Chapter 1239 - 1236: Sacred Land Selection, Cang Nanyue’s Decision!

An absolute beauty gazes at the bright moon, lost in thought.

At this moment, a crane’s cry pierces the clouds.

In the distance, a fist-sized white dot emerges from the clouds, darting forward like an arrow. Initially the size of a fist, it transforms into a gigantic celestial crane upon reaching the mountain peak.

The celestial crane spreads its wings, spanning twenty to thirty meters, with a patch of bright red on its head, eyes like lightning, and claws like hooks, majestic and fearless. Each wingbeat stirs up a violent storm, twisting the surrounding air fiercely, its presence terrifying.

Whoosh!

The air currents surge as the celestial crane lands beside the woman, and a young man with a sword on his back jumps down from it.

"Greetings, Sister Cang Nanyue!"

The young man with the sword gives a salute to the woman, his demeanor and words full of respect.

The woman is none other than Cang Nanyue, who once guided Luo Feng in his cultivation and personally planted the Yuan Qi seed for him.

Ever since avenging a massacre, she has been cultivating in the Palace of Infinity, one of the Nine Great Sacred Grounds. Two years have flown by, and now she is an Inner Sect Disciple of the Palace of Infinity.

"Junior Brother Han Qing, what brings you to me?" Cang Nanyue asked.

The young man named Han Qing raised his head, glanced at Cang Nanyue with a fleeting look of admiration, and said, "Sister, the elders asked me to convey their request for you to go to the Hall of Infinity to discuss the matter of selecting disciples for the next generation of Sacred Grounds."

"Selecting disciples for the Sacred Grounds?"

Cang Nanyue slightly furrowed her brows and said, "There should be seven years left until the next selection. Have the sect masters of the Nine Great Sacred Grounds already decided to advance the selection date?"

"It seems so."

Han Qing said, "Sister, you should know that since the appearance of the Eyes of God, the Demon Eye Clan has been growing stronger. Several Demon Sects in the West Desert Demon Realm have been annihilated, and several small nations in the Hundred Kingdoms Domain have been destroyed. The Demon Eye Clan now has the power to contend with the Sacred Grounds, which is no small matter."

Cang Nanyue nodded slightly, as these matters were already known in the Sacred Grounds. She had even encountered some Demon Eye Clan experts in the West Desert Demon Realm, and their astonishing power and methods were enough to instill fear.

"However, the sect masters decided to advance the selection not because of the Demon Eye Clan."

"Then why?"

"Sister, since you seldom venture out, you might not be aware."

Han Qing said, "Just the other day, a momentous event occurred in the North Sea. The Boundless Sea King, who had been in hiding for years, emerged in the Extreme North Land of the North Sea, battling the Ice Palace’s Palace Master for the Saint Soul. Although the battle was inconclusive, it resulted in countless casualties, affecting the forces near the North Sea."

Cang Nanyue fell silent, understanding that a clash between two kings was extraordinary. This incident could change the balance of power among the major forces, and the outcome is unpredictable.

The decision by the sect masters to advance the selection was likely intended to cultivate more talent and prepare for unforeseen events.

With the emergence of hidden masters, the Five Great Realms are bound to descend into chaos soon.

Exhaling lightly, Cang Nanyue said, "Let’s go. Let’s head to the Hall of Infinity."

The two rode the crane, leaving the peak and ascending to the sky.

After traveling a short distance, Cang Nanyue asked Han Qing, "Junior Brother Han Qing, why are the elders seeking my advice on such a significant issue?"

Han Qing hesitated for a moment and said, "It was Senior Brother Yuehua who mentioned it. He hopes Sister will accompany him to the Hundred Kingdoms Domain for the Sacred Grounds selection."

"It’s him!"

Cang Nanyue furrowed her brows, halting the crane, and said quietly, "Junior Brother, inform the Hall of Infinity that I am in seclusion and unable to leave."

"This... "

Han Qing paused, noticing Cang Nanyue’s expression, and said, "Sister, it is known that Senior Brother Yuehua has affections for you. Why distance yourself from him? In terms of character, appearance, and cultivation, Senior Brother Yuehua is outstanding, even the Sect Master praises him as a once-in-a-century genius..."

Cang Nanyue’s face turned mildly cold, "My matters are none of your concern. I hope you won’t bring this up again."

"Understood!"

Han Qing dared not speak further; as he prepared to leave, Cang Nanyue recalled something and asked, "Junior Brother Han Qing, you have good connections; have you heard of the Canglang Dynasty’s New Dragon List Assembly?"

"Canglang Dynasty?"

Han Qing was momentarily perplexed by Cang Nanyue, who was focused on cultivation, suddenly showing interest in external affairs. After thinking, his eyes lit up.

"I remember now! It’s been heard that the person who delivered the Boundless Sea King’s news was Shui Qingcheng, a former Inner Sect Disciple of the Free and Unfettered Sect. She is now the Hall Master of Linglong Hall of the Canglang Dynasty’s Twelve Golden Palaces. Regarding the New Dragon List Assembly, I’ve heard a bit. What does Sister want to ask?"

Cang Nanyue said, "Have you heard of Luo Feng?"

"Haha, if Sister asked about anyone else, I might not know. But regarding this Luo Feng, I happen to know a bit."

"What is it?"

Involuntarily, Cang Nanyue’s voice grew slightly urgent.

Han Qing explained, "I’ve heard this Luo Feng is remarkable. Not yet seventeen, he is already a True Yuan Realm second-level Martial Artist, and he shone brilliantly in the Canglang Dynasty’s New Dragon List Assembly, seizing victory and becoming the first New Dragon."

"A second-level True Yuan Realm Martial Artist, and he became the first New Dragon!"

Cang Nanyue’s breath slightly stilled, a spark of surprise flashing in her bright eyes.

She had expended her essence to plant the Yuan Qi seed for Luo Feng, and considering his talent, she anticipated his achievements wouldn’t be insignificant. Yet, the result far exceeded her expectations.

She recalled clearly that when she planted the Yuan Qi seed in Luo Feng, he was just a Meridian Wheel Realm Martial Artist. In less than two years, he progressed from the Meridian Wheel Realm to the True Yuan Realm—this cultivation speed is outstanding even among the Nine Great Sacred Grounds.

Han Qing didn’t notice Cang Nanyue’s expression and continued:

"Though he is the first New Dragon, he’s merely dominating in the Canglang Dynasty, a tiny nation. If he enters our Hall of Infinity, it would be quite ordinary. Back then, Senior Brother Yuehua reached the sixth level of the True Yuan Realm at seventeen; this Luo Feng is far behind. Sister, why are you suddenly asking about him?"

Cang Nanyue did not answer; after a moment of contemplation, she suddenly said, "Junior Brother, I’ve changed my mind. I will go to the Hundred Kingdoms Domain. Do you know when the Sacred Grounds selection begins?"

Hearing Cang Nanyue agree to go to the Hundred Kingdoms Domain, Han Qing revealed a hint of joy in his eyes.

If Senior Brother Yuehua learns of this, he’ll certainly be delighted, and there will undoubtedly be benefits for him.

Not wanting to delay, Han Qing promptly replied, "The exact timing is still under discussion by the sect masters of the Sacred Grounds. I’d say, at the latest in a year, or as early as three to five months."

...

The night passed quickly, and as dawn broke, with mist still enveloping the valley, Luo Feng opened his eyes, stood up, and reached out into the void.

Wow!

The entire flow of the stream in the valley was captured into the air, forming a giant water ball where fish could clearly be seen darting around inside.

Boom!

Releasing his hand, the water ball fell back into the stream, sending up a splash of water.

"How much has your injury recovered?" Jiang Fengfeng glanced at the now turbulent stream and curiously asked.

"About sixty or seventy percent." Luo Feng said.

"Sixty to seventy percent!"

Jiang Fengfeng’s beautiful eyes widened slightly, and her voice carried a distinct note of surprise.