Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Yue Lianxi, Famous Family List

A full moon hung high in the Nine Heavens, its light sharp and cold, the night dew like pearls.

The moonlight was pristine, casting a silvery glow.

Luoyang City. Star Moon Lake.

A sea of people.

The arrival of the Ten Heroes was like a spark landing in a powder keg, completely igniting the atmosphere.

These ten were the stars of the previous generation.

Some had sharp auras that overflowed with killing intent; some were as tall and broad as iron pagodas; some wore cold, emotionless expressions; some were tall and straight with sharp brows and bright eyes; and still others were wild and untamable, looking down on everyone.

”What a sight. I hope one day I can sit up there, become one of the Ten Heroes, and have everyone’s eyes on me.”

The eyes of countless youths in the crowd filled with intense longing. What young person doesn’t dream of being famous and admired?

In the heart of every young person beat a desire for fame.

”A spot among this year’s Ten Heroes will be mine!” some of the more ambitious youths declared, their eyes burning with aspiration.

The arrival of the Ten Heroes was only the beginning.

Following them, even more important figures appeared, causing a commotion throughout the crowd.

”Look over there! It’s Du Wanqing, Fei Yanqing, Highland...”

”All eight Alchemy Masters are here. It seems the rumor that they joined forces to establish Kunlun is true after all.”

”But who is the Lord of Kunlun? Did they come with them?”

Countless gazes scanned the area around the eight Alchemy Masters. They saw Wei Yanran, one of the Four Beauties of Luoyang, as cold and aloof as ever.

However, there was no sign of the Lord of Kunlun.

”Looks like the Lord of Kunlun didn’t show. I was hoping to see who they are. What a shame.”

Many people were disappointed. Recently, the identity of the Lord of Kunlun had become one of Luoyang City’s greatest mysteries.

The eight Alchemy Masters walked into a pavilion on the lakeshore.

There were many such pavilions along the lakeshore, but only those with significant status and background could enter. Ordinary people could only find an open spot to watch from.

”The Liu Family and the Wang Family have arrived, too.”

Soon after, members of the Liu and Wang Families appeared one after another, each group entering a separate pavilion.

Within Luoyang City, these were the two strongest families.

The moment the two families appeared, everyone could feel the intense, frigid hostility between them.

”Liu Shiyi is in there too. The Liu Family is so lucky, producing two great beauties, each with her own unique charm.” More people turned their attention to the Liu Family’s pavilion.

Liu Shiyi was as elegant as a lotus and carried herself with grace. She rarely made public appearances, so the chance to see her was rare, drawing extra attention from the crowd.

”Yan Shuangying of the Yan Family is here as well.”

Members of the Yan Family entered another pavilion. The Yan Family was a second-tier family, but their strength was not to be underestimated.

”Liu Xianyu, Liu Shiyi, Wei Yanran, and Yan Shuangying... all four of Luoyang’s Great Beauties are gathered here. What a feast for the eyes.”

”Indeed. An opportunity like this only comes once a year. It was worth coming today just to see the Four Great Beauties.”

”Heh heh, to be honest, as lovely as the Four Great Beauties are, there’s another woman who’s even more captivating. But she hasn’t shown up for the past few years. I’m afraid we won’t see her this year either.”

The gazes of countless young men swept over the Four Great Beauties again and again.

The Four Great Beauties of Luoyang were all incredibly popular, with innumerable admirers. Many in the crowd today had come just for them.

Just as the crowd’s discussions reached a fever pitch, the arrival of another group sent a new shockwave through them.

”All seven Sword Masters are actually here!”

”This year’s annual gathering is truly unprecedented. In the past, it was considered a good year if even a few of these Alchemy Masters and Sword Masters showed up. But this year they’ve all gathered, not a single one missing.”

”These Sword Masters... I bet they’re all here for the White Head Sword Sect, aren’t they?”

”The legends about the White Head Sword Sect are getting ridiculous. Didn’t they say that Xie Baichuan, the number one Sword Master, is now his follower? Xie Baichuan is here, so where’s the White Head Sword Sect?”

The arrival of these major figures pushed the atmosphere to new heights, making the scene even more lively.

And yet Ning Jiang, the White Head Sword Sect, who had been the center of attention recently, was still nowhere to be seen, inevitably sparking some discussion.

”Gasp... My god, even *she’s* here?!”

Suddenly, a series of sharp gasps rippled through the crowd. As numerous eyes turned to see, a tsunami-like uproar erupted.

Beneath the moonlight, a beautiful woman in a red dress walked over slowly.

She appeared to be around twenty-five, with a fiery and graceful figure. Her dress clung to her skin, outlining her exquisite curves.

Her eyes were like pools of water, and with every glance, she exuded a natural, peerless charm that stirred the heart, making one want to pounce on her instantly.

The moment they saw her, countless men in the crowd swallowed hard, their eyes fixed on her, burning with passion.

In the presence of such a peerless beauty, even the Four Great Beauties of Luoyang seemed to pale in comparison.

Yue Lianxi!

The rumored mistress of the ten-mile Changle Street, her origins were a mystery.

The moment she arrived, even the Four Great Beauties couldn’t help but stare at her.

As women themselves, the four of them couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration.

’What a stunning, utterly captivating woman.’

At this moment, Yue Lianxi approached gracefully. Her legs were long and slender, and her every frown and smile was bewitching. Without any deliberate effort, she sparked endless fantasies.

At her side were several maids, each as beautiful as a flower, but no one paid them any mind.

”What is going on this year? First, a whole host of master-level figures show up, and now even this woman has appeared. This has never happened before!”

Someone was swallowing hard, unwilling to even blink, their eyes glued to Yue Lianxi until she entered a pavilion. Only then did they reluctantly look away.

”SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!”

Suddenly, several figures flew through the air, drawing everyone’s attention.

”It’s the Sword Sect, Wenhua City!”

”That’s Wang Jiangshi!”

”And Liu Yuanlong!”

In an instant, the arrival of three Innate Limit Strong People struck like a massive earthquake, sending the entire crowd into an uproar.

These three Innate Limit Strong People were among the most powerful individuals in Luoyang City. It would be no exaggeration to say they held up half the sky over the city.

”Brother Wen.”

”Brother Wang.”

”Brother Liu.”

Wang Jiangshi and Liu Yuanlong both greeted Wenhua City.

The two of them even exchanged greetings and clasped their hands. On the surface, there was no sign of the grudge between them.

Of course, everyone knew they were just putting on an act.

After all, their families hadn’t completely torn off all face yet. They had to maintain appearances.

”Gentlemen, let’s go over there together.”

Wenhua City said, and the three Innate Limit Strong People entered a pavilion together.

”Hahaha, gentlemen. I’m bored all by myself. Mind if I join you?”

The speaker was a tall, laughing old man with white hair and a white beard who had the air of a celestial immortal.

His aura was that of Peak Innate Cultivation. Logically, there was a gap between him and the likes of Wenhua City’s group, so he shouldn’t have been so forward.

”Ah, it’s Brother Luo. Please, come join us.”

But when Wenhua City saw who it was, he invited him over without a second thought.

”Huh? Who is that? What gives him the right to join three Innate Limit Strong People?”

Most people in the crowd were confused, not knowing the man’s background.

”It’s normal that you don’t know him. He rarely makes public appearances. Generally, only other famous figures know who he is.”

An old man at the Innate Realm explained, ”His name is Luo Haisheng. You might not recognize the name on its own, but if I mention Tianya Pavilion, which stands behind him, I’m sure you’ve heard of it, right?”

”What? Tianya Pavilion?!”

Everyone nearby was startled.

Tianya Pavilion was an enormous power with branches in every major city of the Cyan Cloud Country.

And what Tianya Pavilion was most famous for was compiling the Innate List.

The Innate List, publicly acknowledged as the most authoritative ranking.

Generally speaking, just gathering accurate information on the strength of every major expert was a troublesome task. But Tianya Pavilion managed it, producing an undisputed Innate List, which was a testament to their extraordinary means.

”This Luo Haisheng is the Pavilion Master who presides over the Tianya Pavilion branch in Luoyang City. With a status like that, of course he’s qualified to be with the three Innate Limit Strong People,” the old man explained.

”I wonder what brings Brother Luo here today?” Wenhua City asked inside the pavilion.

Normally, only a battle between Innate Limit Strong People would be enough to draw the attention of a Pavilion Master like him.

”To be frank, I came here for the White Head Sword Sect.” Luo Haisheng didn’t hide his purpose and stated it directly. ”I want to see if the White Head Sword Sect is the real deal... and if he has the qualifications to be ranked on the Famous Family List!”

The Famous Family List!

When those three words were spoken, a commotion erupted all around.

Tianya Pavilion has two lists that are the most well-known.

One is the Innate List, which ranks thirty-six Innate Limit Strong People.

The other is the Famous Family List.

The Famous Family List ranks a total of seventy-two people, all of whom are below the Innate Limit.

To be ranked on this list, strength is secondary. What’s truly important is potential and talent. In other words, the greater one’s potential and talent, the higher their rank.

The rankings on this list have always been considered highly authoritative.

For example, the current Nine Great Young Masters were all once ranked highly on the Famous Family List. Young Master Soaring Dragon even held the number one spot.

”The Famous Family List... Among us Luoyang Ten Heroes, only Xue Wuhen managed to get on it.”

”Xue Wuhen is the leader of the Ten Heroes and the strongest among us, but his rank on the Famous Family List is only sixty-three.”

”The Famous Family List covers the entire Cyan Cloud Country, including both the older and younger generations. Anyone thought to have the potential to reach the Innate Limit has a chance to be on it.”

”To think even Luo Haisheng came here for the White Head Sword Sect, Ning Jiang. It’s enough to make you jealous.”

”I heard he’s the one who challenged Zhou Wenhao to a life-and-death duel. Zhou Wenhao is already here, so why hasn’t this White Head Sword Sect shown up yet? Could he be scared?” someone questioned doubtfully.

”Everyone, the annual gathering now officially begins!”

At that moment, on the high platform, Xue Wuhen, dressed in white, stood up and announced in a clear voice.