Luo Divine Guard
As Luo Hanyan finished speaking, the Flying Boat landed at the docking point.
The group disembarked from the Flying Boat.
The densely packed crowd around them bowed deeply the moment they saw Luo Hanyan!
We pay our respects to Venerable Yanshui!
No need for formalities.
Everyone looked up, and then their gazes unconsciously fell on Luo Lingshuang and Zhang Xuanchen, who were walking behind Luo Hanyan.
They knew most of Luo Qinghe; she was one of the Luo Clan's geniuses who had the potential to break through to the Spirit Transformation stage.
The fact that these two could walk in front of Luo Qinghe speaks volumes about their status.
"Wait... she is... Luo Lingshuang! The eldest daughter of the Luo Clan!"
"What! How is this possible!"
"Absolutely right! Her appearance is at least 80% similar to the portraits distributed by the Luo Family!"
After so many years, some changes are perfectly normal!
"She is Luo Lingshuang, but who is the young man holding her hand?"
"Isn't that obvious? It's definitely Zhang Xuanchen from the Zhang Family!"
"Um, fellow cultivators, excuse me for a moment, I have some matters to attend to."
"Me too..."
The crowd whispered among themselves, and Luo Hanyan did not stop them.
After all, this matter will eventually be known by various forces, so it's better to inform the public than to cover it up.
After Zhang Xuanchen put away the Flying Boat, Luo Hanyan Luo Hanyan led the group onto a long white jade bridge spanning the sea.
They headed towards the Fuyao Immortal City.
As they drew closer, the awe-inspiring nature of the Immortal City truly became apparent.
The majestic city wall resembles a mountain range stretching across the sea and sky.
It is made entirely of dark blue mineral, with a pale silver hue flowing between the cracks.
"This city is not only the gateway to our people, but also a commercial hub for dozens of sea areas nearby."
As Luo Hanyan walked, she explained to Zhang Xuanchen:
"Without this Fuyao Immortal City, it would be difficult to transport the heavenly materials and earthly treasures from the surrounding islands into the mainland."
Similarly, elixirs and Law Artifact artifacts from the inland areas could not be delivered to the various islands in a timely manner.
Zhang Xuanchen nodded slightly. This Immortal City before him was indeed remarkable, situated atop Fourth-tier Peak Grade Spirit Vein and protected by Fifth-grade low-quality spiritual array.
With a full-force defense, even Mid-stage Spirit Transformation would find it difficult to break through.
Just as everyone reached the city gate, the token at Luo Hanyan's waist suddenly lit up.
Whoosh!
Three powerful auras soared into the sky!
It swept past numerous buildings and landed in front of everyone in an instant.
The newcomers were all dressed in black robes with silver patterns, and their chests were adorned with gleaming gold Luo characters.
Two are in the Nascent Soul Late Stage, and one is in the Nascent Soul Peak.
The leader had a long sword at his waist, and his brows carried the ruthless and solemn air cultivated from years of commanding troops and engaging in killing.
Immediately afterwards, rows of people clad in silver armor landed in neat formation.
The number was small, only one hundred people.
However, each of these hundred people possessed the cultivation level of the Golden Core Peak stage.
They carried long spears on their backs, and their armor was engraved with the same Luo River cloud pattern.
It is none other than the renowned Luo Divine Guard of the Central Land Immortal Continent!
Looking at the scene before him, Zhang Xuanchen sighed inwardly.
The Zhang Family has Nascent Soul, and even more so, they have him, a Spirit Transformation cultivator.
However, the Golden Core cultivators within their clan are far inferior to those from large clans that have been passed down for tens of thousands of years.
The foundation built over tens of thousands of years cannot be achieved or compared to a few fortuitous opportunities or heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
This requires time to develop.
Bang!
Three Nascent Soul Cultivators stepped forward and bowed, saying:
"Greetings, Ancestor Hanyan!"
"Greetings, Commander Qinghe!"
Upon hearing this, the hundred Luo Divine Guards behind him also bowed, their armor clashing in unison.
They were the clansmen who were ordered to receive Luo Hanyan and her group.
After waiting anxiously for some time without any news, the group was finally relieved to see Luo Hanyan return safely.
However, as soon as the leading cultivator raised his head, his gaze fell on the white-clad woman beside Luo Hanyan.
His expression suddenly froze.
"Young Miss?!"
Upon hearing this, the other two also looked over sharply, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Isn't the young lady still in the South Sea?
How did you end up here with Ancestor Hanyan?
The group was both surprised and delighted, their gazes turning to Luo Hanyan with expressions of confusion.
Seeing this, Luo Hanyan smiled and said:
Commander Luo Xiao, you may dispense with the formalities.
You haven't mistaken her for someone else; she is indeed Luo Lingshuang.
"The man next to her is her husband, Zhang Xuanchen."
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze immediately turned to Zhang Xuanchen.
They had naturally heard of their son-in-law, who lived far away in the South Sea.
Everyone says he has extraordinary talent, but most of the Luo Family doesn't believe it.
Seeing it with their own eyes now, their gazes inevitably held a hint of scrutiny and curiosity.
Zhang Xuanchen spoke calmly:
"Hello, my Zhang Xuanchen."
Shuang'er's husband, please guide me in the future.
"You're too kind, sir. You've come all this way; you must be tired."
The leading cultivator replied.
There was not a trace of disrespect in his tone.
He wasn't stupid. A marriage agreed upon by the Lineage's Ancestor was not something they could question, even if the person was just a Qi Refining ant.
Moreover, the person in front of me doesn't seem like an incompetent person at all.
Whether in appearance or temperament, few could compare to him even in the Central Lands.
If not told, who would guess that he came from a minor Golden Core clan?
What shocked him even more was that, with his Nascent Soul Peak cultivation, he couldn't discern the true extent of Zhang Xuanchen's abilities!
How is that possible!
Could it be that Zhang Xuanchen's cultivation level is higher than his?!
Without further investigation, they immediately averted their gaze.
The people behind them bowed to the two of them again:
"We pay our respects to Miss and Young Master!"
Luo Lingshuang waved her hand and said softly:
"No need for such formalities, everyone."
"You've worked hard guarding Fuyao Immortal City."
Looking at the faces before her, both unfamiliar and filled with joy, she felt a strange, indescribable emotion.
She had never seen these people before.
But they recognized her, remembered her, and even showed such genuine joy simply because she had returned.
Upon hearing Luo Lingshuang's words, Luo Xiao immediately responded:
"It is our duty to guard the Lineage territory!"
"Ancestor Hanyan, I will now relay the news of Miss's return to our Ancestral Grounds."
If the Clan Leader and his wife knew, they would surely...
"No need."
Luo Hanyan raised her hand to interrupt.
"I will take them back to Luoshen Mountain via the Teleportation Array; there's no need for further trouble."
At this point, her smile faded slightly, and she said in a solemn tone:
"After we leave, immediately activate the city's protective Formation."
Strengthen patrols in all areas to safeguard the Immortal City.
We must not give the Devil Creature an opportunity.
If any danger arises, immediately send a message to Luoshen Mountain!
Upon hearing this, the three Nascent Soul Cultivators became solemn.
"Yes, Ancestor!"