Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 724: FIFTEEN WINTERS AND SUMMERS
“Whoosh, whoosh~”
Under the clear blue sky, two streaks of escape light sped through the air, traversing several dozen miles in just a few breaths.
As a range of mountains stretching for thousands of miles appeared in their view, they gradually slowed their escape speed.
Purple Mist Mountain Range!
"This mission is indeed rather difficult," Guo Poyun sighed, his face weathered as he flew through the air.
Looking at the escape lights that moved quickly or slowly between the mountains, a nostalgic expression surfaced on his face.
Opportunities don't just fall from the sky; the more generous the rewards, the greater the dangers.
The task of developing the Huai Prefecture branch was thrilling for him. He not only faced the constant threat of pursuit from the Qian Court Holy Land but also had to outwit other loose cultivator organizations.
If it weren't for Liu Yu, there was no way Guo Poyun could stabilize the situation with his own strength.
Thinking of this, he unconsciously glanced at the calm black-robed male cultivator beside him.
"Now, I should be able to focus on my cultivation, right?"
Although Liu Yu maintained a poker face as he gazed toward the Purple Mist Mountain Range, he too felt a sense of relief inside.
The tense strings of his heart had loosened completely.
After all, the Purple Mist Mountain Range was under the influence of the Qian Court Holy Land, a place they couldn't easily touch.
"Haha~!"
The two exchanged smiles, and in the next moment, their escape speed surged as they flew into the tranquil and harmonious spiritual mountains.
Beside Liu Yu, Zhang Yi remained silent, his eyes filled with a sense of sorrow.
For a golden core cultivator, ten years might just be a retreat.
But for someone like him, who had been at the grassroots level, he had experienced far too much during these ten years.
Resentments, friendships, and the treachery of human hearts.
Despite having various trump cards, he had successfully turned dangers into safety, yet some memories remained vividly etched in his mind.
The original Zhang Yi was like a blank sheet of paper, but after ten years of tempering, this sheet had been stained with all sorts of colors.
Even if all those colors could be erased, there would still be remnants left behind.
Everything had changed, and it could never go back.
"Whoosh, whoosh~"
Flying at high speed for about a quarter of an hour, Red Cloud Mountain was finally in sight.
"Leave the trivial matters of reporting to the Elders to me."
"Daoist Gu, you might as well head back to your cave dwelling to rest, don't keep Fairy Zhuo waiting~"
As they approached Red Cloud Mountain, Guo Poyun suddenly spoke, revealing a meaningful smile.
"If that's the case, I will trouble you, Daoist Guo."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yu did not decline and smiled slightly.
The so-called report was merely a detailed explanation of the task's specific situation and a report on the situation in the eastern Central Domain. It wasn't particularly important.
As for the merits, as the person in charge of this mission, he naturally held the most. The elders of the Purple Scarf Army were already aware of this.
So there was no need to worry about Guo Poyun trying to claim credit. From what Liu Yu knew of him, he wouldn't be so foolish.
Most importantly, he harbored too many secrets; whether it was his Immortal Abode or the Sword of Ruin, they absolutely couldn't be leaked. Therefore, it was better to minimize interactions with high-level cultivators.
"See you another day!"
Returning to the Purple Mist Mountain Range, both were in high spirits, and after chatting a bit, they parted ways.
Liu Yu took Zhang Yi, continuing to fly toward the cave dwelling at Red Cloud Mountain, while Guo Poyun headed to the Purple Scarf Army's base to report the details of the mission.
"Master, I take my leave."
The blue escape light landed on the fourth-stage spiritual mountain, Red Cloud Mountain, revealing two cultivators of varying strength. Zhang Yi took the initiative to leave, understanding the situation.