Chapter 468: Historic Meeting_2
At the moment of tension for the Heavenly Soul Sect group, the Sky Dome Cloud Layer broke apart, revealing a massive Flying Magical Boat.
The boat's towers and palaces stood tall, surrounded by celestial cranes, with waterfalls and clear springs resonating melodiously, while the Spiritual Energy was drawn in, floating like ethereal music.
This was indeed a Flying Palace, magnificent and beautiful.
Nevertheless, Lu Jingshi, who knew the inside story, did not dare to slack off. He knew that all this was just a display, and when the assault formations of this Flying Magical Boat were fully activated, it became a mobile war fortress.
Moreover, it was very likely that there were Daoist Platform Realm beings inside, forcing Lu Jingshi to stay on high alert.
The Flying Magical Boat kept descending, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, as if a great battle was about to erupt.
"Sect Master Lu, haha, it's been a while, hasn't it been?"
At that moment, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the boat.
Lu Jingshi was startled, vaguely finding the voice familiar.
Soon, he saw a Rainbow Spirit Bridge emerging from the boat, with the Spiritual Energy condensed into an arched bridge, and a man walked out along it.
This man appeared very young, seemingly in his early twenties, and walked towards him with a smile.
"Elder Su, how is it you?"
Seeing the figure approaching, Lu Jingshi's eyes widened.
"Of course, it's me! Your Heavenly Soul Sect is our Ghost Ridge Palace's strategic ally. Upon receiving your prior letter about the visit, we couldn't neglect you. See, I've come to welcome you at the Mountain Gate!"
Su Jie laughed heartily, landed on the ground, and cupped his fists toward Lu Jingshi: "Sect Master Lu, it's been three years, and you still look the same. We've already prepared for your welcome, feel free to rest aboard the Thousand Hands Ship; refreshments and delicacies have been prepared, enjoy them at your leisure."
"Oh, no, it's we who arrived abruptly... wait, the Thousand Hands Ship."
While exchanging pleasantries with Su Jie, Lu Jingshi suddenly remembered something and incredulously said, "Isn't that the Flying Magical Boat the Guan Chao Pavilion captured? Did you really manage to repair it?"
He was present during the sect war and was aware that Ghost Ridge Palace had seized a Flying Magical Boat from Guan Chao Pavilion.
But at that time, the boat was a wreck, incomparable to the luxurious and magnificent Flying Palace he now beheld.
"Indeed, after the Sect Master rewarded me for my performance during the sect war, he gave this captured Flying Magical Boat to me. To repair this boat, our Puppet Hall put in Herculean efforts. Fortunately, we lived up to expectations and fully restored the boat without wasting the immense Spirit Stones, spiritual material, and resources. The boat is now named Thousand Hands and is my flagship."
Su Jie pointed to the Thousand Hands Ship, introducing its origin to the crowd.
After hearing this, every elder from the Heavenly Soul Sect, including Lu Jingshi, showed profound envy in their eyes.
The Flying Magical Boat itself possessed formidable combat capabilities, and with proper usage, it could even turn the tide of war.
Let alone having such a boat as a flagship—it was simply awe-inspiring in status.
In front of the Flying Magical Boat, sword flight, stepping through the air, riding Spiritual Birds, or driving chariots paled in comparison.
It's like comparing a Rolls-Royce to a bicycle; they're simply not in the same league.
Even when the Heavenly Soul Sect was in Jingzhou with their Mountain Gate intact, they didn't have a single Flying Magical Boat at their disposal.
One can imagine the envy and jealousy they felt now hearing that Su Jie had his own Flying Magical Boat as a flagship!
"Elder Su, such boldness and vision, I admire you greatly."
Lu Jingshi clicked his tongue repeatedly; repairing a Flying Magical Boat consumed enormous resources and required the risk of potentially failing and wasting everything.
If it were him, he would never have dared to do such a thing.
"Just lucky. Let's not gossip here anymore. Let's continue our conversation on the boat."
Su Jie smiled and extended his invitation, prompting the Heavenly Soul Sect group to step onto the Rainbow Spirit Bridge and come aboard the Thousand Birds Ship.
In the largest banquet hall on the boat, rows of crystal-clear jade staircases led the way, with the floor paved in rare mica stone, reflecting dazzling light that resembled a sea of stars, mesmerizing all who gazed upon it.
Every detail of the banquet hall exuded exquisite craftsmanship, with murals depicting immortals soaring through the skies, playing with birds and beasts.
Above them was a splendid starry mural sea, looking up, a vast sea of stars appeared within reach, as if one stood amidst the cosmic ocean.
In the center, the Glazed Glass Immortal Pond shimmered with rippling waves, its waters formed by condensed drops of Spiritual Liquid, invigorating anyone who took a breath.
On either side of the Immortal Pond were arranged tables, with disciples from the Puppet Hall bustling about, serving sumptuous dishes whose aroma filled the air.
The elders of the Heavenly Soul Sect were awestruck by Su Jie's immense wealth. How rich was this guy really? Even if they saved for ten lifetimes, they wouldn't be able to afford such a Flying Magical Boat!
Su Jie and the Heavenly Soul Sect members sat here, enjoying fine food and wine while chatting merrily.
After a few rounds of drinks and a variety of dishes, Lu Jingshi signaled discreetly.
The elders of the Heavenly Soul Sect were quite perceptive, thus they withdrew one by one of their own accord.
Seeing this, Su Jie also waved his hand, causing the disciples serving there to disperse, leaving only two people in the banquet hall in a blink of an eye.