6 Chapter 6 Mutual ground

The power the five of them emitted was enough to alert the rest of the Floating Heavenly Bridge Sect and gather the majority of their forces.

Within minutes the skies were covered in tiny floating dots, each of which was a cultivator of at least the Foundation Establishment Realm. Hundreds, if not thousands of cultivators, all of which could cause the downfall of a city with their beauty alone.

"Elder Feng! Elder Xue! Elder Long! Elder Chu! What is the meaning of this! Why are you fighting with the emissary from the Nirvana Auction House!", another mature beauty, wearing a completely white robe which accentuated her curvy figure stepped up to the front of the group. All eyes were on her.

"But Vice Leader Chen we-", Elder Chu tried to explain herself but was cut off by the mature white garbed woman.

"No buts! I don't know why your fighting with him and I don't care! Huang Di! I have no idea why a mortal child is here but take him with you when you leave! This is Tamagahara! There is no place for a man here for anything other than business! Leave!", Vice Leader Chen's words were harsh and her tone was frigid.

The four Elders wanted to retort but they didn't want to reveal that Shen Tian might possess a Lineage.

Even Tamagahara, a Sect only filled with women had spies and moles. If they were to announce it so publicly, the fact that Shen Tian might be in the possession of a Lineage may spread to the four corners on the main continents. If that were the case, than the chances of Shen Tian surviving the month were slim at best.

Even with the Yellow Emperor protecting him.

Speaking of the Yellow Emperor....

"Hahaha! Well said Lady Chen! I'll be taking my leave now.... along with Shen Tian here....", the shit eating grin plastered on the old man's face was more than enough to annoy the Four Holy Swords. Not to mention the fact that his singular cultivation was more than enough to match if not exceed their combined one.

Shen Tian gulped under the scrutiny of the mature beauty in front of him.

He knew that she realized that he was the cause of the sudden plant growth in the area and she turned her gaze back to Huang Di.

"It seems like you've got an excellent apprentice Yellow Emperor. Although he would do well not to drag you into trouble.... and you four.... come with me". With those words, the Vice Leader of the Floating Heavenly Bridge Sect vanished in a flash of white, causing the army of beauties to disperse accordingly.

Elder Chu and Elder Xue sent hate filled glares towards the bald headed old man before the former gave a gentle smile towards Shen Tian.

"If you ever find that old man worthy as a master, than know that I'll accept you, regardless of the consequences....", her words would cause any man to go weak at the knees. If any of her hundreds, if not thousands of admires found out about this, they would give up everything to kill Shen Tian.

He nodded at the green haired beauty and his magnetic voice was not lost on her.

"I hope that we meet again.... under more hospitable circumstances". She nodded in response and Shen Tian turned his back and walked towards Huang Di.

Unaware that her emerald green eyes were glistening as she watched him walk away. Her fellow Elders noticed this fact and Xue Lingyan placed a hand on her shoulder.

There were no words spoken, but the intent was definitely conveyed.

Shen Tian more than likely was in the possession of a Lineage. A powerful ability unique to him and him alone. If Huang Di raised him right, Shen Tian would become the true overlord of this Era.

At that time, even Vice Leader Chen would have to bow if he ever visited the Sect.

And even if he didn't have a Lineage, she was sure that they'll meet again.

The young boy that possessed such a stark resemblance to her brother.

Shen Tian.

"Even if you aren't his son, I don't believe we aren't related....". Her words were unheard by anyone, and only the retreating sound of indiscriminate chatter echoed throughout the area.

".... You know, many young men would kill to be in your position right now, Little Tian", the bald old man rubbed his chin thoughtfully as he walked side-by-side with Shen Tian. His face revealed a perverted expression, completely different to the noble and honorable he used during his battle.

"I can't imagine why", he replied dryly

Chu Qing'er was a heaven-defying beauty.

Add in the favor that she showed him and even an idiot could figure out why.

"... you're no fun, you know that?", the Yellow Emperor clicked his tongue before flying upwards, Shen Tian floating parallel to his body.

There was an awkward silence between the two of them, and Shen Tian kept sending weird glances towards the old man beside him.

I thought he might ask me what my Lineage might be, he thought.

The two flew through the clouds at tremendous speeds. If it weren't for the fact that Huang Di used his Qi to shield Shen Tian, the latter's body might not have been able to handle the strain.

"Aren't you going to ask me anything?", questioned Shen Tian.

He was a little nervous that he had no idea what Huang Di was going to do with him. He just picked him up and flew without saying a thing.

The old man turned his head and gave the 13 year old a mischievous smile.

"It'll be a while before we reach the nearest city. There's a branch of the Nirvana Auction House there. And don't worry.... I plan on leaving no stone upturned",. The ambiguous tone the old man used sent shivers down Shen Tian's spine.

But in the depths of Shen Tian's mind, a sinister smile slowly rose to his face and he gave Huang Di a creepy look.

"You should know that there are much better looking young boys than me.... I'm not judging, but that is a pretty weird fetish you have there". He quickly changed his expression and turned his head the other way. An unsuspecting tune whistled out as he avoided eye contact.

Huang Di went wide eyed.

Did you just call me a pedo?

I'm at a stage of cultivation you couldn't even dream of and you dare to call me a pedo?!

"Ha.... Haha.... Hahahaha! You've got quite the silver tongue there kid! And here I thought you'd have a stick up your ass like most cultivators do! I'm Huang Di! Manager of the entire Azure West Branch of the Nirvana Auction House!". The cultivator powerful enough to match the Four Holy Swords of Tamagahara revealed to be such a laid back and tolerant guy....

Is this the personality of an expert? Shen Tian thought.

"I'm Shen Tian. I was born in the Heavenly Swallow Continent and the only family I had was my little brother. I did receive a Lineage and was teleported all the way to the Vermilion East Continent". Shen Tian revealed. He wasn't sure exactly what a Lineage was, but from what he heard from Elder Xue and Huang Di, it was a pretty big deal.

"I see. Don't worry about that kind of stuff for now. I'll fill you in when we reach the Moonlit City, but don't be afraid to reveal your Lineage. It can't be stolen from you, and others will only look down on you if you don't reveal at least a little bit of power. That being said, don't overdo it. There are people in this world even I can't hold a candle against". Huang Di's face grew stern as he mentioned his final sentence.

Shen Tian nodded in response.

He didn't actually intend on showing off his Lineage at all, just playing it off as a powerful unknown bloodline. Only when he reached a stage were he was strong enough to travel the world alone did he intend on revealing what his power actually was.

Many young and talented cultivators with powerful backgrounds were always arrogant and never afraid to snip enemies in the bud.

Shen Tian had grown up on stories like this and knew they were based on real life.

"I understand. I can wait a few years for revenge anyway....", his cold magnetic voice caused Huang Di to raise an eyebrow and smile.

"Good. I'm glad I got such an understanding apprentice". The master and apprentice pair shared a knowing look before flying off in a tension-less silence.

The two had created a mutual ground to which any relationship begun. Since Huang Di was willing and fairly honest about his intentions, Shen Tian didn't worry that much. Even if the old man did betray him however well....

It was like he said, he could wait a few years for revenge anyway....

"By the way.... I was wondering what the Nirvana Auction House is exactly. I mean, I've only ever lived in Green River City. Until I came here, I'd never even heard of Nirvana Auction House before", Shen Tian mused as he turned his head to face Huang Di.

He figured it was just because Green River City was only a minor city in the territory of the Thousand Sword Sect. And a branch, even a small branch of the Nirvana Auction House in such a small undeveloped area would more likely gain a deficit instead of a profit.

If the Nirvana Auction House was exactly as the name implied, it was still a business at its core.

Huang Di nodded.

"I'm not surprised. Statistically speaking the Heavenly Swallow Continent is the weakest continent out all nine continents on this realm. And although we do have some business there, its usually a direct meeting with one of the Sect or Family Heads. We don't have any open branches on the Heavenly Swallow Continent as a result", the bald old man's words shocked Shen Tian to the core!

Heavenly Swallow Continent was the weakest of the nine continents!?

And yet to him, the Thousand Sword Sect was like an unimpeachable mountain that could slay gods and behead demons!

If it was the weakest of all nine continents, then how strong must the number one continent be!

"Ah! You seem to have misinterpreted my words, allow me to be a bit clearer. It's not that the quality of cultivators are worse in the Heavenly Swallow Continent, its that the quantity is far lesser.

You see the concentrating of spiritual energy on the Heavenly Swallow Continent is far lesser than compared to the main continents. Here, spiritual energy is greater in both quality and quantity, allowing for more cultivators to cultivate here, without having to worry about affecting others". Huang Di explained.

Shen Tian nodded knowingly at the bald man's words.

It seems this is another advantage of being sent here, he thought.

Even with the advantages that the Assimilating Flower Immortal Sword Lineage granted him, advantages he had yet to figure out, it seemed like cultivating here would prove more beneficial for him rather than on the Heavenly Swallow Continent.

If he had never been sent here and joined the Thousand Sword Sect, no only would it have been harder to cultivate, but his progress would've been limited even with his unknown Lineage abilities.

Being transported halfway around the world onto a foreign continent might've been seen by many as a bad sign, but Shen Tian saw it as a chance.

A chance to cultivate.

A chance to pursue the path to immortality.

A chance to become strong.

A chance to-.

"Oh! By the way, don't mention to anybody at the Nirvana Auction House that you have a Lineage. Some of those old fogies only care about making money and might see this as a chance to sell you to some foreign power. If that happens even I won't be able to help you.... okay?". The shit-stirring smile on Huang Di's face was a face not even a mother could love.

.... Wait what?