Chapter 488: Chapter 309: The Alliance of Five Swords, Snow Mountain Hunt, Li Xian’s Stage, Astonishing the Talented Youths (Part 2)

The horses galloped swiftly and passed in an instant. Mu Hongchou said, "Sister Gu, what are you looking at?"

Gu Nianjun said, "Nothing." This journey involved more than ten people, riding for over thirty miles, arriving at the foot of a mountain. Zhou Shijie pulled the reins, let out a gentle "huh," and the Horse Beast under him stood on its hind legs, front legs suspended, stopping immediately. He pointed up with a finger and said, "We’ve arrived, this is Snow Dragon Mountain. I heard last time there was a trace of the Snow Mountain spirit fox right at this mountain."

Yang Wentian said, "The path ahead is winding, let’s get down and walk." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

The group of prodigies dismounted, tying their horses by the roadside. Each took off bows, arrows, water bags, Shrinking Flesh Bags, and other items. Mu Hongchou and Gu Nianjun lingered for a moment, stopped their horses, seeing the winding mountain path and chaotic trees, they dismounted to retrieve items too.

Gu Nianjun said, "I heard from City Lord He that this mountain hides dangers, though we are Martial Artists, we can’t afford to be careless. It’s not good to venture recklessly."

Yue Kai laughed, "Miss Gu jests, ordinary tigers, wolves, bears, and leopards, could they possibly harm us?" Mu Hongchou said, "Sister Gu kindly warned you to be cautious, just listen. If you truly get hurt, don’t go crying to your family sister."

Everyone laughed at the words. It turned out that last night’s banquet, Yue Kai was having fun when suddenly his same clan and sect sister called him back. Yue Kai felt embarrassed and argued a bit, his family sister reprimanded him on the spot. Mu Hongchou and others mocked him, showing familiarity.

Yue Kai was speechless.

Wang Dezhong brushed the snow off his shoulder and said, "Speaking of which, it was only last night that I learned our visit to Flying Dragon City was not coincidental."

Mu Hongchou said, "Indeed. My Lakes Mountain Sword Sect, Brother Wang’s Jiu Mountain Sword Sect. Brother Hua from Li Mountain Sword Sect, Brother Yue from Yue Mountain Sword Sect, Brother Zhou from Yang Mountain Sword Sect...all from Sword Sects. I originally thought it was not surprising to encounter each other in Flying Dragon City, as it was a gathering, a coincidence brought by fate. Who knew there was another reason behind it. It turns out the Five Great Sword Sects intended to join forces, coming to Flying Dragon City to discuss this matter."

Zhou Ting from the Yang Mountain Sword Sect laughed, "Indeed, yesterday admiring the grace of the brothers, I was secretly amazed. We all excel in Sword Techniques, our moves are neck and neck. How come within one day, I met so many of the same path? Haha, thinking back now, it all makes sense."

Yang Wentian laughed, "By saying this, I seem unnecessary then."

Zhou Shijie laughed, "That’s not the way to say it. Without Brother Yang’s mediation, at yesterday’s temple fair, with youthful vigor among us, being from Sword Sect, and being outstanding young talents, it was inevitable that sharpness would be shown, eager to compete, which could lead to conflicts. It is precisely Brother Yang as the intermediary, to mediate, and hold the big picture, that is most important. This matter...in the larger frame, the alliance of the Five Great Sword Sects is a good thing."

Though he praised "Yang Wentian," he was indeed subtly praising himself, hinting at self-promotion. Yang Wentian humbly smiled and said, "I, Yang Wentian, am not good with words. Brother Zhou really overestimates me. In truth, it should be Brother Zhou doing the mediating."

Everyone agreed and laughed, "Indeed, without Brother Zhou’s mediation, we might not get along as well."

Gu Nianjun lightly laughed, thinking, "Zhou Shijie’s ability to create influence and authority is quite impressive. To create influence and authority is also a skill, and I quite admire this aspect of him."

Zhou Shijie hastily said, "Really, really overestimating," pretending to wipe cold sweat, yet he felt quite pleased. Wang Dezhong said, "Speaking of which, when I returned last night, I talked to my father about this matter, he was extremely pleased. He ordered me to interact more with you all, and also orders me, should I have the ability, I could bring some junior sisters from the same sect to join for the play."

The Five Great Sword Sects...Li Mountain, Jiu Mountain, Lakes Mountain, Yue Mountain, Yang Mountain, have already heard of each other, the idea to join forces is not new. The Sword Sects are located in five different directions, forming an alliance requires considering the interests and face of all five sides. Hence, ’Flying Dragon City’ is specially chosen to gather and discuss the alliance matters.

Flying Dragon City is located relatively far, distanced from all five Sword Sects. This shows the sincerity of the five sects’ alliance, and being situated on neutral ground, there’s no need to worry about host and guest issues. Flying Dragon City Lord He, is well known for integrity and character, and Jieyou Tower specializes in resolving Jianghu disputes.

In case of differences, one can seek City Lord He’s mediation. Hence, it was agreed to meet in Flying Dragon City.

Yue Kai said, "Oh? That’s quite coincidental, my sect also ordered me to bring junior brothers and sisters here to gain experience and make friends with outstanding talents from other sects. But I fear disturbing your interests, which makes me quite hesitant." Zhou Ting of Yang Mountain Sword Sect and "Hua Wu" of Li Mountain Sword Sect both nodded.

The group exchanged look and laughed heartily. Calling into the distance, "Junior brothers, junior sisters, come over."

Then the sound of horse hooves was heard, a number of energetic young men and women rode towards here. It turned out...the Five Great Sword Sects to promote the alliance encouraged disciples to interact. Last night, Yue Kai, Zhou Ting, Hua Wu, Wang Dezhong, and Mu Hongchou reported the temple fair happenings to the elders of the sect, each party had similar thoughts, thus allowing junior disciples earlier contact.

Today’s hunting event, they all carried the task to promote friendliness among the Five Great Sword Sects.

But each feared rushing may taint the purity of friendship, hence reached a consensus, letting junior disciples go ahead to the foot of Snow Dragon Mountain. Then using this opportunity, naturally introduced each other.

The commotion revealed similar purposes, naturally nothing needed to be hidden. Yue Kai said, "Everyone, this is Junior Sister Luo, Luo Feiyan, just entered the sect. But her strength and capability are quite strong, everyone shouldn’t underestimate."

A white horse approached. The woman on the horse had her long hair tied up, bowed her hand and said, "Hello, senior brothers and sisters!"

Luo Feiyan hails from the Luo Family in Brocade City, Qiong Heavenly Mansion, with outstanding talent, joined the Yue Mountain Sword Sect a few months ago, not weak in strength, gaining considerable attention.