Lin Chen and Huo Lingshuang traveled quickly and arrived at the Quicksand Sect after half a month.
The open space outside the Quicksand Sect was filled with various giant ships and majestic mounts, dazzling the eyes.
The Quicksand Sect’s gates were wide open, receiving guests from all directions.
Not every cultivator who ca was qualified to be warmly received inside the sect; either you were a sect disciple with considerable strength, or you were a loose cultivator with enough strength and reputation.
Loose cultivator Sub-Saint?
Sorry, we do not entertain!
Huo Lingshuang could only take out a token, report her identity, and inquire, "Due to so matters, I got separated from the elders of my sect. Have my fellow sect mbers arrived?"
The disciple in charge of reception checked the record in the Jade Slip with his Divine Sense and smiled: "They have already arrived. Please co in."
Huo Lingshuang and Lin Chen received two tokens as their Pass Tokens for entry and exit.
"Thankfully, the Heavenly Crane Sect is also on the participant list, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to get through this gate."
Huo Lingshuang turned her head to seek Lin Chen’s opinion: "After entering here, I’m afraid we’ll have to et with the fellow sect mbers. Is that okay?"
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "I am your slave. Wherever you go, I go. Just find a good reason."
Huo Lingshuang gave Lin Chen a subtle look, with a hint of resentnt in her eyes.
I am your slave!
Under the guidance of the receiving disciple, the two arrived before a lofty mountain peak.
The entire lofty mountain peak had been artificially remodeled with countless suspended platforms, resembling blooming lotus petals. Every platform had nurous houses, enough to accommodate hundreds of people.
Lin Chen, observing the entire mountain peak, laughed: "Quite creative. These suspended platforms vary in height. I imagine the stronger and higher-ranked a sect is, the higher they can reside."
Huo Lingshuang nodded: "That’s right. In the Eighteen Regions of the Heavenly God Realm, each region’s sects are clearly ranked. So it’s clear that accommodation follows these rules, and no one feels the distribution is unfair."
Lin Chen curiously asked: "How is the ranking in the Eleventh Region, and what is the position of the Heavenly Crane Sect?"
Huo Lingshuang replied: "The sect rankings are divided into four levels: Holy Land, Heavenly Sect, Mystic Sect, and Cloud Sect."
"The Holy Land is the top sect in the region, possessing imnse power. This strength includes two factors: having more than a hundred Saints and at least one, if not multiple, mighty Peak Saints. Such figures have overwhelming strength over ordinary Saints and are emblematic figures of their sects."
"The second level is the Heavenly Sect. The range for Heavenly Sects is broader, generally requiring two-digit numbers of Saints within the sect. Our Heavenly Crane Sect has eighteen Saints, placing us within the Heavenly Sect, though relatively low-ranked within it."
"Following this is the Mystic Sect, which has Saints but not many, usually less than two digits and lacks the kind of demon-level Saints previously described."
"The last level, Cloud Sect, lacks Saints in the sect. There are countless Cloud Sects of varying sizes, but without Saints, their status is naturally the lowest, and they have no say."
"At the Alliance Conference, the top three levels can participate and enter the Quicksand Sect. Cloud Sects can attend without restriction but are not formally received and must stay outside the sect, rely observing the festivities. If there are duels, those are also held outside the sect where they can spectate."
Lin Chen recalled Xi Dongcheng’s West King Palace and asked: "I heard a disciple of the West King Palace say it belongs to the Five Extres. Is this ’extre’ the sa as a Holy Land?"
Huo Lingshuang explained: "Extre represents the utmost, the limit, a shorthand for Holy Land. For example, in our First Region, we have six Holy Lands, which together are referred to as the Six Extres. It’s concise and easy to rember."
Lin Chen responded with an "Oh," and laughed: "What if a Mystic Sect doesn’t have enough Saints but has a demon-level Saint who can fight ten at a ti? How does that count?"
Huo Lingshuang laughed: "If such a demon exists, their sect would be elevated to a Heavenly Sect. After all, if one can match ten, the sect’s overall strength naturally qualifies as a Heavenly Sect."
Lin Chen nodded: "It’s clearly and distinctly divided. Do sects of different levels have subordinate relationships?"
Huo Lingshuang shook her head: "There are no prescribed subordinate relationships. Every sect is independently autonomous; however, it’s each sect’s choice to find backing for developnt, and no one can deny that."
Lin Chen laughed: "Indeed. Having backers doesn’t equate to complete subordination; there’s still a degree of independence, just needing to pay tribute in ordinary tis and make certain sacrifices when help is needed."
Huo Lingshuang smiled, lips pressed: "Indeed."
Lin Chen curiously asked: "Your Heavenly Crane Sect is among the Heavenly Sects but is ranked low. Have you sought Holy Lands or other Heavenly Sects for backing?"
Huo Lingshuang shook her head: "The Heavenly Crane Sect doesn’t have backing but does have allies. We are allies with the Green Ghost Sect. When there are matters, we help each other out. The Green Ghost Sect has more than twenty Saints. Together, our two sects almost have fifty Saints, and generally speaking, no one would dare provoke us."
Huo Lingshuang paused, adding: "Conflicts of interest and tensions are normal, but not everyone would dare casually claim they can destroy the Heavenly Crane Sect. Holy Lands have the power, but we naturally don’t provoke Holy Lands. If such an event occurs, even allies might abandon us, waiting for their demise."
"Let’s go et the elders of the sect."
Lin Chen nodded, obediently following behind Huo Lingshuang as they flew to the Heavenly Crane Sect’s residence.
The protruding platforms on the lofty mountain peak ford rings, with the highest position having the largest area, best scenery, and widest spacing. Descending a ring would appear denser, lacking the feeling of "will ascend the summit and view other mountains as small."
The Heavenly Crane Sect’s residence was midway up the mountain, not too high nor too low, a standard position that was lacking above but surplus below.
The two fell onto the platform, where two n stood in front of the houses, turning their heads with surprised expressions in their eyes.
Huo Lingshuang respectfully saluted: "Greetings, Uncle Zhao and Uncle Zhang."
Middle-aged Uncle Zhao asked: "Huo Lingshuang, why have you co?"
Huo Lingshuang answered: "I went to visit a friend at the Snow Demon Valley, but heard he was attending the conference. I was free, so I ca as well to take a look."
Uncle Zhao said "Oh," his eyes falling on Lin Chen’s face while furrowing his brows: "Who is he?"
Huo Lingshuang answered: "His na is Lin Chen. I captured him together with others during the Star Sea trial as an alien race cultivator..."
Uncle Zhao’s eyes brightened: "Is he the alien slave you ntioned, capable of Star Sky Jump?"
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