The Gate Of Good Fortune c1-905

by Demon Translations

  Ning Cheng knew that Striking Order wanted to rope him in, so Ning Cheng gave a simple reply, “Since Brother Striking Order says so, then I will not be polite about it. I hope that this stupid bull didn’t trouble Brother Striking Order too much. I had instructed it to not call me out during seclusion.”

  Ning Cheng naturally put things out in a polite manner. If Chasing Bull had really called him out for this kind of thing, then it really deserved the title of ‘stupid’ and would have definitely earned a lesson from him. As for Striking Order Heavenly Emperor’s attempt to rope him in, he pretended not to hear about it.

  “No, no, Brother Ning, you don’t have to mind it. This time, several experts and powerhouses had decided to come here on the invitation of Levelled Heart Heavenly Emperor. I heard that even Yi Jiufeng[2] of the Grand Spirit Heaven Starry Sky’s Nine Phoenix Palace would also come to participate in this banquet.” Striking Order Heavenly Emperor reached out and spoke with a kind and friendly tone. Although he had tried to ask about Ning Cheng’s origins, since Ning Cheng did not answer it, he also could not continue down that line of questioning without breaking all pretexts.

  The few people had just entered through the restrictions around the Levelled Heart Emperor Mountain when a servant boy came over to introduce the Ning Cheng trio to the guest hall of the Levelled Heart Emperor Mountain.

  There were already many cultivators inside the guest hall. As Ning Cheng glanced around, he found that many of the experts gathered here were in the Life and Death Realm or above. However, of the one or two followers each expert brought along, all of them had shallow cultivations. Presumably, they came out to experience the world with their elders.

  However, Ning Cheng didn’t see anyone who had come here with a companion beast.

  As soon as Striking Order heavenly Emperor came in, the cultivators familiar with him immediately greeted from afar. Striking Order Heavenly Emperor gave Ning Cheng an apologetical look before taking the initiative to go and greet those cultivators.

  As for Ning Cheng, everyone thought that he was Striking Order Heavenly Emperor’s junior and did not pay attention to him. If one had three invitations, bringing three followers was quite reasonable.

  Ning Cheng reached out and patted Chasing Bull’s head. “It’s better if you go back into the ring. I don’t see any other companion beasts here, which means you stick out a lot.”

  “Master, didn’t you see that person brought a One-horned Thunderbolt Leopard. He is still riding the Thunderbolt Leopard.” Chasing Bull really didn’t want to stay in the ring; moreover, this Spirit Fruit Banquet has not started yet, yet there were already various excellent drinks going around the area. What would be the point for it go back inside the ring only to spend time with those little wasps?

  When Chasing Bull pointed it out, Ning Cheng immediately noticed that a white-haired cultivator in the Eternal Realm rode around over a One-horned Thunderbolt Leopard. Moreover, this white-haired cultivator had late-stage Eternal cultivation, indicating that this person’s strength had exceeded Ning Cheng, at least superficially.

  “Since that’s the case, don’t create a scene and behave yourself.” Ning Cheng still didn’t feel relieved.

  “Oh, Junior Apprentice Brother Ning, why are you here?” A familiar startled voice arrived, and then Ning Cheng saw Tang Yu rushing over.

  Ning Cheng did not feel surprised seeing Tang Yu in this place. Her father, Tang Yitang, was an Eternal-level expert in Striking Order Starry Sky. It was no surprise that he would receive an invitation.

  “I’m just basking in someone’s light. I haven’t seen you in a long time, but it looks like your cultivation has made quite a progress.”

  Tang Yu’s cultivation growth had exceeded the usual standards. At this moment, her cultivation had already reached the Undead Realm. If all things went right, it would not take long for her to advance to Heaven’s Mandate Realm.

  I guess that was an effect of having a good backing.

  Tang Yu’s father was an expert in the Eternal Realm, which meant that she did not have to worry about cultivation resources.

  “Your cultivation should have also improved a lot, right? By the way, you still haven’t told me how you came here?” Tang Yu felt very perplexed about this issue. It was usual for her father to bring her to such a gathering, as he was an expert in the Eternal Realm. But she knew that Ning Cheng was a rogue cultivator, without a backing. This made it strange to see him in this place.

  “Junior Apprentice Sister Yu, who is this?” Another voice came over and interrupted Tang Yu’s questioning.

  Tang Yu quickly replied, “Senior Apprentice Brother Xiao Yu, this is Junior Apprentice Brother Ning Cheng. He and I both come from Striking Order Starland. We haven’t seen each other for a long time, and didn’t expect to see him here at the Levelled Heart Emperor Mountain.”

  After that, Tang Yu introduced Ning Cheng again, “Junior Apprentice Brother Ning, this is Senior Apprentice Brother Xiao Yu of the Spiritual Heaven Sect, the one with unmatched talent and qualifications.”

  Xiao Yu showed a smile and was about to say a few polite words in rebuke, but Ning Cheng unconsciously blurted on recalling Xiao Yu, “I remember. You’re the first ranked cultivator in the Celestial Scryer Tower….”

  Ning Cheng immediately reeled in his words as he quickly recalled that he had replaced Xiao Yu’s position at the top. However, he didn’t care about his own ranking at that time, so he didn’t attach much attention to it. Besides, it also felt inappropriate to point out the ranking part. However, Ning Cheng had to admit that this person had unbelievably good looks. This Xiao Yu was a stunning man to look at.

  Moreover, this fellow also had quite the talent and qualifications. Back then, he heard from Ziche Jun that Xiao Yu had forcibly erased his cultivation down to the Celestial Gatherer Realm to enter the Immortal Jade Star. Yet, Ning Cheng unexpectedly saw that Xiao Yu now had a late-stage Heaven’s Mandate Cultivation.

  Sure enough, Xiao Yu’s face sank. He thought that Ning Cheng intended to ridicule him, but he then felt Ning Cheng’s tone and voice not matching up with each other.

  Tang Yu, however, thought that Ning Cheng’s words were a bit inappropriate, so she quickly showed a smile and spoke up, “Senior Apprentice Brother Xiao Yu later advanced to the Celestial Bridge Realm and naturally could not leave behind his name on the array formation display of the Celestial Scryer Tower. Currently, the first ranked person in the Celestial Scryer Tower is a cultivator named Wanderer from Jiangzhou. However, because this fellow entered the 81st floor, his name remains at the top. Junior Apprentice Brother Ning, your bull looks quite cute.”

  The last sentence was Tang Yu’s attempt to diverge the topic, but it felt a bit obvious.

  “Haha, I didn’t expect to meet you here, ha-ha…..” The laugh appeared first then the words before a pale-faced cultivator suddenly appeared in front of Ning Cheng.

  “Senior Guo….” Tang Yu and Xiao Yu, on seeing the pale-faced cultivator, immediately bowed in greeting.

  Ning Cheng sneered. He had planned to search for this pale-faced cultivator to settle some old scores, but this fellow had actually come to him. When cultivating on a secluded star, someone had found a trace of the Mysterious Yellow Aura and had immediately chased after him to seize the source of the Mysterious Yellow Aura. That person was this pale-faced cultivator.

  At that time, if he was even a moment or two late, this fellow would have successfully caught him. For Ning Cheng, it was truly a narrow escape. If this person had captured him back then, how could he have survived?

  He had initially thought that this person was an expert, but now it looked like this person’s cultivation roughly equalled that of Striking Order Heavenly Emperor. In fact, it actually felt slightly weaker than Striking Order, which was at most at the middle-level of the Eternal Realm.

  “Junior Apprentice Brother Ning, this the Dock Master of the Endless Void Dock and Third Heaven’s Heavenly Emperor, Senior Guo Sa
ngan[3]. You should quickly greet him.” Seeing Ning Cheng not moving, Tang Yu turned anxious.

  The pale-faced man waved his hand and said, “No need to offer respects. Just tell me your name and who brought you here?”

  He believed that as a Starry Sky Emperor, he could easily take a minor character away from this place and no starry sky emperor would dare to stop him. Moreover, it did not matter if he had to offend one starry sky emperor or even several starry sky emperors, he would take Ning Cheng away no matter what it cost him.

  “I came here with Striking Order Heavenly Emperor, so what do you want from me? Want something for your sickness?” Ning Cheng said with a calm voice.

  Tang Yu’s heart sank and quickly stepped back to rush towards Tang Yitang and spoke up anxiously, “Dad, please help Junior Apprentice Brother Ning Cheng. He offended Third Heaven Heavenly Emperor…..”

  “What?” Tang Yitang, who was talking to another Eternal Starry Sky Emperor, suddenly changed expressions and quickly pulled Tang Yu towards him. “Tang Yu, I’ve told you before, this place has no ordinary people. You can’t run around as you please.”

  As for Tang Yu’s plea to help Ning Cheng, he ignored it. He didn’t care about this ‘Junior Apprentice Brother Ning Cheng’. Since this fellow offended Third Heaven Heavenly Emperor, this brat was sure to die. He was not stupid enough to go against Third Heaven Heavenly Emperor just for some nobody.

  Not to mention him, even Striking Order Heavenly Emperor would not easily offend Third Heaven Heavenly Emperor. Who here did not know the ruthless nature of Third Heaven Heavenly Emperor, the Dock Master of the Endless Void Dock? Moreover, the Endless Void Dock came under the jurisdiction of Culmination Starland, while Third Heaven Heavenly Emperor also shared a relatively good relationship with many other Eternal Starry Sky Emperors.

  Besides, the only reason many cultivators in the Eternal Realm came here from different starry skies was to search for things they needed. In other words, they all came here to serve their own self-interests and not to act out in selflessness.

  Noticing the situation, Striking Order Heavenly Emperor quickly pushed his way forward.

  [1]

  Striking Order (Man Lun) is both a name and a title of the same person.

  [2]

  Jiufeng in ‘Yi Jiufeng’ means ‘Nine Phoenix’.

  [3]

  Sangan in ‘Guo Sangan’ refers to ‘Third Heaven’.

  Chapter 0707 – Senior

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  Without waiting for Striking Order Heavenly Emperor to speak, Third Heaven spoke up with cupped fists, “Brother Striking Order, this disciple you brought here today has not only offended me but has also stolen some of my stuff at the Endless Void Dock. I won’t let it go today; I must take him back to the Endless Void Dock for identification. If there is any offence, someone will come to you later for apologies.”

  After Third Heaven said this, everyone stood there stunned. This was a clear statement to warn Striking Order Heavenly Emperor from meddling into this matter. Even if Striking Order wanted to ask for forgiveness, Third Heaven would not give up. From the looks of it, this disciple brought by Striking Order Heavenly Emperor really did many things that annoyed Third Heaven.

  Everyone immediately focussed their gazes on Striking Order; since Striking Order brought this person here, it meant that this person had close ties to Striking Order. Third Heaven clearly stated that he would take away the disciple of Striking Order Heavenly Emperor; therefore, they all wanted to see if Striking Order Heavenly Emperor would allow it or now. In the end, it all depended on the closeness of the relationship between Striking Order and this disciple. They also knew that if Striking Order Heavenly Emperor did not allow Third Heaven to take that disciple away, it could result in a fight with Third Heaven.

  Striking Order Heavenly Emperor showed a frown. He wanted to make friends with Ning Cheng, but at this moment, if he and Ning Cheng were to become friends, he would have to contend against Third Heaven. No matter which side he picked, he felt unwilling to do either.

  He also knew about the brutal and bloodthirsty nature of Third Heaven. If Third Heaven was by himself, Striking Order would definitely take him on, but the Endless Void Dock was a force that stood amongst the top of the Culmination Starland, so much so that even Chuan Xinlou had to show them some respect.

  But he also knew that if he didn’t say anything today, he would definitely offend Ning Cheng, effectively eliminating any chance to form a friendship with Ning Cheng. Just when he wondered on what do to, three more people walked into the area.

  It turned out to be Levelled Heart Heavenly Emperor personally accompanying two cultivators, a man and a woman.

  “Greetings everyone. Sorry for the delay, I had to pick up Nine Phoenix Heavenly Emperor and Dao Friend Cang, who were a little late.” Chuan Xinlou came over with a smile, which eased the tension permeating this area by a bit.

  Anyone who enjoyed a personal welcome from Chuan Xinlou definitely had extremely high status. Therefore, everyone quickly came forward to greet him. Besides, Chuan Xinlou was also the master of the Levelled Heart Emperor Mountain while Nine Phoenix Heavenly Emperor was the premier powerhouse from the Grand Spirit Heaven Starry Sky. As for the other person, the one referred to as Dao Friend Cang, Ning Cheng recognised him despite not hearing about him. That’s because he had seen this person in the past.

  “Brother Levelled Heart, I’m really sorry about today. An insignificant cultivator stole from my Endless Void Dock; I want to take him away for a thorough examination. But this minor cultivator came here with Brother Striking Order. I will be taking this insignificant cultivator to my Endless Void Docks for identification, even if I have to go to Striking Order Starland afterwards to apologise.” Third Heaven laid out the groundwork of what he wanted to do with those words.

  He believed that with his friendship with Chuan Xinlou and the strength of the Endless Void Dock, Chuan Xinlou would certainly not hinder him. Not to mention him, even the nearby cultivators, including Striking Order Heavenly Emperor also thought the same.

  Sure enough, Chuan Xinlou spoke up with a straight face, “As a starry sky cultivator, one’s character is the most important thing. I believe that Brother Striking Order will understand. Besides, I believe that Brother Guo will not hurt a junior because of such a trivial matter.”

  As Chuan Xinlou said those words, it neither offended Striking Order Heavenly Emperor nor offended Third Heaven; he ended up helping both sides speak. One thing for sure was that Ning Cheng would not escape from this place. He didn’t even ask Third Heaven about this person.

  Third Heaven immediately became happy, as long as he could take away Ning Cheng, whether he killed Ning Cheng or not, it all would depend on just a single thought.

  Ning Cheng didn’t even care about Third Heaven or Chuan Xinlou. His gaze fell on Yi Jiufeng as he felt the aura of the Wind Thunder Apricot coming from her. Ning Cheng already had two Wind Thunder Apricot Fruits on him, which made him quite sensitive to this aura. If Yi Jiufeng carried around the Wind Thunder Apricot Tree, could he try trading with this woman?

  The cultivator surnamed Cang, standing beside Yi Jiufeng and Chuan Xinlou, on seeing Ning Cheng’s gaze move towards him, immediately lowered his head and even wanted to step back.

  Ning Cheng laughed, “Friend, I haven’t seen you in the past few days, hope you didn’t forget about me?”

  The cultivator surnamed Cang’s face immediately turned pale. He had already recognised this person talking to him as that young-looking powerhouse going through that insane and terrifying thunder tribulation. Back then, this person had chased after him for some time, but suddenly gave up just when he was about to catch up to him. Therefore, he truly felt dread on the thought of meeting that fellow once again. Yet, unexpectedly,
he encountered that person once again today.

  He thought back to the horror inducing and crazed thunder tribulation that Ning Cheng had surmounted, which had unknowingly created a lingering shadow over his heart. Even though that thunder tribulation occurred thousands of miles away, he could still feel the insane amount of killing intent within each bolt. He knew that if he had to encounter such a thunder tribulation, he would definitely die before even the first wave ended, probably under the first strike.

  Naturally, he didn’t know that Ning Cheng currently had his thoughts set on Yi Jiufeng. He felt that if he didn’t do something immediately, Ning Cheng might end up dissatisfied with him. With Ning Cheng’s power, if he ended up dissatisfying Ning Cheng, he might not be able to walk away from this place alive before he even finished eating. In any case, it was a taboo to peep at other people trying to surmount tribulations.

  “Junior Cang Caihe greets senior. This junior didn’t mean to…..” Cang Caihe did not dare to step back anymore and quickly came forward and spoke with the most respectful attitude while bowing.

  “Senior?”

  When Cang Caihe addressed Ning Cheng as ‘senior’, the entire hall turned silent

  . Who was Cang Caihe? A late-stage Eternal powerhouse.

  If it were just the late-stage Eternal Realm, it would still not be worth for Chuan Xinlou to greet him in person. What was more important was that Cang Caihe was one of the three Heavenly Emperors representing the rogue cultivator faction in this plane. At the same time, he was also the most formidable Starry Sky Pill Emperor, someone who could refine Grade 9 Starry Sky Medicinal Pills for other powerhouses.

  It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that no one in this plane’s cultivation world could exceed Cang Caihe in the Dao of Alchemy. A crowd would willingly gather from all corners of the plane for a simple greeting from Cang Caihe.

  Yet, such a powerhouse actually addressed Ning Cheng as ‘senior’?