Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 429: SEE YOU ANOTHER DAY
Phoenix Mountain is over a thousand miles away from Ancient Rampart City, and at the speed of the Wind Escape Boat, it can be reached in less than two hours.
It is worth mentioning that Ancient Rampart City, as the northernmost city of the former Yan State, holds significant importance.
With its unique geographical location, not only is it a strategic stronghold, but the number of cultivators passing through daily is vast, making it a treasure trove as well.
Controlling Ancient Rampart City is akin to acquiring a new source of wealth, which is crucial even for a large sect like Yuan Yang Sect.
Thus, the five sects of Chu State are unwilling to let this city fall into one another's hands.
After several confrontations where neither side gained an advantage, they could only compromise and jointly manage the city.
Otherwise, none of the five sects would be able to trust the others.
As the foundational base of White Cloud Temple, Cloud High Mountain is similarly significant.
With a high tier of fourth-stage mid-grade, any one of the three sects obtaining it could greatly enhance their foundation, making it undesirable for them to let it fall into the hands of others.
In the end, they reached an agreement to jointly manage it between Yuan Yang Sect, Heavenly Harmony Sect, and Crescent Moon Valley.
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The great sun hung high in the sky when a pitch-black escape light descended from the horizon.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an exquisitely crafted black boat, with five figures on the cabin and deck.
It was Liu Yu, Jiang Qiushui, Cold Moon Heart, and two maidservants.
Upon seeing the ancient immortal city and realizing they had arrived at their destination, Liu Yu changed the spell technique in his hand, controlling the Wind Escape Boat to land not far from the city gate.
The group disembarked one by one, but before they could put away their magical artifacts, a cultivator approached them.
This person had a refined appearance, fair skin, and stood over eight feet tall, with a cultivation level at the mid foundation establishment stage.
It was none other than Yan Kai, who had returned to Ancient Rampart City to recuperate from his injuries.
"Ha ha ha, I’ve been waiting for you, Senior Brother Liu!"
"I’ve been waiting here since the morning, finally, I've seen the arrival of my senior brother!"
Yan Kai, dressed in a white robe, stepped forward and clasped his hands together enthusiastically.
"Junior Brother Yan, you could have waited at your residence. There’s no need to go through such trouble," Liu Yu replied with a slight smile.
"I will visit you as soon as I arrive," he continued, discreetly sizing up Yan Kai and feeling somewhat surprised.
In just five or six years, Yan Kai's cultivation had already reached the mid foundation establishment stage, and he appeared to be in good spirits, indicating that his injuries had likely healed.
Having hovered on the brink of death, he had turned misfortune into fortune; this young man truly possessed extraordinary luck.
While exchanging pleasantries, Liu Yu couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration.
"Congratulations, Junior Brother, on advancing your cultivation. The path ahead is indeed promising."
With a casual gesture, he stored the Wind Escape Boat into his storage bag and smiled.
"Wherever, this small progress of mine is nothing compared to Senior Brother," Yan Kai humbly replied.
"In front of Senior Brother, I dare not speak of promising paths."
"Since you’ve traveled such a distance, why not come to my residence for a chat? Let me treat you well."
"The changes in Ancient Rampart City over the past few years have been significant. Senior Brother Liu should stay for a few days to experience the bustling atmosphere of the immortal city."
Despite Liu Yu's compliments, Yan Kai repeatedly insisted he didn’t deserve it and then warmly invited him.
"No need," Liu Yu shook his head.
"I’ve seen enough of the lively scenes in the immortal city and won’t join in on this commotion."