In the vast expanse ten thousand zhang above.
"We're already near the Vast Sea Domain, in the Western Wilds. That really is far." Chu Jiang stood atop the warship. He had just sent Big Black and the others to gather information, only to discover that they had already reached the Western Wilds, still quite some distance from the Southern Barrens.
New messages kept arriving through the Myriad Heavens Token in his hand. Clearly, the upper echelons of the Chu Tian Division had all learned that Chu Jiang was about to return and were sending their greetings.
Fu Yunxuan's reply was simple as well. She said she would wait for him at the Chu Tian Division and sent him a photo of herself at work.
Her hair was still cropped short, and she looked as valiant as ever, one hand resting on the blade at her waist, radiant with spirit. Her joy and excitement needed no words.
"My lord, I want to hold a grand homecoming celebration for you. The entire Chu Tian Division has been waiting for this day."
She also explained that the celebration would be the perfect opportunity for Chu Jiang to inspect their achievements over the past three years.
Naturally, Chu Jiang agreed.
Barren Domain, Southern Barrens.
The entire Southern Barrens was likewise roiling with upheaval. Ever since Chu Jiang vanished and rumors spread that he had died within the Barren Heaven Secret Treasure, this place had known little peace—especially within the territory of the Nine Nations Alliance.
Not to mention the Sea of Blood Cult, the evil cult Chu Jiang had offended in the Southern Barrens, which regarded the Chu Tian Division as a thorn in its eye and flesh. The major factions whose prodigies Chu Jiang had killed within the secret treasure had not swallowed