Although it didn’t count as flying, it was roughly the same feeling.
…Standing on top of the highest heavens and pa.s.sing judgment on everything.
Ling Han was also a bit overwhelmed by emotions. It was no wonder a formation like this was created through painstaking effort, as it certainly felt more satisfying. To arrange such a large formation, the materials necessary also had to be extremely precious. Small countries like Rain Country and Fire Country couldn’t make it even if they used the entire country’s power.
There was a total of 3333 steps, yet it took them nearly half an hour to walk to their end. First, they were walking and gazing because it was so shocking, and second, there were too many people on the steps, so squeezing through all the way wasn’t easy.
The large hall finally appeared in front of them. This was a building without four sidewalls and with a total of twelve ma.s.sive stone columns supporting the ceiling; each stone column was nearly 333 meters tall, making this large hall appear extremely grand.
“Young master! Young Master!” A voice filled with surprise was heard. Three people squeezed out from the crowd, headed by a sixty-year-old man with a relatively strong presence.
“Uncle Fu!” Yang Ming’s eyes lit up. He instantly revealed a joyful expression and hurriedly greeted them.
“Young master, are you alright?” The three were all nervously looking at Yang Ming. This was Ao family’s young master. If anything were to happen, they would definitely have to pay with their lives.
“I’m fine!” Yang Ming smiled slightly and turned around; his temperament changed drastically all of a sudden.
Although he was. .h.i.tting it up with the others before, he looked like an underling. Now he was filled with grace of a person with high status, just like an ugly duckling suddenly turned into a beautiful swan.
“Everyone, please allow me to introduce myself again!” His eyes swept past everyone. “My family name is Ao, and first name is Yang Ming, I’m a direct disciple of Winter Moon Sect!”
Winter Moon Sect!
In the vast lands, sects and countries could not be randomly established. With only a Spiritual Ocean Tier cultivator to oversee things, an organization could only be called a faction. With a Spiritual Pedestal Tier cultivator overseeing things, a country could be established, and a sect needed an even higher tier.
…At the very least, a Flower Blossom Tier cultivator had to keep watch over it.
Winter Moon Sect was the closest sect near the Nine Nations of the Desolate North. It was rumored that a formidable Spiritual Infant Tier cultivator watched over it—even the Nine Nations of the Desolate North needed to be respectful of it, for if Winter Moon Sect got displeased, dispatching a random Flower Blossom Tier cultivator could sweep across a single country. And if a Spiritual Infant Tier cultivator personally stepped forth, even the reclusive Flower Blossom Tier cultivators of the Nine Nations fighting together would only be put down in the end.
The higher the tier, the greater the difference a tier or even half a small tier made, not to mention a large tier’s difference.
Qi Yong Ye and the others were shocked. Being a direct disciple meant that Ao Yang Ming’s status in Winter Moon Sect was even n.o.bler than that of the Eldest Prince and the Third Prince. It was no wonder he kept his ident.i.ty secret on the way. He must’ve been afraid that after it was exposed, people would covet the arts and skills he cultivated.
Skills pa.s.sed by Winter Moon Sect, just how precious was that?
Now, Ao Yang Ming had his family’s protection, and naturally had no more qualms.
Surname Ao? Winter Moon Sect?
A coldness flashed by in Ling Han’s gaze. Could this guy have any relations with Ao Feng? According to Ling Dong Xing, Ao Feng was distinguished and lived an unconventional lifestyle with countless illegitimate children, and because of that, his mother fled the marriage. If one were to say that the person in front of him was Ao Feng’s love child, then that was completely possible.
He of course wouldn’t be impudent and directly ask him. He just showed a faint smile.
Qi Yong Ye and the others promptly paid obeisance. This was a large sect’s direct disciple—it was alright even if they couldn’t be friends, but they definitely couldn’t have a big argument; otherwise, it could bring their own families a disaster.
Ao Yang Ming was expectedly arrogant, placing his att.i.tude extremely high. Except when he looked at Liu Yu Tong, his gaze became gentle, and he said, “Lady Yu Tong, do you have any interest in joining Winter Moon Sect?”
Joining Winter Moon Sect?
Everyone was shocked, revealing an envious expression. Moon Winter Sect, joining such a sect could give one the chance to step into Spiritual Pedestal or Flower Blossom Tier, maybe even Spiritual Infant Tier.
Of course, just by the looks of Ao Yang Ming inviting only Liu Yu Tong, one would know what sort of idea this guy had planned.
Undoubtedly, Liu Yu Tong was one of the two most beautiful in the Imperial City—beautiful like an angel. It was not surprising that Ao Yang Ming fell for her.
“No!” Liu Yu Tong declined without thinking at all.
She knew that Ao Yang Ming fancied her good looks, but even if he really valued her natural apt.i.tude, she wouldn’t agree. Firstly, what sort of art was she cultivating? Heaven tier!
Would Winter Moon Sect give her Heaven tier art to cultivate? Putting aside whether they had it or not, even if they had it, they wouldn’t easily pa.s.s it onto outsiders.
Secondly, following Ling Han, she didn’t need to worry about medicinal pills. That guy was not far from becoming an Earth Grade alchemist.
Thirdly, and most importantly, she was not willing to leave Ling Han.
With the third condition, it was enough to overturn everything.
Ao Yang Ming was originally certain that Liu Yu Tong would agree, but never did he expect her to reject it so straightforwardly. It turned his expression instantly into an awkward one. He looked at Ling Han and revealed a sneering smile from the corner of his lips. On the way, he obviously saw that Liu Yu Tong had feelings for Ling Han.
Then he’d first have to trample on Ling Han to show that the latter was worthless!
Ao Yang Ming looked at Ling Han with a faint smile at the corner of his lips and said, “Ling Han, shouldn’t you return the ancient record I lent you earlier?”
Lent?
Ling Han smiled as well, and asked somewhat surprised, “Lent? Old Brother Yang Ming, could it be that you forgot this was the price for saving you? And, weren’t you just calling me Young Master Han here and there? Now you’re directly calling me by name, aren’t you too quick at changing your att.i.tude?
Some things were unspoken rules that everyone secretly knew, but it couldn’t be laid out on the table, like when Yang Ming pretended to be an underling because he lacked in strength. If he still acted like a great young master, then it was guaranteed he’d be killed in seconds.
…Oh, you say you’re the direct disciple of Winter Moon Sect? Show me the proof.
Not to mention the ability to produce the proof, even if it was possible, since he offended Moon Winter Sect’s disciple, why not just kill him instead of inviting trouble?
Therefore, Ao Yang Ming naturally acted humbly, and everyone understood why; however, Ling Han laid it bare in public, not giving him any face.
Ao Yang Ming’s face suddenly had a hint of haze; the old man known as Uncle Fu was burning with murderous spirit, taking a step out to say, “Young man, what nonsense are you saying? Speak carelessly and offend my family’s young master again, and I’ll definitely spill your blood all over!”