Chapter 731: Chapter 142 Supreme Saint Power
“Is this his swordsmanship?”
On the other side of the battle stage, Chi Guang, a woman in cloud clothes, and a youth in purple who had previously been defeated at the Emperor Hall were also watching Li Hao’s bout.
There was no grand battle; it ended in the blink of an eye because the opponent was too weak and couldn’t even make Li Hao show his true capability.
Yet, despite that, they could still sense that Li Hao’s Sword Qi contained an extremely strong Daoist Charm, which was terrifying.
“There’s indeed something special.”
Chi Guang narrowed his eyes and smirked coldly.
The woman in cloud clothes looked solemn. Emperor Canghai had offered the opponent ten cities of Incense Fire and allowed the selection of three top Cultivation Techniques; now, it seemed he truly was a formidable enemy.
This was the battle among the top hundred; Prince Luo Jia had made a notable impression before, but now he was defeated in seconds by Li Hao, making him even more noticed by many.
Upon learning that Li Hao had just been invited as a cleric by the Divine Dynasty, many forces secretly lamented that the wily Emperor Canghai was as quick as ever.
After the battle, Li Hao stepped down from the arena and continued to ponder on matters of the Dao Domain.
What he lacked now was Cultivation Techniques; several forces threw olive branches, and Li Hao was considering whether to accept some.
There were gains and losses; these olive branches, while providing convenience, also required his corresponding support and reputation.
With the Divine Dynasty involved, Li Hao felt he could manage it. But if there were too many, he felt it might be too burdensome.
The most difficult debts to repay in the world are those of kindness.
“Excuse my intrusion, Mr. Qingfeng, may I come forward to talk?”
While Li Hao pondered, a woman with a graceful figure and elegant demeanor approached his solitary seat outside the combat area and softly said, her voice clear and melodious like a silver bell.
Li Hao regained his senses and looked puzzled, saying, “Who are you?”
“I heard earlier of Mr. Qingfeng’s unmatched skills in painting. I wonder if Mr. Qingfeng has heard of the Flower Travel Association?”
This woman, dressed in bright yellow luxurious clothing and wearing a smiling face, transmitted her voice.
Without showing any reaction, Li Hao transmitted back, “Where did you hear this news?”
“Of course from when Mr. Qingfeng showcased his painting at the Emperor Hall.”
Seeing Li Hao probing her identity, Gui Qingshuang smiled, not hiding anything, and transmitted:
“My father is Emperor Canghai, but my visit is unaffiliated with the Divine Dynasty; rather, I’ve heard of Mr. Qingfeng’s supreme painting skills. I thought perhaps Mr. Qingfeng is also a Flower Guest who delightfully wanders the spring of the Mortal World; hence, I wished to inquire if Mr. Qingfeng is interested in joining the Flower Travel Association?”
Li Hao was somewhat surprised; before him stood a princess.
This gesture was an offering of an olive branch, but it was the first time someone invited him for his other skills, not for martial arts.
“Flower Travel Association?”
Li Hao lifted the restrictions, allowing her to approach for a talk, and casually set up a sound-blocking barrier around them.
“Yes, the Flower Travel Association was initially founded by two Supreme Saints. Now that the Saints have retired, it’s managed collectively by several Semi-Saints. However, the association is extremely leisurely, requiring no accumulation of merits or task execution. The main focus is on cultivating leisurely interests, a group of like-minded individuals discussing poetry, prose, playing chess and enjoying flowers together,” Gui Qingshuang spoke softly.
Li Hao was stunned and somewhat astonished; there was such a force?
And moreover, it was founded by two Supreme Saints?
Li Hao was somewhat shocked; in the Land of All Saints, Supreme Saints are supremely revered. They say a Saint teaches thousands, dedicated to cultivation, and yet they also enjoyed leisure?
However, thinking of the Sword Master who also sat alone fishing, Li Hao felt reassured.
“Do you mean to say that the members inside all enjoy playful interests?”
Li Hao couldn’t help but ask.
If it were a group of prodigal sons in the Mortal World forming such an organization, Li Hao wouldn’t be surprised, but managed by Semi-Saints and founded by Supreme Saints, this was quite astonishing.
Anticipating Li Hao’s question, Gui Qingshuang chuckled, “Mr. Qingfeng, since your Artistic Skills are unparalleled, you must be a Flower Guest too. Beyond cultivation, there should also be other pleasures in this world; otherwise, wouldn’t we martial artists be mere cultivation puppets? Although the Flower Travel Association does not compete for fame and Incense Fire as other forces do, if there really is a situation, it’s also an existence that other forces dare not provoke.”
“Joining the Flower Travel Association requires two conditions. First, one’s cultivation must at least reach the Tao Comprehension Realm. Second, one must possess skills in any of quqin, chess, calligraphy, painting, etc., and must have achieved the level of masterpieces.”
She softly said, “People strive to be the first in cultivation, seldom having leisure and spare time to dedicate their time elsewhere. Hence, many members of the Flower Travel Association are actually leading figures within their Realms, their own cultivation having reached the limits of a bottleneck. However, with the long years and cultivation not being an overnight achievement, it’s inevitable to grasp some other interests to pass the mundane times.”
She looked at Li Hao and smiled, “Isn’t Mr. Qingfeng also such a person?”
Li Hao hadn’t expected to find like-minded individuals and felt somewhat moved inside. It was indeed a force established by Supreme Saints; even if it’s just exchanging skills in quintessence, chess, calligraphy, and painting, the threshold starts at the Tao Comprehension Realm.
However, since there are requirements for cultivation, it’s probably not as simple as the other party said.
“If it’s just casual chat about poetry and painting, I am indeed interested.”
Li Hao stated.
He was in need of opponents for playing chess; if he could find some highly skilled opponents there and elevate his Chess Tao to the Ninth Stage, his Control Dao would also rise to the Ninth Stage, mastering Daoist Laws and Divine Skills, and perhaps he could even peer into the limits of the Tao Comprehension Realm.
Gui Qingshuang laughed, saying, “Mr. Qingfeng, no need to worry; the Flower Travel Association does not compete for fame or Incense Fire, doesn’t consider Realm or cultivation inside, only regarding higher or lower skills. With Mr. Qingfeng’s painting skills, most likely many will appreciate it.”
“Are there any chess masters?” Li Hao asked.
Gui Qingshuang was momentarily surprised, then laughed, “There are. Does Mr. Qingfeng also study the Chess Tao?”