(MC POV)
I peeked out of the window as our small convoy entered the capital city.
The city itself occupied an entire floating island on its own, the walls wrapping around the entire circumference of the island with just a single gate for people to move in and out of.
I was wondering what was preventing people from simply flying over the wall but it seems like there's defensive and alarm inscriptions in place to prevent such a thing.
The city itself was… Normal. Like really normal with the standard stone buildings on either side of the streets, none of them reaching more than three stories high.
"Ara, ara? For a place literally floating in the sky, the city itself doesn't look as impressive," Manami noted, looking pointedly at the buildings.
Kiyomi nodded in agreement, "Even our Jin city looks much better than this and they claim this is a place for one to meet the Gods?"
"Hmm… I suppose it truly shows how limited their thinking is. We shouldn't expect much from them in that case," Lian Li sighed.
Putting aside the harsh criticisms of my disciples, I do have to agree that it was indeed not as impressive as I thought it would be.
I mean, come on! This seriously just looks like any other old city that you can find back at home! You're literally floating in the sky and playing host to gods! Where is all the splendour and grandeur you would expect from such a place?! There's not even any buildings decorated with gold or some precious metals of some sort!
Although…
"Is it just me or is everyone staring at our carriage?" I asked.
"Ufufufu~ That is natural, Master. As trash as they might be, it is still easy to recognise Master's Divine Presence even from outside! Not like that Trash Qing who has eyes but is utterly blind!"
Er… Ok… I can't actually completely deny that possibility so I shall not comment…
"I think it has something to do with Trash Qing himself, Master. He did say he was the Sect Master of some trash Sect after all so they might be curious why we are being escorted by him," Kiyomi suggested.
Hmm… That sounds much more plausible. He did say he was at the peak of the Immortal tier so he should be some big shot at least. It would make sense that others would get curious if he's seen accompanied by a stranger no one has seen before.
Lian Li frowned, "But Master… I do not like the look on their faces. I do not think they are particularly welcoming of us."
I looked again and sure enough, they were not looking at our carriage with gazes of curiosity but with malice and contempt instead.
Is Trash Qing actually some really popular guy and they're all jealous that we get to be chaperoned by him?
Oh whatever, it's not like I plan on making friends with them anyway.
Heck, if any of these people try anything to disturb my disciples, I can even just tell the gods on them and see what happens. And if even the gods are being assholes, then I'll just go further up the chain and tell Sylphy.
Worst comes to worst… I'm not against wiping out a few Sects from existence myself either.
Heh.
Oops, am I really becoming a sadist? That's not good… Better remember to be a bit more nice while my girls are here.
'Ufufufu~ If Master thinks they are too much of a bother, you can simply just wipe their memories, you know?'
I was actually thinking Iris was going to just stay quiet the entire journey since she even went as far as to End other's perception of her.
'Ara? I just didn't want my time to witness Master's splendour be interrupted after all~ Especially when that little fox is here too~'
Ah, she does still have that little rivalry with Manami, kind of forgot that.
'Ara? Calling it a rivalry is a little too much, Master. It's obvious that there's no competition between that fox and myself since I would undoubtedly win.'
Yes, yes. But putting that aside, I definitely do not wish to mess with my disciples' minds if I can help it. So don't do anything of that sort, ok?
'Ufufufu~ Since Master has said so, then of course I won't~ But it's not like I would bother since they are beneath my notice anyway, Master~'
I don't even know if that's a good or bad thing…
"Master, we're here~" Lian Li announced right as the carriage stopped.
I stood up from my seat and my disciples filed out of the carriage before me, turning back to receive me as I stepped out into the open after them.
Trash Qing was also outside with his guards, all of them looking at me expectantly.
"Where are we?" I asked aloud.
"This is the capital city's best inn, senior!" Trash Qing gestured to the large building in front of us.
Though he said that, the building looks like any other inn except a little larger and more fancily decorated, are their standards really that low?
No wait… Now that I think about it, precisely because they are built on top of these floating islands, gathering materials would be a big chore for them so maybe they go for practicality over form?
With that in mind, I can appreciate the city a little bit more by looking at the subtleties of how they adapted to such a limitation, especially when some buildings obviously used the limited materials as decorations to highlight their superiority.
I nodded and dematerialised my carriage, "In that case, shall we go? When is the festival starting?"
Trash Qing guided us into the building with a strained smile, "The festival officially starts in five days when the Gods begin their descent here. This festival is to allow us mortals to entertain the Gods and receive favours from them. Is senior looking to meet a particular God?"
I shook my head, "Not exactly. I know not everyone can meet with the Gods so what are the qualifications one needs to do that?"
"Ah, that is a simple thing, senior! The Immortal Tournament will also be held and the top few candidates that have garnered the Gods' attention will be able to meet with them. Does senior want to join?"
Hmm? A tournament huh? That might help my disciples a bit, especially if they are watched by the gods. There must be quite a bit of Divine essence there for my disciples to absorb so joining it would definitely be good.
I turned back to my girls, "I think it would be a good idea for you three to join. How about it?"
"If Master says so, then we will definitely agree! Let us bring glory in your name, Master!" Lian Li declared while pumping her fists.
So cute.
"Then I shall let my disciples join then, where do we sign up?"
"Oh! The registrations will start tomorrow! You can head to the Immortal Arena to sign up for it! This will definitely be a grand spectacle!"
For some reason, Trash Qing looked especially pleased by the decision. Did he want to see us in action? I guess it would make sense to want to see Techniques used in other Planes.
Very well! I shall tell my disciples to put up a show! Let everyone see how talented my girls are!
In the meantime… I guess I'll have to find things to occupy ourselves for the next five days.
…
Hmm? Hold on a minute… Why does it feel like someone is jerking me off right now?
