Chapter 581 - 473: Chance Encounter in Nocturnal City (Part 2)

Chapter 581: Chapter 473: Chance Encounter in Nocturnal City (Part 2)

In March of the 382nd year of Jia Shen, Tao Boliang obtained the opportunity for Foundation Establishment. The Yunshan Sect fully supported him, appointing Wang Yu to guard the Foundation Establishment. Eventually, Tao Boliang successfully established his Foundation, becoming one of Yunshan Sect’s Foundation Establishment Honored Guests and took responsibility for New Castle as the Refining Equipment Chief Instructor.

In May of the 383rd year of Jia Shen, Qin Zhiyi, the Sect Leader of Shouzhuo Sect, finally encountered his second opportunity for Foundation Establishment, fifteen years after his first failure.

Having failed once, his foundation had already suffered damage. If he failed again, not only would his path to Taoist enlightenment seem remote, but he would also be utterly unable to face the elders and disciples of the sect.

Qin Zhiyi hurried to Minglong Mountain to beseech Lu Qian for help. Lu Qian also gave his full support, providing Golden Core Paper, Foundation Establishment guardians, and a large number of material resources.

In June, Qin Zhiyi finally succeeded in Foundation Establishment, bringing Shouzhuo Sect back to the ranks of Foundation Establishment Sects.

In November of the same year, Wan Lusheng, the Sect Leader’s Disciple of Xianyou Sect, successfully established his Foundation. Sect Leader Liu Muchi immediately passed on the leadership to him. With his lifespan nearing its end, Liu Muchi finally cultivated a new successor under the protection of Yunshan Sect.

After joyously passing on the position, Liu Muchi was relieved of his burdens. Facing the imminent end, he was not overly sorrowful but began to journey around the nearby county mansion, filling his final days with the beauty of nature’s creations.

In the blink of an eye, it was May of the 386th year of Jia Shen.

Thirteen years had passed since the "Day of the Tiger Roar," during which Yunshan Sect commanded over Minglong and Sanshan’s two counties, governing an area spanning over 1,300 miles, overseeing 137 county towns for 13 years.

A divine ship quietly departed under the cover of night, led by Wang Yu and Wu Yan, overloaded with a hundred elite Inner Sect members, heading toward an unknown direction.

Senior Sister Qingfeng is finally going to establish her Foundation!

More than two years ago, Senior Sister had already achieved Qi Cultivation Perfection and had since been patiently awaiting the opportunity. Finally, at this moment, she experienced Celestial-Human Synchrony, which indicated the location of her Foundation Establishment Treasure Land. Overjoyed, she couldn’t wait to tell Lu Qian.

Lu Qian originally wanted to guard her personally, but Jiang Qingfeng firmly refused.

Firstly, the Yunshan Sect now had extensive holdings, having become a lord of the land. The Treasure Land she sensed was a long and distant journey, requiring a lengthy absence, so Sect Leader Lu Qian naturally couldn’t leave lightly. Secondly, with Lu Qian present, she feared she would be even more anxious, her tension amplified, worried about being influenced.

Lu Qian had no choice but to prepare all that was needed, making thorough arrangements for the guardians, and after a thousand exhortations, finally watched the divine ship secretly leave the territory.

The divine ship headed south, and after docking in Meihua Square, they switched to two Star-Winged Sky Rays from the Spirit Beast Sect, soaring further towards the land of the Outer Province.

In July, the two Star-Winged Sky Rays returned.

The endless mountainous terrain below had once again transformed into a bare black-brown plain, in the distance the uniquely shaped Nocturnal City could be seen, radiating colorful lights even during the day.

Wu Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief, as she had been extremely tense for the past two months.

This was her first time in her cultivation journey to venture so far, leading the team and bearing significant responsibilities, naturally feeling a great deal of pressure. Although Elder Wang was also there, Elder Wang would not say a word unless absolutely necessary and would merely sit quietly in meditation, leaving daily affairs for her to handle.

At this point, she realized the truth of what Sect Leader Master said: "Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles."

The journey spanning tens of thousands of miles with this team of a hundred indeed provided her with great benefits.

"Finally back." A clear voice rang behind her, "Once we enter Nocturnal City, I really have to relax a bit."

Wu Yan quickly turned her head, only to feel a sudden brightening before her eyes.

A graceful and stunningly beautiful Fairy stood there playfully, her hand shading her eyes as she gazed at the distant Nocturnal City.

Clad in a light blue narrow-sleeved long dress, tightly fastened with a white jade belt, the Fairy’s figure was perfectly proportioned, her shoulders elegantly shaped, her waist like a drawn thread.

Her skin was as fair as snow, her lips like vermilion, her features exquisite, like poetry and painting. Most unforgettable were her limpid autumn eyes, lively and playful, charming and lovely.

Her radiant smile and hopeful gaze made her as pure and captivating as peach blossoms in the rain. Even though Wu Yan, with her fairy-like grace, reminiscent of a white deer in the forest, could not help but pale in comparison.

Thirteen years had passed, Jiang Baitao had truly grown up, blossomed, and become a young lady.

"Junior Martial Uncle Jiang," Wu Yan smiled and saluted, "We’d better not enter the city, the Sect Leader will be anxious. We should head north and hurry back to the mountain."

Jiang Baitao sighed with disappointment and slumped onto Wu Yan.

"Come on, Little Yan, let’s take a break. I’ve heard there are so many delicious pastries here that I haven’t tried yet..."

"Taotao." Suddenly, a gentle female voice sounded, "Don’t make things complicated. Moreover, Nocturnal City is not a good place; Yunshan disciples are not to enter unless it’s a mission requirement."

Jiang Baitao rolled her eyes but continued to lean against Wu Yan. The gentle voice became more stern.

"Jiang Baitao, did you hear me?"

So, Baitao listlessly turned to face her sister.

With her hair elegantly styled in a treasure bun, lightly adorned with makeup, with a golden step-shaking hairpin inserted between the strands. Her gentle goose egg face, blush like a fresh lychee, petite nose fair as goose fat, and her fair forehead delicately adorned with a cinnabar floral decoration, enhancing her graceful and majestic appearance.

A truly extraordinary beauty.

It’s just a pity that Jiang Qingfeng was looking at her seriously, slightly spoiling this perfect scene.

"I heard, I heard with both ears." Jiang Baitao yawned, stretching lazily and showing off her delightful silhouette. "Rest assured, I won’t delay your reunion with Sect Leader Senior Brother."