Chapter 455: Intimidation (2/2)
It came as a surprise to all that Destiny city lord was Zhao Fengyang’s master. But no matter what anyone thought, things could finally settle down in Destiny City.
Zhao Fengyang didn’t stay long before taking his leave, and the city became peaceful once more.
Although everyone knew Zhao Fengyang had intervened because Dong Lin had injured his master, the former celestial emperor’s influence was such that no one dared go after Lu Yun and Qing Han even after Zhao Fengyang seemed to depart.
“Was that one of the former celestial emperors?” Scarlet Ape goggled and sucked in a breath. “No wonder the two fellows on Ingress Island and the Dark North Sword Sect remain in hiding. With figures like these ruling over the world of immortals…” It cut itself off and flashed out of Nephrite Major.
“Now that the unwanted eyes are gone, let’s move on as well.” Lu Yun allowed himself to relax once Scarlet Ape left. It was no surprise to him that Zhao Fengyang had shown up. The Ingress Path was the greatest treasure of Nephrite Major, but it was also Zhao Fengyang’s personal treasure.
Zhao Changkong, the current Nephrite Celestial Emperor, hadn’t yet earned the right to wield the treasure. Thus, the Ingress Path remained in Zhao Fengyang’s possession.
The Dusk lord knew as soon as the Ingress Path had appeared in Destiny City, becoming the first trial of the Sovereign Meet, that Zhao Fengyang must be there.
“So we're going to the East Sea, milord?” Ge Long emerged out of nowhere with a smile. He was so certain it was as if he was reading Lu Yun’s mind.
Lu Yun nodded. He was indeed planning on heading to the East Sea. His bargain with Scarlet Ape had never been his true intention. He had a feeling that once he went to the East Sea, the ape trapped there would break out of its restraints even if he didn’t want to release it.
“You mustn’t go now!” Qing Han shook his head. “That big monkey will notice if you do. It’s better to return to Dusk Province for a while.”
Lu Yun wanted to go to the East Sea to look for the kunpeng nest and explore the desolate land so he could find the remaining pearls and cure Qing Han’s poison.
However, she didn’t want him to take the risk. She felt he should make ample preparations before making the trip, or at least wait until he’d digested his gains from the Sovereign Meet.
“Besides, it’s been three years since we heard from my big brother and cousin,” Qing Han lowered her head and whispered, “I’m worried about them.”
Three years ago, after the great battle in Dusk Province, Qing Buyi and Chen Xiao had set out for the Endless Desert to the west of Nephrite Major. They hadn’t returned since, nor had they sent word. Qing Han was beginning to worry, despite her confidence in Qing Buyi and Chen Xiao.
Lu Yun’s expression turned grave as well—he couldn’t just recklessly go into the desert himself. Ancient tombs and desolate lands were his forte, but the Endless Desert was different. Within the vast desert, the most dangerous threats were the endless monsters and beasts liable to spring out of nowhere.
“We’ll return to Dusk Province first and figure out a plan,” Lu Yun sighed. He knew how Qing Han felt.
The three of them left Destiny City. Although many immortals would like to make a move against them, none dared take the risk. Zhao Fengyang was too great a threat.
“Ah, I almost forgot.” Lu Yun came to a sudden stop after he left Destiny City and raised his voice. “The Blood Formation of Ten Thousand Spirits is still functional. The way to activate it can be found in Jadeite Manor.”
The Destiny city lord perked up, and Xi Yingchen immediately returned to his former manor to see a scroll floating above the crimson altar.
“It is indeed a shamanic formation.” The Destiny city lord sucked in a breath when he arrived and took a good look at the contents of the scroll. “Who are Qing Yu and the young man? They can’t be descendants of the shamanic race...”