying, "This... to accept rewards without merit truly feels unjust."

"..."

Baihua Fairy's face stiffened, but Zheng Fa continued, "I do have an idea."

Zheng Fa looked at Baihua Fairy and spoke, "I want to buy the Flowers Spirit Tea..."

"Buy?"

"Yes, buy."

This Flowers Spirit Tea has a significant effect on the Spiritual Eye Technique, which is an essential part of the 'Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation,' and Zheng Fa really has an interest in this item.

It's not just for himself, but for the disciples of the Jiushan Sect who will later practice the "Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation."

If the Flowers Spirit Tea isn't too expensive, he's genuinely interested in doing business with Baihua Fairy.

Baihua Fairy, upon hearing this, felt that Zheng Fa had answered irrelevantly and simply said, "That's a small matter; as for cooperation..."

"Cooperation, of course, is something I'm considering," Zheng Fa pressed his lips together. "But I think, now that the alliance has just been established, I don't think the Thunder Sound Temple will make any significant moves."

"We should not act too hastily."

Baihua Fairy looked at him, her eyes showing some understanding.

For some time, there were just two major powers in the West Continent, and with the Supreme Dao likely out of reach, the Turquoise Pool would probably suffer some grievances.

But now, with the Hundred Immortals Alliance having occupied the sea area, both the Thunder Sound Temple and the Turquoise Pool find themselves with an additional neighbor, and a mighty one at that—naturally, Baihua Fairy wants to seek some allies.

Seeing that Zheng Fa said nothing, she gestured, revealing a White Jade Altar in her hand. "I see you like this Flowers Spirit Tea..." she began.

It must be said, this woman's strength is strong, but her attitude is quite humble.

Partially because her temperament is rather good, but also evidently due to her urgency.

Zheng Fa thought for a long time and finally spoke, "The alliance has been established. I suppose the Thunder Sound Temple won't have any Dao Fruit cultivators taking action?"

Baihua Fairy sighed, "The charm of the Thunder Sound Temple is very strong, and now their influence has grown... If we don't prepare in advance, how can my Turquoise Pool survive in the future?"

It could be seen that Baihua Fairy wasn't optimistic about the future of this alliance either.

Zheng Fa looked at the Flowers Spirit Tea for a long time and finally said, "This... accepting benefits without giving anything is truly embarrassing."

"..."

Baihua Fairy's face froze. She heard Zheng Fa continue, "I do have a thought."

He looked at Baihua Fairy and said, "I want to buy the Flowers Spirit Tea..."

"Buy?"

"Yes, buy."

This Flowers Spirit Tea is extremely beneficial for the Spiritual Eye Technique, which is a crucial part of the "Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation." Zheng Fa is indeed interested in obtaining it.

This isn't just for himself, but also for the Jiushan Sect disciples who will later practice the "Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation."

If Flowers Spirit Tea isn't too expensive, he is genuinely interested in doing business with Baihua Fairy.

Baihua Fairy, upon hearing this, felt Zheng Fa was dodging the question and straightforwardly said, "That is a minor issue; as for cooperation..."

"Cooperation, of course, is what I'm also thinking about," Zheng Fa pressed his lips together, "but I believe, considering the newly formed alliance, the Thunder Sound Temple won't make any significant moves."

"We should not be too hasty."

Baihua Fairy looked at him, a glimmer of understanding in her eyes.

Without saying another word, she turned and left in a huff, leaving Zheng Fa to shake his head.

The center of Xia Guang Island had newly erected a jade stele, standing tall at five zhang, emanating a dominating aura.

As Deng Cheng walked towards the White Jade Altar, he could hear someone excitedly calling out, "Five Sects Alliance... no, the Six Sects Alliance!"

This made his heart skip a beat. He glanced towards the Beihai Sect's ship.

In the middle of Xia Guang Island stood a towering jade monument, emanating five grand auras with an overwhelming presence!

How could the territory of the Hundred Immortals Alliance appear so vast?

Unbelievable!

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