### Chapter 125: The Earth Sect

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Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these days on the spirit boat, He Song also became acquainted with True Person Clear Moon's other disciple.

True Person Clear Moon's eldest disciple was named Chu Shuangshuang.

Chu Shuangshuang was quite beautiful, with a petite figure, but for some reason, she always exuded an air of gentleness and obedience.

Despite being a cultivator, she gave off a sense of vulnerability that made people want to protect her.

However, although she seemed easy to approach, her strength was nothing to underestimate.

Her current cultivation level was at the peak of Qi Refining, and she was only waiting for a Foundation Establishment Pill to make her breakthrough.

In terms of strength, He Song felt that he might not even be her match.

The "noble person" Pinger had mentioned earlier, who had helped her, was none other than Chu Shuangshuang.

Before the calamity at the immortal market, Chu Shuangshuang had been sent by True Person Clear Moon to Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market to assist the market's enforcement team in dealing with rogue cultivators and ensuring the market's safety.

It was also meant to be a form of training.

Thus, by chance, she had met Pinger and helped her survive the calamity.

After that, Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang had become close.

Chu Shuangshuang's status as a disciple of a Foundation Establishment expert also allowed Pinger, who had befriended her, to be directly appointed as a steward of the Spirit Technique Pavilion.

Typically, stewards of the Spirit Technique Pavilion required at least late-stage Qi Refining cultivation.

But as a disciple of a Foundation Establishment expert, Chu Shuangshuang only needed a word to have Pinger appointed as a steward, regardless of her cultivation level.

In the days that followed.

The battles between the Immortal City's enforcement team and the rogue cultivators became increasingly frequent.

Concerned for her friend's safety, Chu Shuangshuang quickly brought Pinger to Green Wall Immortal City.

Over time, Pinger caught the attention of True Person Clear Moon and was eventually taken in as her disciple.

Now.

What had started as a chance encounter between the two had turned into a master-disciple relationship.

When He Song first learned of this, he couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.

But after Pinger introduced him to Chu Shuangshuang and they became acquainted, He Song quickly came to understand.

Chu Shuangshuang had a fiery personality and was quick to act when provoked.

Although she appeared gentle and fragile, her personality was completely different from her outward appearance.

Pinger, on the other hand, had spent most of her cultivation years in the quiet environment of the Spirit Technique Pavilion, giving her a serene and detached demeanor.

Whenever something happened, she would always think carefully before acting.

Being friends with Chu Shuangshuang, she was also able to offer advice and guidance at critical moments.

These two, with their completely opposite personalities, complemented each other well and were able to handle situations with ease.

It was no wonder they had become close friends.

"The Earth Sect is just ahead."

On the spirit boat, True Person Clear Moon opened her eyes and gazed into the distance, speaking in a calm tone.

As her words fell, the atmosphere on the spirit boat became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Whether it was Meng Guan, the newly promoted Foundation Establishment expert, or He Song, a Qi Refining cultivator, everyone turned their attention to what lay ahead.

As the spirit boat passed over a tall mountain.

He Song's eyes were met with towering peaks that pierced the clouds, their summits shrouded in mist, making them look like a scene from a fairyland.

These peaks, with their sharp, jagged edges, were crowned with palace-like structures at their highest points.

Below these towering peaks were smaller mountains, dotted with numerous buildings.

At the base of the mountains, streams flowed gently, and vast stretches of spirit fields were spread across the flatlands.

Cranes flew gracefully through the mountains, and occasionally, cultivators could be seen walking along the mountain paths.

As He Song looked around, he even caught sight of a golden streak of light streaking across the sky.

The golden light grew closer and closer.

Wait.

It seemed to be heading straight for the spirit boat.

He Song's heart tightened, but seeing that True Person Clear Moon remained calm, he relaxed and continued to take in the sights of the Earth Sect.

"Junior Sister Clear Moon, I knew it was you as soon as I saw the spirit boat. Has something happened in Green Wall Immortal City? Why have you suddenly returned to the sect?"

Soon, the golden light landed on the spirit boat.

As the light dissipated, a young man appeared.

As soon as he stood firm, He Song heard him begin to ask questions.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Mountain Sage. I've returned to bring Junior Brother Meng Guan into the sect. I'll be returning to Green Wall Immortal City soon, so there's no need for concern."

Standing up, True Person Clear Moon gave a slight bow to the man before her, True Person Mountain Sage.

It was clear that the two didn't have the best relationship.

True Person Clear Moon's words even carried a hint of dismissal.

However, whether True Person Mountain Sage didn't pick up on it or simply chose to ignore it, he turned his attention to Meng Guan on the spirit boat.

"Oh? Is this the newly promoted Foundation Establishment expert from Green Wall Immortal City?"

He looked Meng Guan up and down, asking a question he already knew the answer to.

The sudden appearance of a Foundation Establishment expert in Green Wall Immortal City was something the Earth Sect couldn't ignore.

However, upon learning that True Person Clear Moon was already bringing the new expert to the sect, they had stopped paying attention.

But the appearance of True Person Mountain Sage suggested that things weren't as simple as they seemed.

"I am Meng Guan. If there isn't another newly promoted Foundation Establishment expert in Green Wall Immortal City, then it must be me."

Meng Guan cupped his hands slightly toward True Person Mountain Sage, his expression unreadable, and his words carefully measured.

But.

True Person Clear Moon stood up and moved to Meng Guan's side.

"Senior Brother Mountain Sage, I need to take Junior Brother Meng to meet the Sect Master, so I'll take my leave now. Farewell."

As she spoke.

True Person Clear Moon's fingers flickered with spiritual energy, and the spirit boat, along with its passengers, shot into the sky.

In an instant, only True Person Mountain Sage's solitary figure remained in the sky.

Seeing this.

True Person Mountain Sage didn't seem annoyed. Instead, he gave a meaningful glance at the departing spirit boat before transforming into a streak of light and flying away.

On the spirit boat.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat tense.

Among the six people present, anyone with eyes could see that something was off.

But with True Person Clear Moon right there, no one dared to speak openly, making the atmosphere incredibly awkward.

However, this tension was soon broken by a clear, feminine voice.

"Everyone, there's no need to overthink this. There's just some friction between me and Senior Brother Mountain Sage. Today, the priority is to have the three of you formally join the sect."

True Person Clear Moon's gaze remained fixed ahead as she calmly explained, then fell silent, focusing solely on piloting the spirit boat.

Behind her, He Song and the others each had their own thoughts.

But with True Person Clear Moon right in front of them, no one dared to say a word.

(End of Chapter)

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