The second woman in orange and the third woman in yellow came together, followed by the fourth woman in green and the fifth woman in blue. The sixth woman in blue was silent; after entering, she simply took off her outer clothing and lay down next to David.
The last one to enter was Azi. After entering, she blushed and huddled under the blanket, whispering, “Young master, eat me. The sisters said you ate them too.”
After hearing Azi’s words, David understood what he meant.
“Close your eyes” David said, then slowly lowered his head.
There were no outsiders in the house; the servants who were supposed to be on guard had long been sent away, and the courtyard was as quiet as a desert island.
The faint sounds were swallowed by the walls and curtains, unable to penetrate even a single step into the courtyard.
David did not intentionally utilize the spiritual energy gained from dual cultivation, and he also did not intentionally pursue increasing his cultivation level.
He used all the strength he had to repair the small wounds hidden within his body, gradually merging the unique primal energies of the seven individuals into his meridian structure, like ironing out wrinkles on a piece of cloth.
When he opened his eyes on the morning of the third day, his aura had completely stabilized.
All those almost imperceptible feelings of lethargy disappeared, and I felt as if I had been completely transformed, calm and perfect.
Jiang Xuelan came to accompany him last night.
He no longer mentioned about the hidden injuries to his meridians; he just lay beside her, breathing evenly, as if he had finally let go of the tension that had been building up.
On the third day at dusk, David summoned Xuanzhenzi and the Seven Fairies to the courtyard.
“I’ll go look for the nuclear debris. You all stay in Falling Star City and wait for further news.”
Xuanzhenzi frowned slightly: “I’ll come along, just in case something happens on the way”
“This city needs you to look after it more.” David interrupted his words. “Those seven are here, and their cultivation hasn’t fully recovered yet. If the Divine Race sends people to investigate while I’m away, someone needs to be there to keep an eye out. I trust you to stay here more than me.”
Xuanzhenzi paused, then glanced at the seven figures standing behind him. The oldest woman in red protected Azi by her side, while the second woman in orange put her hand on the shoulder of the third woman in yellow. Everyone listened, and no one showed any signs of panic.
He sighed, then finally nodded: “Okay. But don’t push yourself too hard once you’re out there. If you encounter something you can’t handle, just step back. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”
“I know,” David nodded.
Jiang Xuelan stood beside him, having changed into a tight-fitting robe that made it easier for her to move. Her long, ice-blue hair was tied back, and the jade map book that Shi Linyuan had prepared was in the storage bag at her waist.
He didn’t say much, just stood two steps behind David, as calm as a shadow.
Azi ran over to David, looked up at him with sparkling eyes: “Young Master, be careful.”
David looked at her and gently patted the top of her head: “Mm.”
Then he turned around, bringing Jiang Xuelan into the air, and a gray-purple stream of light broke through the dark purple sky, speeding towards the first ancient seal marked on the map.
The sealed location was located in a remote canyon more than 20,000 miles northwest of Falling Star City.
Traveling over 20,000 li would take an ordinary cultivator at least five or six days.
David led Jiang Xuelan on a fast journey, not intending to cover the entire route in one go. They rest when needed and take detours when necessary, without feeling impatient or restless.
On the first day, they traveled nearly 8,000 li (about 4,000 kilometers). As night fell, they stopped to rest on a remote mountain ridge.
There were no trees around, only layers of dark purple rock were exposed, and a faint smell of metal rust filled the air, much stronger than in Falling Star City.
David sat on a relatively flat rock, took out the map jade book given to him by Shi Linyuan, and checked the location again with the help of the faint light condensed from the Origin of Chaos.
“At this rate, we should arrive tomorrow evening,” he said.
Jiang Xuelan sat beside him: “This street is too quiet.”
David did not refute his words; it’s too quiet.
Since leaving Falling Star City, we have not encountered any divine patrols nor traces of cultivators along the way, and even birds and beasts are rarely seen.
There was an indescribable feeling of emptiness that enveloped this barren land, as if someone had deliberately avoided this area.
“The gods must have placed guards around this area, but they won’t get too close to the seal. They’re afraid of disturbing the seal itself. Be careful when you approach tomorrow,” David said.
Jiang Xuelan nodded and did not ask any more questions.
The night wind blew from the direction of the canyon, bringing with it a dark purple mist that was thicker than during the day and a faint fishy smell, as if something was slowly seeping out from underground.
David glanced in that direction, a glint appearing in his eyes before returning to calm.
FAQ Novel
Q: What happened in the previous days?
A: The city was cleared and repaired after a battle, with life slowly returning to normal.
Q: What is the protagonist’s current condition?
A: While outwardly recovering, the protagonist has sustained hidden injuries from the intense battle and a forced breakthrough.
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