After Tian Yang left the Immortal Sword Clan’s residence, the guard notified Ren Xia of the situation in advance through her communication jade slip.
"A business partner with my medallion, huh?" Ren Xia was puzzled after receiving this news.
Although she had business partners, she couldn’t recall giving any of them her medallion. As a matter of fact, she hadn’t given out a medallion for the last fifty years.
When Ren Xia asked for a description of the man, the guard described Tian Yang in his disguise. Naturally, Ren Xia didn’t recognize this description and only found the situation more puzzling.
"A man with my medallion and claiming to be a business partner, huh? How interesting."
Thus, Ren Xia patiently waited for her mysterious business partner at the Celestial Sword Sect.
A few weeks later, Tian Yang arrived at the Celestial Sword Sect.
The Celestial Sword Sect was one of the top sects in the Divine Heavens during the Primordial Era, its prestige and influence rivaling even the Seven Divine Sword Peaks.
Like the Seven Divine Sword Peaks, the Celestial Sword Sect specialized in sword cultivation, but their philosophies differed greatly.
While the Seven Divine Sword Peaks emphasized raw power, overwhelming force, and unshakable might, the Celestial Sword Sect cultivated a style that was elegant, fluid, and swift—like a blade of light cutting through the heavens.
Their techniques were said to be as graceful as flowing water yet as deadly as a falling star, embodying both beauty and lethality in perfect harmony. This elegant and fluid swordsmanship naturally attracted more female sword cultivators.
Because of this, the majority of the Celestial Sword Sect’s population was female, setting it apart from other top-ranking sects of the Divine Heavens. Though not exclusively a sect for women, it had long been recognized as a haven for female swordmasters, producing some of the most powerful and revered swordswomen in history.
Tian Yang approached their entrance, which was guarded by two female disciples.
"I am looking for Lady Ren Xia from the Immortal Sword Clan," Tian Yang showed the guards the medallion as he spoke.
Since the disciples couldn’t determine whether the medallion was real or fake, they had no choice but to notify a sect elder for assistance.
Under normal circumstances, the guards would have allowed Tian Yang to enter the sect without much issue. However, this situation was different. Ren Xia was the young lady of the Immortal Sword Clan. Because of her exalted status, the Celestial Sword Sect treated her differently, enforcing stricter protocols and ensuring that only those who passed their scrutiny could approach her.
A sect elder arrived half an hour later and asked Tian Yang a few questions before leaving to contact Ren Xia.
"Lady Ren, there is someone who wishes to see you. He has your medallion and claims to be a business partner," the sect elder notified Ren Xia. "Should I bring him to you?"
"Yes, but bring him to the Seventh Celestial Peak. I’ll be waiting for him at the Blossom Garden there," said Ren Xia.
"I understand. I’ll bring him to you immediately."
Even sect elders had to act like servants before the presence of the Immortal Clans.
Sometime later, the sect elder led Tian Yang to the Blossom Garden in the Seventh Celestial Peak.
The Blossom Garden was a tranquil retreat where disciples went to relax and meditate.
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