Sect Clan Chronicles

08

Lee Songbaek watches his surroundings having to come to Mount Hua yet again alongside some of his Sect members, walking ahead of him was Jin Geumryeong and his follower Jong Seohan.

The elders of Zhongnan Sect-Ki Mokseung and Sama Seung both re-read the letter sent to them by an unaffiliated clan, not only did they invited them but as well as their rivalling sect Huashan.

"Who knew that there would be much more powerful Sects/Clans outside our own map of the 10 great sects. We must make good first impressions and don't let the Mount Hua Disciples steal all the limelight!" Sama Seung demanded as everyone yelled "YES ELDER" as a response.

Jin Geumryeong walked silently a bit pissed about the fact that he'll be meeting the person who defeated him during the Southern Edge vs. Mount Hua battle.

'Cheong Myeong...that brat. I'll get to him next time I'm more prepared.' he thought to himself as he got nudged by one of his juniors—Seon Wooryang. The same disciple who's a 3rd grader that was beaten up by Cheong Myeong.

"Senior....what do you think the disciples of the inviting clans would act like?" He asked out of curiousity. "I don't know and I don't care....as long as they don't get in our way against the Huashans....." Jin Geumryeong gritted his teeth and tightened his knuckles when they saw a refined looking male who was wearing a yellow, gold, and white robe with their arms crossed, it's noticable just by his looks and posture that he's of higher status and position although such looks are quite unfamiliar around the existing sects.

"Here is your Suihua (Jin Ling's sword) and I got some snacks just in case we get hungry during our way home. Still I'm craving pork rib soup, I wanna go home immediately..."

This time they see another male that was wearing a white with baby blue robe with cloud designs, a headband on that is white and blue with a symbol probably from their sect, he was handing a sheathed sword that looks extremely expensive due to the scabbard that has both gold and silver.

"Did you get Xiuchen (Jingyi's sword) sharpened as well? I'm sure you did. Let's just get things done, so we can go home." The refined male said rolling their eyes in such a sassy manner before running off ever so swiftly.

"That guy.....tsk." the white and blue robes male followed suit. It perked Jin Geumryeong's attention who those two might be, especially the one who has the same colored robe as them Zhongnan Sect. "They're quite....interesting." said a 2nd grade disciple of Zhongnan Sect named Yubaek said as everyone proceeded to go up the stairs of Mount Hua.

Upon arrival they were met with Cheong Myeong with some senior disciples welcoming them. Jin Geumryeong stood face to face with Cheong Myeong and was looking down on him.

"Nice to see you again....brat." Geumryeong sneered making Cheong Myeong scoff. "Yeah loser...welcome back.....TO HELL!" Cheong Myeong screamed in front of his face raising both of his middle fingers up on Jin Geumryeong's face before running away with Jo Gul and Jong Yoon who were both facepalming as they ran after Cheong Myeong.

Lee Songbaek sniffled a chuckle as Jin Geumryeong's face turned red in anger. Hyun Sang stepped in and bowed at the elders.

"Elder Sama Seung and Elder Ki Mokseung welcome. Sect Leader Hyun Jong isn't able to welcome you himself due to talking with the Disciples of the unaffiliated clan that invited us." Hyun Sang explained making both elders scoffed in disbelief.

"Whatever. Just lead us wherever they are, we don't have all day." Ki Mokseung demanded. Hyun Sang nodded as he guided the Zhongnan Sect towards the training grounds where everyone from Mount Hua who were coming along stood up aligned with their things latched on them.

Lee Songbaek's eyes glistened upon seeing Cheong Myeong standing on the front lines alongside Baek Cheon. Go Hwi a 2nd grade disciple like Lee Songbaek and Jin Geumryeong nudged the latter and pointed at the stage where the familiar refined looking male and the male wearing the same color scheme as theirs stood up.

"Finally the Zhongnan Sect is here with us, we would like to formally introduced ourself the people who came here to give out the invitation to both the Zhongnan Sect and Huashan Sect to participate this year's Inter-Sect Clan Learnings." Sizhui started as he bowed towards the elders of Zhongnan.

"I am Lan Sizhui of Gusu Lan Clan. A 1st grade disciple and Lan Clan's star disciples for years now." Sizhui bowed again making the others look at him in awe. Jin Geumryeong noticed that he was also wearing a white and baby blue robe designed with clouds and a headband with a cloud symbol just like the guy they saw earlier. He eventually saw the guy from earlier stepped in next.

"I am Lan Jingyi of Gusu Lan Clan. A 1st grade disciple." Jingyi plainly introduced and bowed. Jin Geumryeong seemed disappointed, seems like this guy wasn't as interesting as he thought. Next was the refined looking male.

Jin Ling huffed as he stood to the center it's noticable that this one is quite arrogant and can be rivaled with Cheong Myeong's. "Jin Ling of Lanling Jin Clan. A 1st grade disciple and Lanling Jin's upcoming Sect Leader." A-Ling boated with a smirk, his hand on his hips and went back beside Jingyi without bowing. A peacock like his father indeed.

Up next was a male wearing a dark blue rob with visible red inner robes he was smiling and bowed to everyone respectively.

"I am Ouyang Zizhen mainly from Baling Ouyang Clan and eventually joined Yiling Wei Sect. I am Yiling Wei's one and only 1st grade disciple and the Yiling Wei's Sect Leader's only student." He smoothly said and bowed again. Jin Geumryeong took note that this guy had a similar air as Cheong Myeong or maybe....far more interesting than the mocking brat.

Wen Ning too stood in front as he is to guide everyone.

"Hello everyone, My name is Wen Ning. I am an Elder from Yiling Wei and will be your guide. Seems like everyone is prepared shall we head on?" He asked looking into everyone.

"YES! LET'S GO!" Everyone yelled in unison and excitement. Cheong Myeong talked a bit with Hyun Jong for him not to worry about the others. The sect leader made both Baek Cheon and Cheong Myeong in charge and also kindly asked the Junior Four (it's what Wei Wuxian call Sizhui's friend group even tho they're seniors.) to keep an eye on them and guide them if possible.

The elders of Zhongnan eventually talked to Jin Geumryeong and the rest to always make first good impressions and spread the name of Zhongnan with good reputation, avoiding of fights as possible as well especially if the elders aren't with them. They're no longer kids after all.

After they all talked and said their goodbye's Wen Ning guided them down to the pier where 2 big boats that'll fit everyone in was docked. Wen Ning had already prepared the arrangements. He'll be with the Mount Hua Sect with Sizhui while Jin Ling, Lan Jingyi and Ouyang Zizhen will be with the Zhongnan Sect. Zizhen can already feel the migraines when the two decides to argue. Sizhui gave Zizhen a smile as if saying 'Good Luck!' before they all boarded the boat.