Crossing to Empty Mountain Island

That afternoon, Chen Chuan took a ferry back to the An Ying Islands, with Feng He Shou seeing him off.

He felt he had gained a great deal from the trip. The benefits connected to the Snow Monarch Blade were an unexpected bonus. More importantly, sparring and exchanging insights with a Fighter had deepened his understanding of how to wield power at that level, while also strengthening his resonance with the Second Self.

Of course, Feng He Shou had not given him all this for nothing. He clearly wanted to build a good relationship with him.

The Great Shun Government needed the Wave Pavilion to reassure the people in the surrounding area. And now that the Wave Pavilion had aligned itself with Great Shun, it naturally became a barrier against the Linax Federation.

Before, the Wave Pavilion had taken no side. Now that it had, the Federation could no longer ignore it if it wanted to advance across the outer seas. It was only a matter of time before the Federation moved against it.

Feng He Shou himself had never been part of Great Shun's establishment and had few connections there. If trouble arose, he had very few people to turn to. Now that he and Chen Chuan had some dealings, he could at least hope Chen Chuan would lend him a hand when it mattered.

By the time Chen Chuan returned to the An Ying Islands, it was evening. The islands were a tourist destination, and the tourist season was in full swing, so he decided to stay a few days. He could see the sights, sample the local food, and take some quiet time to nurture the blade.

With him back, Fusion Boundary Corporation's business negotiations could continue. When Meng Shu learned that he planned to stay a