Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 93 Azure Dragon Palace, Big Dipper

In the central region of the Nine Provinces Continent, in the Jiangling Kingdom, lies Qiyuan City.

In a large hall over a hundred feet in size, the ground was covered with over a hundred large and small magic arrays. If a master of array formations were standing here, he would be so shocked that his eyes would pop out.

These arrays were all teleportation arrays, ranging from small to super teleportation arrays. Even in the bizarre and fantastical world of cultivation, this was something unimaginable.

It should be noted that even a medium-sized sect like Kongsang Sect only has one large teleportation array, and that is only a one-time use incomplete array.

At this moment, a young man of about thirty years old stood in the hall. He was fair-skinned and beardless, wearing a brown robe. He had a handsome face and a refined demeanor. He held a paper fan in his hand and looked thoughtful.

Not far in front of him was a magic array about ten feet in size.

After a short while, the magic array in front of the brown-robed youth suddenly shone brightly, accompanied by a slight buzzing sound. Soon after, two figures appeared out of thin air in the magic array. They were none other than Mo Wuyou and Du Fan, who had been teleported from Qingzhou.

Du Fan felt dizzy and disoriented. After a while, he found himself in an unfamiliar place. Looking closely, he saw a refined-looking young man in a brown robe staring at him and scrutinizing him from head to toe with great interest.

"Ah? Greetings, Elder Qiao. What brings you here in person?"

After Mo Wuyou steadied himself, he circulated his magic power slightly, which eliminated the discomfort caused by the long-distance teleportation. When he saw who it was, he was immediately shocked and quickly clasped his hands in a bow, speaking respectfully.

"Master Mo, there's no need for such formalities. It was Vice Alliance Leader Xiao who ordered me to come and guide you. Master Mo has made a tremendous contribution this time, and you will certainly receive a generous reward."

The man in the brown robe shifted his gaze from Du Fan, smiled gently at Mo Wuyou, and said calmly.

"It is my honor and duty to serve the Merchant Alliance. I dare not take credit. Du Fan, this is Elder Qiao. Please pay your respects!" Mo Wuyou was overjoyed upon hearing this. After a few righteous words, he suddenly remembered something and whispered to Du Fan.

"Junior Du Fan greets Senior Qiao!" Since the person in front of him could make Mo Wuyou look so respectful, Du Fan naturally dared not be negligent and quickly bowed deeply, saying respectfully.

"Young friend Du, there's no need for such formalities. Someone who is highly valued by Vice Alliance Leader Xiao must be extraordinary. In the future, you don't need to bow to me so formally; just call me Elder Qiao." The young man in brown robes smiled slightly and said something that surprised Mo Wuyou.

"Yes, Elder Qiao." Du Fan felt relieved and agreed.

"Vice Alliance Leader Xiao seems rather impatient. You two should come with me to the Azure Dragon Hall to meet her." The brown-robed youth nodded and then said to the two of them.

"What? The Azure Dragon Palace is the highest-level reception venue in the Merchant Alliance. This... isn't quite appropriate?" Mo Wuyou was taken aback upon hearing this, his expression changing instantly as he hesitated before speaking.

"Hehe, I must say, Master Mo, you were able to meet Vice Alliance Leader Xiao in the Azure Dragon Hall this time thanks to this young friend Du. Alright, let's go."

The young man in the brown robe smiled, opened the paper fan in his hand, fanned himself elegantly twice, and then took the lead and walked ahead.

Mo Wuyou and Du Fan naturally followed closely behind.

Half an hour later, the three of them passed dozens of tall and magnificent buildings before arriving at a square covering a hundred acres. Looking up, they saw a magnificent and grand palace standing at the end of the square.

It was a towering building, hundreds of feet high, with green bricks and tiles, and a vermilion gate. Everything about it was solemn but not extravagant, grand but not vulgar.

Above the palace roof, a green dragon, several tens of feet in size, was coiled up. Its body resembled a long snake, its head a qilin, and it had whiskers and horns. Its eyes were bright and its appearance was majestic and lifelike. At this moment, it was slightly lowering its head, as if looking down on all living beings.

The magnificent palace and the majestic azure dragon greatly shocked Du Fan, causing his heart to tremble.

This hall is the renowned Azure Dragon Hall within the Seven Star Merchant Alliance, and only important figures are permitted to enter.

Led by the young man in brown robes, Du Fan and Mo Wuyou entered the Azure Dragon Hall.

In the center of the main hall stands a huge screen, resembling a city wall, adorned with dragons and phoenixes, shimmering with light and color. Due to the horizontal position of the screen, the person seated deep within the main hall cannot be seen.

Upon entering the main hall, Du Fan immediately sensed that it was somewhat dim, with strange lights present, as if night had fallen. He subconsciously looked up, but upon seeing this, Du Fan's heart skipped a beat.

Above the main hall, there was a night sky that looked like a dream, with countless stars that looked incredibly real. In particular, on the north side of the night sky, there were seven dazzling stars arranged in a dipper shape, shining brightly. Not far away, there was a huge phantom of an azure dragon confronting it.

"The Big Dipper!" Du Fan instantly thought of the membership card Mo Wuyou had given him, which also had seven stars arranged in the same way on the back, just like the Big Dipper as seen from Earth.

If the seven stars on the membership card are a coincidence, then their reappearance here is no accident. Could there be some connection between them?

Du Fan was filled with suspicion and was shocked, but he had no clue what to do. However, this was clearly not the time to think about the problem. He could only make a note of it and plan to study it later.

Unbeknownst to them, Du Fan and his two companions had already bypassed the giant screen.

Du Fan looked ahead and was taken aback.

Not far ahead, a graceful woman dressed in a pale yellow palace gown stood on a high platform with her back to them. In her jade-like hands, she held something as if she were examining it.

"Greetings, Vice Alliance Leader Xiao. I have brought Master Mo and his companion here." The young man in brown robes bowed respectfully and spoke.

"This humble one, Mo Wuyou, pays respects to Vice Alliance Leader Xiao!" Mo Wuyou bowed respectfully in return, his expression full of awe.

Du Fan could feel that Mo Wuyou's body was trembling slightly, not from fear or apprehension, but from excitement.

He took a deep breath, his expression becoming solemn. Just as he was about to bow in respect, the woman in yellow suddenly turned around, causing Du Fan to catch his breath and momentarily forget to speak.

This woman was a beautiful young girl who appeared to be in her early twenties. Her face was as smooth as jade, with delicate features, arched eyebrows, a fine nose, and red lips. Her originally somewhat aloof face was enhanced by her phoenix eyes, which added a touch of charm.

She was truly a stunning beauty, an absolute gem.

Yet this stunningly beautiful woman seemed to be shrouded in a dignified and holy aura, inspiring no disrespect or reverie, only awe and reverence.

The item the woman was holding was the bottle of Qi-refining essential oil that Du Fan had given to Mo Wuyou.

Du Fan's direct gaze caused the woman to furrow her brows slightly; in this world, there were few who dared to look at her like that.

"You are Du Fan?" The woman in yellow's face darkened, her voice icy.

"Junior Du Fan greets Senior Xiao." The woman's icy gaze startled Du Fan, who was in a daze. He quickly suppressed the ripples in his heart, stepped forward, and bowed deeply.

Since Du Fan arrived in the Blue Star Realm, he has met many beautiful women, but the one in front of him is truly the most stunningly beautiful woman he has ever seen in his past and present lives, which is why he was somewhat dazed just now.

But then he thought that this woman was probably hundreds of years old. If she went to Earth, how would those celebrities who go to great lengths to maintain their appearance feel?

The thought immediately struck him as strange and absurd, and all sorts of complex emotions ultimately turned into the awkwardness he felt at that moment, along with a lingering fear.

"Elder Qiao, you've worked hard. There's nothing for you here. You can leave now." The woman in yellow relaxed her expression slightly and casually gave the young man in brown robes an order.

"I dare not, I shall take my leave." The young man in the brown robe bowed again and stepped away.

"Master Mo, you have made an invaluable contribution this time. Today, I will promote you to the rank of Elder of the Merchant Alliance. In thousands of years, you are the first person to be promoted to the rank of Seven-Star Elder of the Merchant Alliance with the cultivation of Foundation Establishment. You must do your best to serve the Alliance in the future."

After Elder Qiao left, the woman in yellow looked at Mo Wuyou expressionlessly, parted her lips slightly, and spoke slowly to him.

"Huh? Vice Alliance Leader Xiao, are you sure you mean it?" Mo Wuyou shuddered upon hearing this, his eyes widening in surprise as he asked, seemingly unable to believe it for a moment.

"Hmph! Do you still need to doubt what I said? I've already given the instructions, now go to the cabinet to complete the relevant procedures."

Vice Alliance Leader Xiao gave a cold snort and impatiently waved his sleeve as he spoke.

This action revealed the woman's exquisite and graceful figure, making Du Fan unable to resist stealing another glance.

"Thank you for your kindness, Vice Alliance Leader Xiao. I will do my utmost and serve the alliance to the death. I will take my leave now!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Wuyou's breathing quickened, his facial muscles twitched, and his eyes revealed a look of wild joy. Trembling, he bowed deeply, and without even glancing at Du Fan, he left the Azure Dragon Palace with an excited expression.

"Come up and sit down!"

After leaving behind a casual remark, the woman in yellow suddenly turned around, swayed a few times, and walked to the main seat on the high platform. She then sat down gracefully after shaking her dress.

She seemed to possess an aura of supreme power, emanating from within her and spreading in all directions.

Du Fan instantly felt an unprecedented invisible pressure, which was not only physical but also, more importantly, psychological.

He took a deep breath and, with a slight sense of unease, climbed onto the platform, carefully sitting down in a chair next to the woman.

"No need to beat around the bush, just tell me directly, how did you make this so-called Qi-refining essential oil?" The woman in yellow glanced at Du Fan, placed the small bottle on the wooden table beside her, and spoke calmly without expression.