211: Two women meet

Inside a quiet room of Myriad Sound Sect, the scent of sandalwood wafted.

Purple Spirit Fairy, with her delicate hands, lightly sketched on a massive sea chart.

The chart not only marked the Righteous Path's sphere of influence in the Inner Sea but also depicted, in vermilion, the islands occupied by Demonic Path Sects.

Myriad Sound Sect's business now extended throughout the Star Palace's twelve islands and the surrounding territories.

But this was not enough.

To truly establish a lasting foundation that no one would dare to underestimate, she had to extend her reach into darker, yet more prosperous, Domains.

She wanted both the Righteous and Demonic Paths.

As she pondered deeply, a respectful voice from a maid came from outside the door.

“Sect Leader, Elder Luo from Star Palace requests an audience.”

Purple Spirit Fairy’s hand, holding the brush, paused slightly.

Elder Luo?

This Elder held a significant position in Star Palace; ordinary matters would not involve him personally, and he was more like a spokesperson for Star Palace’s legendary Grand Elder.

Myriad Sound Sect’s current success was inseparable from Star Palace’s overt and covert support.

Purple Spirit Fairy dared not be negligent and immediately rose, personally walking to the door of the pavilion.

“Elder Luo, it is an honor to have you here; this Junior has failed to greet you properly.”

Elder Luo, seeing Purple Spirit Fairy personally come out to greet him, quickly waved his hand, his face full of kind smiles.

“Sect Leader Purple Spirit is too polite; it is I, Luo, who has presumptuously disturbed you.”

He dared not show the slightest arrogance.

This woman before him was not only a business genius of the Chaotic Star Sea but also the one whom the mysterious Grand Elder had specifically instructed to look after.

His own cultivation and status were not enough to put on airs in front of her.

Purple Spirit Fairy welcomed Elder Luo into the pavilion and offered him spiritual tea.

“May I ask, Elder Luo, what brings you here today?”

Elder Luo took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and his expression became a bit more serious.

“Sect Leader Purple Spirit, I have been instructed by the Star Palace Grand Elder to specially invite the Sect Leader to Floating Immortal Island for a discussion.”

Floating Immortal Island!

Purple Spirit Fairy’s heart gave a sudden leap.

Having managed Myriad Sound Sect for many years, she had naturally heard of this legendary place.

That was the true core of Star Palace, the residence of the mysterious Grand Elder who had never shown her face but had, by her own power, changed the entire landscape of the Chaotic Star Sea.

Over the years, she had received countless favors and help from the other party, yet she did not even know if the other party was male or female, or what her name was.

Today, she was finally going to meet this person behind the scenes.

An unspeakable mix of nervousness and curiosity surged in her heart.

“This Junior obeys.” Purple Spirit Fairy suppressed the turmoil in her heart and calmly assented.

She had intended to invite Elder Luo to stay a little longer and try to glean some information.

However, Elder Luo stood up and politely declined, “Sect Leader, there’s no need to be so polite. I still need to inform another person, so I won’t stay long.”

With that, he bid farewell and left, leaving Purple Spirit Fairy alone, staring at the still-warm spiritual tea, lost in thought.

…

Kui Xing Island.

This island was perpetually shrouded in an aura of Yin evil Qi, and at its center, a massive Formation suppressing the ancient Yao Beast, Thunder Roc, slowly operated, emitting rumbling sounds.

Ling Yuling, dressed in Star Palace Executive robes, stood at the core of the Formation, directing dozens of Formation Masters to reinforce a cracking Formation base.

Her expression was focused, fine beads of sweat trickled down her forehead, and a hint of persistent fatigue lingered on her beautiful face.

Since being highly regarded by the Grand Elder and experiencing rapid advancement in her cultivation, the burden on her shoulders had grown heavier.

This great monster-suppressing Formation concerned the safety of the entire Inner Sea and could not afford the slightest mistake.

Just then, a streak of light descended from the horizon, revealing Elder Luo’s figure.

“Executive Ling.”

“Elder Luo?” Ling Yuling was a little surprised and quickly went to meet him, “Why have you personally come to this place?”

Elder Luo looked at the young girl he had watched grow up, his heart filled with emotion.

How many years had it been? Her cultivation had already reached Core Formation Middle Stage, nearly on par with his own.

He explained his purpose.

“The Grand Elder has summoned you. Please, Executive Ling, proceed immediately to Floating Immortal Island.”

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuling’s expression became solemn, without the slightest hesitation.

She immediately called two Core Formation fellow disciples and clearly handed over the task of guarding this place.

“Elder Luo, this Junior will go ahead.”

She bowed to Elder Luo from a distance, then transformed into a swift streak of light, rushing towards Tianxing City with decisive speed.

Elder Luo watched her retreating figure, marveling.

“This girl truly has the demeanor of a great general.”

He suddenly recalled Purple Spirit Fairy, whom he had just met, and a thought involuntarily arose in his mind.

He wondered, between Ling Yuling and Sect Leader Purple Spirit, who held more weight in the Grand Elder’s heart?

…

Tianxing City Inner City, Teleportation Formation.

Purple Spirit Fairy, wearing a veil, stood quietly to the side. She had received the notification earlier and had set off first.

However, with her Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivation, her flying speed was ultimately limited.

Just as she was pondering how to find the legendary Floating Immortal Island, a swift streak of light descended from the sky, landing not far away.

The light dissipated, revealing a woman dressed in Star Palace attire.

The woman was tall, with an exceptionally beautiful face, and her brows carried a heroic and authoritative air, though a hint of weariness was hidden deep in her eyes.

The moment their gazes met, both saw a flicker of admiration in the other’s eyes.

What a beautiful woman!

What an ethereal temperament!

Purple Spirit Fairy praised in her heart; she had met countless people but had never seen a woman with such a cold and sharp temperament, yet so beautiful that it made one’s heart tremble.

And Ling Yuling’s heart was even more shaken.

Although the woman in front of her wore a veil and her full appearance couldn’t be seen, those eyes that seemed to speak, and that ethereal temperament as if she didn’t belong to the Mortal world, instantly made her think of a name.

The number one beauty of the Chaotic Star Sea, Sect Leader of Myriad Sound Sect, Purple Spirit Fairy.

Purple Spirit Fairy smiled sweetly, her lotus steps moving lightly as she proactively stepped forward.

Her voice was clear and melodious like an oriole emerging from a valley, carrying a hint of just-right closeness.

“This Fairy from Star Palace, my name is Wang Ning. I am new here, and I dare to ask, Fairy, where can one find the Star Palace’s Floating Immortal Island?”

She used her real name, known only to a select few like Lin Feng and Fan Jingmei.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuling no longer had any doubts.

Floating Immortal Island was the Grand Elder’s place of secluded cultivation, utterly unknown to outsiders.

For this woman to accurately name it and appear at this time, she must have also received the Grand Elder’s summons.

She subconsciously looked up, pointing to the clear sky above.

“It is above this city.”

With that, Ling Yuling showed a sincere smile and proactively revealed her identity.

“I am Ling Yuling, an Executive of Star Palace. May I ask, Fairy, are you Purple Spirit Fairy of Myriad Sound Sect?”

Purple Spirit Fairy, seeing her immediately identify her, a flicker of surprise crossed her beautiful eyes, then she gently nodded.

“Precisely.”

Receiving the affirmative answer, Ling Yuling’s smile became even more cordial.

She had long admired this legendary extraordinary woman.

Star Palace had a vast enterprise, with various administrative tasks as complex as tangled threads, often leaving her breathless.

She had heard, more than once, during Star Palace Elder meetings, the Elders’ praises for the Sect Leader of Myriad Sound Sect.

Now that the Immortal Master was before her, Ling Yuling would not miss the opportunity to make a connection.

“Purple Spirit Fairy, I have long admired your reputation!” Ling Yuling took a step forward and said enthusiastically, “I have long wished to visit Fairy, but I have always been entangled in worldly affairs and unable to do so.”

“Sister Ling, you overpraise me,” Purple Spirit Fairy chuckled, “Executive Ling, at such a young age, holds a high position, and your cultivation is far beyond what this Junior can achieve. You are truly a favored daughter of heaven.”

The two women’s mutual praise was heartfelt.

One admired the other’s business acumen, while the other appreciated her cultivation and status.

Ling Yuling even intimately took Purple Spirit Fairy’s hand.

“Since both of us are here by the Grand Elder’s command, why don’t we travel together?”

“Alright.”

Purple Spirit Fairy readily agreed.

The two peerless beauties, capable of stirring up storms in the Chaotic Star Sea, thus met before the Teleportation Formation, joined hands, transformed into two streaks of light, and soared into the sky, flying towards the immortal island in the clouds, which Mortals could never glimpse.