Chapter 838 - Right Sound
Chapter 838 of "Red Heart Patrols the Sky" begins revealing: âDiao Hai Building is indeed the mighty sect of the Near Sea Archipelago without a... Continue the adventure!
âDiao Hai Building is indeed the mighty sect of the Near Sea Archipelago without a doubt, but when it comes to a single dominant powerâŚâFan Qingqing looked meaningfully at Jiang Wang, âNot to mention the extremely powerful and highly respected Yang Valley.
Isnât there also your Jueming Island of Qi Country?
âExhausting life and death for clarityâs sake,â what a spirit!â
Before Jiang Wang came to the Near Sea Archipelago, he had done extensive research and naturally knew this saying.
âExhausting life and death for clarityâs sake,â were the words of the War God Jiang Mengxiong and were also the origin of the name Jueming Island.
He personally wrote the new name for that island.
And indeed, the Qi Army truly achieved clarity on Jueming Island.
Since the Qi Army stationed on Jueming Island, no members of the Sea Clan had crossed the Lost World.
People said, âBefore this island, decisions of life and death are made; after this island, all is bright.â
This is also the second explanation for the origin of the name Jueming Island.
The key issue was Fan Qingqingâs attitude.
Standing behind the Five Immortal Sect was Granny Bizhu, so naturally, this small sect should belong to the influence of Diao Hai Building.
But her mention of Jueming Island was ambiguous, as if she greatly admired it.
After suppressing the Angry Whale Gang, did the Five Immortal Sect have other ideas and no longer wanted to be too tightly controlled by Granny Bizhu?
Or was it just Fan Qingqing herself, dissatisfied with her current standing within the Five Immortal Sect?
Jiang Wang weighed these in his mind, and without clear understanding of the full situation, he neither expressed closeness nor distance, âRegarding Jueming Island, I indeed admire it, but I have not visited it yet.â
Heaven knows, he originally couldnât represent the opinion of Qi Country anyway.
Although he was called the Pride of Daqi, his foundation in Qi Country was still very shallow.
If he had any clout, it was largely borrowed from Xuan Shengâs influence.
However, if Fan Qingqing could play a role in the mission to rescue Zhu Bijing, then he could arrange something for her through Jiang Wuyou, which wouldnât be out of the question.
Hua Ying Palace surely wouldnât mind having an extra ally abroad.
âI should take the opportunity to visit,â Fan Qingqing said ambiguously.
One couldnât tell if she meant Jiang Wang should visit, or she herself.
It all depended on how the listener interpreted it.
Jiang Wang also responded with a smile, âWhen the opportunity arises.â
âElderâŚâ
While speaking, a female disciple of the Five Immortal Sect hurried over and leaned in close to Fan Qingqing, intending to whisper.
Fan Qingqing glared at her and scolded, âWhatever it is, feel free to say it openly; this young Mr.
Jiang is no outsider.â
Though he knew it was just a courteous remark, it was still gratifying.
The female disciple had to say, albeit reluctantly, âI canât even enter the hall.
The Sect Leader is currently receiving an honored guest and canât see Mr.
Jiang right now.â
Unknown to Fan Qingqing, arrangements had been made in advance to inform the Sect Leader of the Five Immortal Sect about Jiang Wangâs arrival, which was undoubtedly a show of respect for Jiang Wang.
But the female disciple had not delivered the message.
âWhat honored guest?â Fan Qingqing frowned unhappily, âThe one I invited here is the Pride of Daqi!â
This Elder Fan, her skills in handling such formalities, were indeed impeccable.
âI hear itâs Granny Bizhu!â the female disciple said.
This was too much of a coincidence!
Jiang Wangâs eyelids twitched.
It was the backbone of the Five Immortal Sect; no wonder the Sect Leader personally accompanied her, and the hall doors were not opened.
âGranny Bizhu is certainly an honored guest, but young Mr.
Jiang is also prestigious; how could it be that the hall is not opened for him?â
Fan Qingqing seemed extremely sympathetic toward Jiang Wang, exclaiming, âThe Sect Leader ordered not to be disturbed, so naturally, she did not know young brother Jiang had arrived.
I will personally lead young brother Jiang there now.â
âFormâ being one of the Five Immortals of the Five Immortal Sect, the Form Hall was also the facade of the Sect.
It was always here that the most honored guests were received.
But Jiang Wang did not move an inch, shaking his head and laughing lightly, âSince the Sect Leader is already receiving guests, it would be inconvenient for me to intrude.â
Had Granny Bijing really just arrived at the Five Immortal Sect?
Did Fan Qingqing truly not know of Granny Bijingâs visit?
She eagerly invited Jiang Wang from Qi Country to visit the Sectâs base, but was her intention truly pure?
Regardless of Fan Qingqingâs intentions, Jiang Wang was not about to rashly step forward and be used as a pawn by others.
If he were to follow her, there was no telling what people might do using his background from Qi Country, especially when facing Granny Bijing.
Negotiating using the reputation of Qi Country without Jiang Wangâs consent, when the time came, the Five Immortal Sect could be in a favorable position and secure better terms while Jiang Wang would gain nothing but hostility from Granny Bijing.
Distrust is necessary, and he did not trust Fan Qingqing much, even though she addressed him affectionately as âyoung brother,â as if they were siblings.
Fan Qingqing gave Jiang Wang a look, seemingly surprised by his composure.
Considering such a young prodigious figure who usually demonstrates his brilliance and boasts openly, how could he endure being outshined by an elder from the Diao Hai Building?
Still, she made one last effort, âYoung brother Jiang, come this way.
What is this talk of intruding?
Listen to your elder sister, today the Form Hall shall be grandly opened just for you!â
Jiang Wang still did not budge, simply smiling and saying, âForget it.â
His voice was soft, but his stance was clear.
Indeed, he was interested in meeting Granny Bijing, but now might not be the right time.
Seeing Jiang Wangâs firmness, Fan Qingqing could not appear too insistent, only smiling and saying, âThen let me take you to Zheng Sheng Hall for a visit, and to listen to the sound of the tides.
How about that?â
Within the Five Immortal Sect, there were five major halls.
Namely Form, Zheng Sheng, De Wen, Yu Wei, and You Chu.
Representing the five senses, honoring the Five Immortals, all were important locations within the Sect.
Jiang Wang no longer declined, âThen please lead the way, Elder Fan.â
In the entire base of the Five Immortal Sect, the five halls subtly formed a fan shape.
The Form Hall was right in the center, with Zheng Sheng Hall to the left and De Wen Hall to the right, followed by Yu Wei Hall to the far left and You Chu Hall to the far right.
Zheng Sheng Hall was built on a cliff, closest to the seaside.
Due to the unique construction of this hall, the moment one entered, they could hear the overwhelming sound of the tides, louder and seemingly deeper and more penetrating than what one would hear on a sea ship, even reminding Jiang Wang of his experience in the Red Mirror overcoming the Fuhai ordeal.
No wonder the hall was named Zheng Sheng, and no wonder Fan Qingqing suggested Jiang Wang should come to listen to the tides, such sounds were truly impressive.
The Dao is formless, and thus can accommodate friends from the celestial realms.
In Zheng Sheng Hall, oneâs auditory senses were released.
It enabled one to return to the authentic, to be close to nature.
Even while speaking to Fan Qingqing, Jiang Wang felt as if he were truly hearing her voice for the first time, as if he were meeting her anew.
Jiang Wang initially had low expectations for the modestly powerful Five Immortal Sect.
But upon entering Zheng Sheng Hall and hearing the sounds, his impression immediately changed.
Representing the five senses with the Five Immortals truly held profound secrets!
Especially that recurring sound of the tidesâŚ
The true âZhengâ of the tides reaching his ears made Jiang Wang eager to try something.
He thought of his Eight Sounds Flame Sparrows.
Up till now, the Eight Sounds Flame Sparrows, which had once dazzled everyone at Yunwu Mountain, had been seen increasingly less in action.
Although it was his unique Dao Technique, compared to the Samadhi True Fire, it lacked intensity, and compared to the Human Dao Sword style, it lacked simplicity.
When used in battle, it often was not the optimal choice.
It wasnât that Jiang Wang intentionally abandoned it, but rather that it couldnât keep up with the current pace of combat.
This was genuinely an unexpected joy.
Long-missed inspiration for Dao Technique surged at this moment.