Within the core territory of the Yin Sha Sect, Lei Dong rode the Evil Ghost Banner, skimming low over the ground at a leisurely pace.
He sat cross-legged, letting the protective aura disperse as he felt the mild breeze brush his face. Watching the familiar peaks and valleys pass by, he felt an indescribable ease. Even the air carried a familiar scent, letting him savor the feeling of returning home after so many days away.
Several hours later, dusk had fallen.
Through the gathering shadows ahead, a massive city came into view. Its walls were tall and dark, exuding a frigid menace. A few ferocious cannons mounted on them were enough to make anyone wary.
Myriad Ghost City was a major city directly under the jurisdiction of Myriad Ghost Cave, which belonged to the Yin Sha Sect. Large numbers of mortals lived there, most of them dependent on Myriad Ghost Cave for their livelihood and providing its disciples with excellent logistical support. Of course, many disciples brought their families to live in the city once they had made a name for themselves. Lei Dong had done the same.
Strictly speaking, counting the years he had spent away on missions, it had been almost twenty years since Lei Dong last visited his parents. If he had not heard from the Heavenly Demon that they were in good health, he would not have known what to think.
Lei Dong had learned the ancient Breath Concealment Art passed down by Tantai Bingyun. It was indeed wondrous. He now completely concealed his powerful Golden Core aura, making himself appear to be an ordinary Foundation Establishment High Stage Cultivator. The art was so profound that even someone as powerful as the Heavenly Demon could not see through it. She was even certain that a Nascent