Immortal Origin Sect, Heavenly Treasure Merchant Association

After traveling west from Wei State through several countries, Song Qingming and Feng He had arrived within the borders of Song Country, east of Taiyue Lake.

Song Country was also a nation roughly the size of Wei State. It was ruled by a Nascent Soul Sect called the Hunyuan Sect, whose strength was not much different from that of the present Carefree Sect.

Beyond Song Country's border, farther west, lay Qin State, the largest country in the Floating Cloud Mountain Range. After reaching the border of Song Country, Feng He suddenly changed direction and piloted the Flying Boat south, bypassing the entirety of Qin State's borders before continuing onward.

Seeing that Feng He had deliberately done this, Song Qingming could guess that he was likely wary of the Myriad Spirits Sect and feared they might come looking for trouble.

The Myriad Spirits Sect of Qin State was not only the strongest sect in the Floating Cloud Mountain Range, but also had a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator holding the fort. Once one provoked them, even an expert like Feng He at the Peak Golden Core Stage would likely find it difficult to escape unscathed.

Song Qingming naturally agreed with Feng He's cautious, low-key approach. The great sects west of Taiyue Lake had never been particularly friendly with sects east of the lake, such as the Carefree Sect.

As a Guest Elder of the Carefree Sect, Song Qingming naturally had to keep a low profile upon entering another's territory. It would be best if he could avoid showing his face altogether.

After bypassing Qin State and passing through two more small countries, Song Qingming and Feng He finally arrived at the edge of the Illusion Sea Desert west of the Floating Cloud Mountain Range, one month after setting out.

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