"What? That kid's Ethereal Fairy Token is actually real?" The group of onlookers waiting for a show behind Chu Feng were all dumbfounded by the old man's sudden change of attitude.
"I was only doing my duty, Senior. However, I also have a senior martial sister who came with me. Would she be able to enter as well?"
Chu Feng smiled faintly. Even though the old man had been unfriendly earlier, he didn't make things too difficult for him. After all, this old man possessed such formidable cultivation, and regardless of what position he held at the Ethereal Fairy Peak, his strength alone meant that Chu Feng couldn't afford to humiliate him in front of so many people.
"Might I ask for this young hero's senior martial sister's name and where she hails from?" Sure enough, the old man was quite pleased by Chu Feng's courtesy and smiled back warmly, his attitude toward Chu Feng growing even more cordial.
At the same time, the old man began flipping through a thick book in his hands. The pages were densely packed with the names of every individual from every sect and clan in the Eastern Sea Region — used to verify identities.
"My senior martial sister is called Jiang Wanshi. She is a disciple of Daoist Priestess Qiushui of the Mandarin Duck Terrace," Chu Feng replied honestly.
"Oh? So she is a disciple of the venerable Daoist Priestess Qiushui. The venerable Ethereal Fairy and Daoist Priestess Qiushui are close friends. Before I set out, the Ethereal Fairy gave explicit instructions that if Daoist Priestess Qiushui or any of her disciples should arrive, they may enter directly without a token — they need only prove their identity," the old man said, somewhat surprised.
"Then I thank you, Senior." Chu Feng had never expected that the Ethereal Fairy had already made such arrangements. He quickly summoned Jiang Wanshi, and after a brief identity verification, the two of them stepped onto the Ethereal Fairy Peak under the stunned gazes of countless onlookers.
"No way! That kid and that girl actually got in? They really cut the line!"
"How is that possible? Does that mean his Ethereal Fairy Token is real? But with his level of cultivation, how could he possibly qualify to receive one?"
Almost everyone was stunned by this scene. In particular, Tie Fan and his group, who had previously clashed with Chu Feng and the others, were absolutely gobsmacked — the expressions on their faces couldn't have been more colorful.
After entering the Ethereal Fairy Peak, Chu Feng and Jiang Wanshi were escorted to a mountain peak to rest.
Several palaces stood atop this peak. While they couldn't be called particularly lavish, they possessed a unique charm — their architectural style was fresh and natural, blending seamlessly with the breathtaking scenery of the Ethereal Fairy Peak.
Although the living conditions were quite comfortable, their movements were far from unrestricted. As they made their way through, Chu Feng discovered that the Ethereal Fairy Peak truly had no shortage of experts. Many areas were guarded, and aside from their designated residential zones, they were not permitted to wander about freely — even guests treated as honored visitors like Chu Feng and Jiang Wanshi were no exception.
"The guards here really aren't simple — they're all at the Martial Lord realm," Chu Feng remarked from inside the palace.
"Of course. The Ethereal Fairy Peak is a miraculous place that can prolong one's lifespan. That's the main reason so many reclusive experts are willing to come here and serve the Ethereal Fairy."
"However, even though their cultivation is quite impressive, they hold no real status on the Ethereal Fairy Peak. Aside from the Ethereal Fairy herself, only the four senior sisters — Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter — hold the highest positions. Everyone else is essentially a servant at their beck and call," Jiang Wanshi explained.
"So you're saying that apart from Chunwu, Xiayu, Qiuzhu, and Dongxue, the Ethereal Fairy hasn't taken any other disciples?" Chu Feng asked curiously.
"Yes. Those four senior sisters were carefully selected by the Ethereal Fairy. They are all true geniuses — far beyond the likes of us sisters." When she spoke of the four — Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter — a trace of shame flickered across Jiang Wanshi's face.
"Sister Jiang's talent is already remarkable. Give it a few more years, and you may not necessarily fall behind them." Chu Feng noticed Jiang Wanshi's insecurity and offered words of comfort.
"Junior Brother Wuqing, you're too kind. Outsiders may not know, but I'm well aware — we sisters simply cannot be mentioned in the same breath as the four senior sisters of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter."