This Martial Saint's Health Bar is Too Thick!-Chapter 439 - 4: The Arrival of the King_2

Ke Yan said bluntly.

Matters of this level, even Bian Jingru might not be able to uncover too many secrets.

"So, the reason Qingxu True Monarch is personally presiding over the Qionghua banquet tonight has to do with this matter—is it to show an attitude to the court?"

Professor Xiang Dongliang spoke.

"It's possible."

Ke Yan nodded; after all, since a True Monarch was involved, he dared not speculate wildly:

"I'm just worried that this Martial Arts competition might experience some changes because of this."

"Even if there really are changes, it's not within our control, let it be."

Li Fei said calmly.

"Xiao Fei has a point."

Professor Xiang Dongliang smiled, "Let's just do our responsibilities well. If something really happens, the president will take the heat for us."

"Okay."

Ke Yan nodded, "I'll try to gather more information."

Although he knew it might not be useful, he still wanted to do his job as best as he could.

Later, Li Fei returned to his room to continue his cultivation, quietly waiting for nightfall.

At 7:30 pm, university representatives staying in various courtyards began to exit and were guided by the Daluo Sect disciples toward a great hall.

Tonight, Daluo Sect was hosting the Qionghua banquet in this hall.

Peak Master Qing Xia of Luoxia Peak stood at the entrance of the great hall, welcoming each representative with a smile and leading them into the hall.

As tonight's banquet was for university representatives, only Li Fei, the two professors, and Ke Yan attended, with the two teams of Wu'an guards remaining in the courtyards.

After entering the hall, Li Fei looked around; the hall had rows of tables and chairs on either side, with another row placed horizontally at the front for the main seats.

He chose a spot near the entrance to sit, and Ke Yan and the others sat at the same table.

The table was adorned with delicate pastries, fruit platters, and beverages.

Li Fei sat silently with his eyes closed, concentrating, manipulating the Blood Evil Qi and two kinds of Innate Qi within his body, continually optimizing several types of force he had created.

About twenty minutes later, all representatives from the thirteen universities had arrived, taking their seats on either side of the hall.

"Greetings to the Sect Leader!"

Suddenly, the clear voice of Qing Xia True Master resonated throughout the hall.

This voice immediately made everyone stop their conversations and actions, and they all stood up!

Li Fei ended his cultivation, opened his eyes, rose from his seat, and turned to look toward the direction of the entrance.

Qing Xia True Master slightly bowed in respect toward the entrance.

Moments later, a procession entered the hall.

The person in the lead, wearing a Taoist robe similar to Qing Xia True Master and a Purple Gold Taoist Crown, with billowing sleeves, appeared to be around forty, with a refined and ethereal look, radiating a detached elegance as if an exiled immortal descended to the mortal world.

No introductions were necessary; at first glance, everyone present knew this person had to be the Sect Master of Daluo Sect, the foremost individual in Taoism, a contemporary True Monarch—Qingxu!

"Respectful greetings to Sect Leader Brother."

Qing Xia True Master spoke reverently.

"Greetings to Qingxu True Monarch!"

Everyone present, whether Tao Foundation stage powerhouses or Martial Arts Masters, all greeted with fists clasped.

A True Monarch stands like a king in the Cultivation World, truly reigning from the summit, overlooking the world!

This was the first time Li Fei had seen one of the apex figures among 'One Peak, Three Cults, Five True Monarchs, Seven Martial Saints.'

"No need for formalities, dear sister, and everyone else, please."

Qingxu True Monarch first assisted Qing Xia True Master to her feet with a smile, and then addressed the assembled crowd.

He then led Qing Xia True Master and those who had followed him into the hall to the main row of tables at the front, where they took their seats in turn:

"Everyone, please be seated."

Once everyone was seated, Li Fei noticed that to the left of Qingxu True Monarch sat a thin old man.

And to the right sat a burly man, clearly a practitioner of Martial Arts.

Qing Xia True Master took the second place on the left.

The second place on the right seemed to be another Martial Arts practitioner as well, exuding a heavy aura of lethality, unhidden.

"The first on the left side of Qingxu True Monarch is Peak Master Qing Yun of Flying Cloud Peak, the enforcer of Daluo Sect rules, and he ranks third in the Sect."

Ke Yan, sitting next to Li Fei, whispered an introduction:

"The first on the right, with the Taoist name Qing Fan, is a Great Grandmaster!"

"You already know the second on the left, Qing Xia True Master. The second on the right, with the Taoist name Qing Lin, is a Martial Arts Master."

So for tonight's Qionghua banquet, Daluo Sect was attended by a True Monarch, a Great Grandmaster, two True Masters, and a Martial Arts Master!

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As a Great Grandmaster, Qing Fan took the first seat to the right, a rank slightly lower than Flying Cloud Peak's Peak Master, Qing Yun True Master.

In the Martial Arts Cultivation, above the Tao Foundation Stage is the Martial Arts Master, followed by the Martial Arts Grandmaster, and finally, the Martial Saint.

Whereas in Magic cultivation, above the Possession Stage's Great Mage is the True Spirit Realm's True Master, and the ultimate is the True One Realm's True Monarch.

There is one fewer major realm in magic cultivation compared to martial arts.

Therefore, the rank of True Master corresponds to two Martial Arts Realms. Whether a contemporary True Master is comparable to a Martial Arts Master or a Martial Arts Grandmaster mainly depends on how powerful his Lifebound Magic Items are and how many he possesses?

The combat power of Flying Cloud Peak's Peak Master, Qing Yun True Master, naturally matches that of a Great Grandmaster, but this wasn't the reason for his higher ranking over Qing Fan Great Grandmaster.

The path of Magic began with both Buddhism and Taoism.

It can be said that the world's Taoism and Buddhism both rose to prominence through their mastery of magic.

The reason why those cults all focus on cultivating magic is that magic can easily bewitch people.

Of course, for the well-established Buddhist and Taoist practices, it's not about bewitching; what they have is called faith!

In light of this, whether it's the Taoist Three Sects or Pudu Temple—which hold both Magic and Martial Arts in high regard—the ones who truly wield the power of speech are the practitioners of the path of Magic.

This is why Qing Yun True Master holds a higher status than Qing Fan Great Grandmaster.

"Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend our gathering here at Daluo Sect. On behalf of Daluo Sect, I would like to express our gratitude," said Qingxu True Monarch, lifting his cup from the table, "I toast to all of you."

The crowd raised their cups in response.

After finishing their drinks, the banquet officially commenced.

Daluo Sect didn't prepare any spirited performances for the audience, so the atmosphere was slightly subdued.

Seeing this, Qing Xia True Master volunteered several toasts and then began to drink with the representatives of the thirteen universities in turn.

Soon, it was Wu'an University's turn.

"I heard that the leader of Wu'an University this time is a student named Martial Arts," inquired Qing Xia True Master.

Upon hearing this, Martial Arts promptly stood up to greet with a bow,

"Junior Martial Arts, has seen the True Master."

"Please, have a seat, there's no need for formalities," Qing Xia said with a smile, "Your renown has reached even Daluo Mountain; your speed in advancing to the Tao Foundation Stage is unprecedented, truly a formidable younger generation. This cup is to congratulate Wu'an University for recruiting such a peerless genius!"

Hearing this, Ke Yan and the other two professors also stood up, raising their glasses in unison,

"Many thanks, True Master Qing Xia."

Though Qing Xia True Master had respected other universities with just one toast earlier, she didn't seem to want to conclude there, continuing with a smile,

"The Martial Arts World's long-sealed records have been broken, signifying that the development of Martial Arts is becoming ever more vigorous. This is indeed a fortunate event for all Martial Artists! Thus, I propose that we all drink to celebrate the emergence of this outstanding talent!"

At this, Martial Arts was momentarily stunned.

That was quite an honor!

He turned to look at Ke Yan, wondering if it was due to some 'homework' done beforehand.

Ke Yan whispered, "It's nothing to do with me, you're the one who's casting the shine."

The room quieted down, Qingxu True Monarch being the first to raise his glass, and the others followed suit upon seeing this.

Thus, one True Monarch, one Great Grandmaster, two True Masters, over a dozen Martial Arts Masters, and scores of Tao Foundation Stage powerhouses drank again together—

To toast one individual!

After downing the drink, Martial Arts immediately bowed to everyone,

"Junior thanks all the seniors for their high regard, I am overwhelmed with your kindness."

"There's no need to be overwhelmed; your record as 'the first in history' certainly merits this celebration," Qingxu True Monarch said with a smile.

Listening to this, Ke Yan and the two Wuda professors felt honored, and many onlookers also showed looks of envy.

After this banquet, the name Martial Arts was sure to become known throughout the land!

"Thank you, True Monarch!"

Martial Arts bowed again.

Just at that moment, a voice suddenly arose,

"True Monarch Qingxu, and everyone, I have a suggestion."

The crowd turned to look in unison.

They saw Nolan Zhi standing up.

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