Chapter 370: My Saintess Peak Shall Also Accept Disciples!

Inside the Main Peak Discussion Hall of the Zilin Holy Land.

The Peak Masters of every hall and peak had already arrived.

They had all received a notification from Saintess Peak.

They were here to discuss the matter of the Zilin Holy Land’s entrance selection tomorrow.

The problem was, they didn’t know what there was to discuss.

Shouldn’t the entrance selection just be handled by the Hall of Rites and Laws?

It would follow the same old routine: they would sit among the clouds and observe the performance of the newcomers.

Finally, based on the candidates’ talent, bone structure, and whether they were suited for the Dao of their respective peaks, they would recruit them.

Therefore, they didn’t see why a discussion was necessary.

But since Her Highness the Saintess had said so, they had no choice.

Her Highness the Saintess was the future Holy Lord; who would dare not come?

Not showing up would be failing to give the Saintess Face. If she didn’t make things difficult for you in the future, who would she target?

Just as the Hall Masters, Peak Masters, and some Elders and Enshrined Experts were chatting in the discussion hall, a streak of Sword Qi suddenly descended.

Everyone shut their mouths and stood respectfully at their designated positions.

A moment later, a young woman wearing a sword uniform walked in.

Following behind Jiang Qingshang was a young woman wearing a light pink long dress.

Everyone knew that this girl was Her Highness the Saintess’s best friend.

Jiang Qingshang crossed the hall, stepped up the stairs, and sat upon the Holy Lord’s throne of the Zilin Holy Land.

Qu Ke stood by her side.

“Today, the primary purpose was to discuss the Holy Land selection taking place the day after tomorrow.”

Jiang Qingshang spoke slowly, her clear and cold voice echoing throughout the hall.

“However, I will not have much leisure time in the coming days. Therefore, while we are here today, let us address the matters for the next Holy Land meeting as well.”

“Does anyone have matters to discuss?”

The Hall Master of the Hall of Rites and Laws stepped forward:

“Reporting to Your Highness, the Dragon Cry Twin Girls of the Long Ming Holy Land have already arrived at the Qianye Continent. It is estimated they will reach our Holy Land in four days.”

“The Dragon Cry Twin Girls are coming to my Holy Land to study?”

Jiang Qingshang was slightly surprised, her willow-like brows furrowing slightly.

Not only Jiang Qingshang, but everyone in the hall was somewhat surprised upon hearing this news.

The Dragon Cry Twin Girls were the Saintesses of the Long Ming Holy Land, and even more so, the Saintesses of the Longming Continent.

Unless something major happened, it was impossible for the Saintesses of an entire continent to go to another continent for so-called’study’.

“What is the specific reason? Did something happen at the Long Ming Holy Land?” Jiang Qingshang asked.

“Yes, something indeed happened in the Longming Continent.”

The Hall Master of the Hall of Rites and Laws nodded.

“As Your Highness knows, the Long Ming Holy Land has been divided into two factions since fifteen thousand years ago.”

“One is the ‘Soul Faction,’ and the other is the ‘Technique Faction.’”

“The conflict between the two factions has been continuously escalating in recent years.”

“However, due to the presence of Long Ming, who suppressed the conflict with powerful methods and strongly advocated for dual cultivation of both factions, the relationship between the two groups has eased slightly over the years.”

“But the undercurrents between the two factions remain.”

“This time, Long Ming’s cultivation was completely crippled by Lin Xun, and the suppressed conflict has erupted entirely.”

“To ensure the safety of his daughters, Long Ming sent his two daughters to our Zilin Holy Land.”

“Under the guise of studying, they seek the protection of our Zilin Holy Land.”

On the Holy Lord’s throne, Jiang Qingshang rested her chin on her fair palm, her slender fingers like jade scallion stalks lightly tapping on the jade seat.

In the hall, everyone waited for the Saintess to make a decision.

“The Long Ming Holy Lord has some friendship with our Zilin Holy Land. We can help with this, and we should.”

Jiang Qingshang spoke.

“Moreover, I met them at the Rootless Secret Realm. Although we didn’t have much contact, they are indeed two decent women.”

“However, since they are here to study, there is no need for a grand welcome. Treat them as ordinary Disciples.”

“Yes.”

Everyone responded in unison.

They knew that Her Highness the Saintess was being considerate of the Dragon Cry Saintesses.

After all, with such a major event occurring at the Long Ming Holy Land, they must be in a very bad mood and wouldn’t want to be disturbed.

If they were welcomed with great fanfare now, letting every Disciple in the Holy Land know that the ‘Dragon Cry Twin Girls’ had come to Zilin Holy Land to study…

That would only add pressure to them for no reason.

“Your Highness, then the peak where the Dragon Cry Saintesses will study is…”

The Hall Master of the Hall of Rites and Laws looked at Jiang Qingshang with some anticipation.

“I believe the Dragon Cry Twin Girls can come to my Spirit Talisman Hall to study the Dao of Talismans.”

The Hall Master of the Spirit Talisman Hall was the first to step forward.

“No, no, no.”

The Peak Master of Sword Peak also stepped forward.

“Those from the Long Ming Holy Land are all mages and are not good at close combat. If they come to my Sword Peak, my Sword Peak can help them overcome their weaknesses.”

“Ridiculous, truly ridiculous. The Long Ming Holy Land is famous for its Techniques. To distract themselves with the study of the Sword Dao would be to neglect the root for the branches.”

The Hall Master of the Artisan Hall cupped his hands.

“Reporting to Her Highness the Saintess, the Dragon Cry Twin Girls can come to my Artisan Hall to learn the Dao of Crafting. This won’t delay their original cultivation, and they can learn an extra skill.”

“Give it a rest! Your Artisan Hall is full of crude men. You just want to trick the Dragon Cry Twin Girls into being ornaments for your hall!” The Peak Master of Spear Peak directly exposed him.

“Tsk! What do you know?” The Hall Master of the Artisan Hall was very disdainful. “Everyone in our Artisan Hall is a warm-hearted man! If the Dragon Cry Twin Girls come to my Artisan Hall, they certainly won’t suffer even a bit of grievance.”

“Stop talking nonsense. You all just want to form a good relationship with the Dragon Cry Twin Girls. If they return to the Long Ming Holy Land in the future, it would be a good piece of Karma.”

“No! We simply want to give some warmth to these sisters who are far from home!”

“Pah!”

In the discussion hall, another argument broke out.

Qu Ke watched them bickering with great interest, finding it quite amusing.

As for Jiang Qingshang, she had long since grown used to it.

“Stop arguing.”

After a short while, Jiang Qingshang, having made her decision, spoke indifferently.

The girl’s voice wasn’t loud, but it caused the entire hall to fall silent.

Everyone bowed to Jiang Qingshang in a salute.

“There is no need for further discussion. The Dragon Cry Twin Girls will come to my Saintess Peak.”

“Yes.”

Hearing the Saintess say this, although they still felt some regret, it was indeed the best outcome.

Saintess Peak actually had another name: Purple Lotus Peak.

It was originally the peak where the Holy Lord taught and passed on the Dao.

However, for the past few generations, the Holy Lords only had a single lineage, with only one female Disciple. That female Disciple naturally became the Saintess.

Thus, it gradually became known as Saintess Peak.

At Saintess Peak, the Dragon Cry Twin Girls could indeed find enough peace and quiet, and it also suited their status. It was indeed the best choice.

“Since there are no objections, then the matter is settled.”

Jiang Qingshang scanned the crowd.

“Are there any other matters?”

Everyone remained silent; no one else stepped forward.

“Very well. In that case, I will speak regarding the Holy Land entrance selection the day after tomorrow.”

“For the selection the day after tomorrow, my Saintess Peak shall also accept Disciples!”

Note: 【I’ve been watching the matches lately and haven’t saved up any drafts. It’s a bit frustrating. I’ll see if I can write a few hundred more words before bed.】