Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1053: Chapter 842: Sparring

In front of the onlooking members of the Sky Patrol Department, some of the Four Sects were curious, some were nervous, while others remained calm.

The Four Great Hidden Sects did not recruit many people, but they all selected exceptionally talented individuals for "elite training" from a young age.

They were meticulously planned and cultivated early on, with guidance from the elders within the sect.

In comparison, the Sky Patrol Department recruited excellent talents and masters from all over the country, more like being "forged" in a large melting pot.

Soon, Fang Qingxiao led the group to the square within the Vermilion Bird Palace.

Here, Nangong Li, Qin Lan, and many other Vermilion Bird Imperial Envoys were already waiting.

Around them, there were also many envoys from other Imperials who had come along.

Fang Qingxiao went to converse with the Four Sects, and it was also the duty of the Vermilion Bird Imperial to handle the reception.

As to why it was only the Vermilion Bird Imperial...

Would one Qilin Imperial need all four Imperials of the Sky Patrol to come and welcome them?

"Here they come, the experts of the Four Great Hidden Sects!" Ding Jin whispered.

Su Yuan looked up, a trace of interest appearing in his eyes.

Just among the rankings of the Burning Sun’s Top Hundred:

Second, Mo Mei Valley, Wenren Feng!

Fifth, Yulun Mountain, Ruan Jinglun!

Fourteenth, Zicheng Mountain, Yang Ming.

Twenty-seventh, Divine Thought Path, Meng Zha Yue.

...

Among the top ten, there were two people;

Among the top thirty, there were two more.

Among the top hundred, there were five more!

Among them, Wenren Feng and Ruan Jinglun were ranked even higher than Nangong True Monarch!

Of course, although the Top Hundred Rankings are relatively fair and objective, they are based on some existing information for conjecture and evaluation, and are not necessarily absolute.

Especially for experts at the top ten level, who rarely make a move.

Without fighting a match or engaging in more battles, it’s hard to say who’s strong and who’s weak.

Soon, Fang Qingxiao led Dan Taimeng to sit on the large chair on the north side of the square.

"I didn’t expect the Four Sects to send this person over."

When Su Yuan saw Dan Taimeng, he immediately recognized her as the Spirit Venerable of the Divine Thought Path from before.

If it’s to form the Qilin Imperial, surely a King Level Spirit Venerable from the Four Great Sects would be sent.

Otherwise, experts from each sect, who are already unfamiliar with the Sky Patrol Department, are less likely to accept the jurisdiction of its King Level, which might cause some friction.

Su Yuan just didn’t expect it to be someone he knew.

But then, Su Yuan recalled something.

Looking at the beautiful and alluring Dan Taimeng, and then at Fang Qingxiao beside her with slightly awkward expressions...

Su Yuan’s expression subtly changed, and he seemed to be pondering over a thought.

However, while Su Yuan was curious because of his acquaintance with Dan Taimeng, the rest of the people had already been sizing each other up early on.

The Vermilion Bird Courtiers stood on the right side, while the Four Sects stood on the left side, and both sides were looking at each other.

Especially the experts on both sides, who drew the most attention.

Wenren Feng, with black hair interspersed with white, was slender and had an ethereal temperament.

Ruan Jinglun, tall and sturdy, exuded a calm aura, his eyes full of vitality, as if he had a thousand thoughts.

Yang Ming from Zicheng Mountain was a sharp-dressed, tall and lean man.

Meng Zha Yue of the Divine Thought Path was a quiet middle-aged female daoist.

As for the Vermilion Bird Imperial side, the most eye-catching figure was naturally True Monarch Nangong Li in his Red Bright Vermilion Bird Robe.

In addition, Jiang Lan with the red jade at his waist and Su Yuan of the Third Rank were also naturally within the primary observation range of the Four Sects.

Seeing the people below sizing up each other, Fang Qingxiao waited for a while before standing up to speak.

"I am Fang Qingxiao, representing the Sky Patrol Department, and welcome Dan Tai Spirit Venerable and the experts of the Four Great Sects to Yan Court."

Upon hearing this, the Vermilion Bird Courtiers politely cupped their hands toward the people of the Four Sects.

Dan Taimeng chuckled softly, "Imperial Envoy Fang is too courteous."

The people of the Four Sects also returned the courtesy.

Wenren Feng’s expression remained calm throughout, Ruan Jinglun, who seemed more like the leader of the Four Sects, led the group in returning the courtesy.

Fang Qingxiao said, "Nowadays, with consecutive disasters rising and the Dragon Vein about to manifest, the competition for the Dragon Vein will not be far off.

However, Qiguang is eyeing dangerously, and the Grey Realm lurks from the sidelines, so we also need more strength.

The Red Emperor has ordered that after consultation with the Four Great Sects, we will establish the Fifth Imperial of the Sky Patrol—’Qilin Imperial.’

The Qilin Imperial will be half under Great Flame, half under the sects, and in the future, it will be under the command of Dan Tai Spirit Venerable, and all sect disciples within the department will also merge into the Qilin Imperial.

The Grand Ceremony for establishing the Imperial will be held on a selected date. Since everyone is here for the first time, please rest and get acquainted for a few days."

Saying this, Fang Qingxiao’s expression turned slightly solemn as he looked at the people of the Four Sects:

"Although you have stood in Hidden Sects before, reclusive and focused solely on cultivation.

But once you join the Sky Patrol Department, you must hold Great Flame dearly in your heart, not to say sacrificing oneself for the nation, but also not to act recklessly within the department."

Fang Qingxiao did not deliberately use his King Level authority to coerce everyone, but his words still exerted a strong pressure on Ruan Jinglun and the others from the Four Sects.

This is no child’s play. Hidden Sect people are usually used to following their own way, and suddenly having so many people forming the Fifth Imperial could be problematic!

If they slack or defy orders at a critical moment, that would be catastrophic!

Given that everyone is new, Fang Qingxiao’s words at this moment were relatively lenient.

Dan Taimeng waited for a while and said, "Don’t worry, Imperial Envoy Fang, as long as the Sky Patrol Department does not discriminate against us from the Four Sects, we will follow the rules and fully cooperate.

If there is any issue among our people, there is no need for Imperial Envoy Fang or even the Red Emperor to intervene, I will handle it myself!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Qingxiao withdrew his gaze from the people from the Four Sects and nodded, "I hope that the people of the Four Sects will work with us to face the disasters together."

"Yes!"

The people from the Four Sects immediately responded.

Su Yuan saw this scene and couldn’t help but chuckle to himself.

Such perfect cooperation.

Others might not understand, but by a stroke of luck, Su Yuan knew there seemed to be something between the two.

This Dan Tai Spirit Venerable was clearly covering for Fang Qingxiao.

Fang Qingxiao looked to the right and said, "Here are some of our Vermilion Bird Imperial’s elite envoys. In the future, the Four—no, Five Imperials will inevitably interact. Everyone might as well get to know each other first."

The words were polite, but there seemed to be barriers between the groups, at least the sect members remained unmoving.

As such, both sides stared at each other but no one stepped forward to greet the other.

Fang Qingxiao and Dan Taimeng understood immediately, and they had already anticipated this scene.

Dan Taimeng laughed and said, "Our Four Great Hidden Sects do not involve ourselves in worldly affairs, and it’s rare for disciples to leave the mountains.

The Sky Patrol Department, as the strongest force in our Great Flame, is renowned across the world.

Perhaps, our hidden sect disciples are not too acquainted with the masters of the Sky Patrol Department yet.

The essence of a Star Card Master lies in their strength, so why not become familiar with each other through sparring?"

Dan Taimeng looked at Fang Qingxiao beside her and asked, "Fang Yu, what do you think?"

Fang Qingxiao nodded and said, "We can do that."

The watching group of Radiant Moon and Shining Star envoys secretly became excited.

Judging by the intent of these two King Levels, it seems they want to fight!

Su Yuan looked down at the square where an array was gradually lighting up and thought to himself: indeed.

"It seems we’re going to have a few matches."

In Su Yuan’s view, today was will certainly involve some action.

In the realm of Star Card Masters, strength is respected, even if the Sky Patrol Department borrowed these people from the Four Great Hidden Sects.

But how could the many envoys of the Sky Patrol Department easily recognize these sect members?

And for the Four Great Hidden Sects, it’s the same.

Despite the renown of the Sky Patrol Department, not everyone is willing to be mobilized from a carefree and focused cultivation in the sects.

Many people are quite resentful inside.

Since it’s about to be a spar, both sides unconsciously sized each other up again.

Wenren Feng remained calm and motionless, while Ruan Jinglun, seemingly the leader of the Four Sects, looked up at Dan Taimeng.

Dan Taimeng nodded slightly, signaling him to arrange things himself.

Ruan Jinglun thought for a moment and instructed the short-haired youth next to him, who was short but quite steady, "Junior Brother Luo, why don’t you give it a try?"

"Yes, Senior Brother!" the short-haired youth responded and immediately leapt forward.

"I have long heard that the Sky Patrol Department is full of experts. I am Luo Cheng from Yulun Mountain and I am here to seek guidance."

Seeing Luo Cheng take the stage, the envoys from the Vermilion Bird couldn’t help but chatter among themselves.

"Luo Cheng seems to be a top 100 expert too!"

"Yes, one of the top three from Yulun Mountain, ranked 83rd on the top 100 list!"

"Starting with a top 100 expert? I thought it would be a bit more gradual."

"..."

Ranked 83rd on the top 100 list, that ranking alone is close to Su Yuan, the Third Rank of Vermilion Bird.

On the Vermilion Bird’s side, naturally, Nangong Li was the commander.

Nangong Li sized up Luo Cheng, pondered for a moment, and instructed, "He Zheng, you give it a try."

"Yes, Yu!"

He Zheng flew forward: "Vermilion Bird He Zheng, please instruct me, Fellow Daoist from Yulun Mountain."

The Four Great Hidden Sects each have their own independent heritage and secret realms, so their styles vary widely.

Yulun Mountain is vast and many-faceted, whether in close combat or magical techniques, most are grand and imposing, neatly ordered.

At this moment, Luo Cheng raised his hand to form a seal, and the powerful earth element above surged.

A mountain appeared, and a towering peak suddenly crashed down from above, a move akin to "Mount Tai Pressing."

Seeing this, He Zheng quickly took out his wolf-hair brush and sketched rapidly, conjuring two enormous ink-black bulls to confront the mountain above.

The giant bulls drawn by He Zheng were simulations of the epic Star Beast "Moving Mountain Barbaric Bull," possessing the immense strength to move mountains and fill seas.

At this moment, painted with He Zheng’s Ink Path, they carried about seventy to eighty percent of their strength.

The two ink-colored moving mountain bulls flew into the sky, stabilizing themselves slightly, and indeed withstood the towering mountain!

However, Luo Cheng’s eyes gleamed, and with a change of seal technique in his hands, another layer of phantom rose atop the mountain.

Instantly the layered mountains increased in power, their might surging!

He Zheng’s expression slightly changed, and he immediately swung his wolf-hair brush to paint again.

In the blink of an eye, the two bulls shuddered violently, and after a brief stalemate, they exploded into a large amount of ink.

The mountain’s momentum did not decrease and continued to crash towards He Zheng below.

The Four Sect members’ eyes brightened, while the Yulun Mountain disciples were quite proud.

"Dare to forcibly withstand my Yulun Mountain’s Jade Crest Mountain Layering Technique!"

"Jade Crest Mountain Layering, a double-shadowed mountain, able to exponentially increase its power in a short time!"

"...hmm? That person reacted very quickly...he escaped!"

At the critical moment, an ink light flashed, and He Zheng directly sat atop a swiftly flying ink sun, shooting out.

"Boom!"

The Jade Crest Mountain Layering descended, accompanied by an overwhelmingly powerful air current, causing the ground to crack and sink immediately.

"The reaction was quite fast!"

Luo Cheng frowned slightly, then changed seal techniques again, and the Jade Crest Mountain Layering was about to rise once more.

However, although these techniques had unrivaled power, the process of rising and falling appeared somewhat sluggish.

After all, these are just epic skills.

The Jade Crest Mountain Layering had just risen slightly, when in front, black light surged, and hundreds of crows had already flown to the sky.

With a "cawing" noise, the dense swarm of crows dove downward, resembling bombers heading directly towards Luo Cheng!