(I thought I had successfully scheduled the release, but the chapter order got reversed. Sorry about that.)
The Ningxia Mountain Region was filled with brilliant rosy light, which illuminated the entire area in a riot of colors. Groups of immortal soldiers were stationed there, their military camps stretching into the distance over the rolling terrain.
Xiao Yu, who had been meditating, watched the direction of Nine Central City uneasily. She had a vague feeling that something major was about to happen.
"What's wrong?" Guan Yuehe, who was not far from Xiao Yu's side, quickly noticed her unusual behavior.
"Nothing. It's just that the City Lord has been gone for so long without any news. I can't help but worry." Xiao Yu's brows drew tightly together, and she secretly resented her own insufficient cultivation. Ever since the Lotus Avatar had led the immortal army back into the territory under Nine Central City's jurisdiction and fought hundreds of battles, large and small, against the demons, Xiao Yu's desire to improve her strength had grown ever stronger.
"The City Lord has always acted only after making careful plans. Besides, he only said he was going to investigate the items left behind by the former Seven Sword Masters near Nine Central City. He shouldn't have gone directly into Nine Central City."
Guan Yuehe comforted her, "The few demons currently inside Nine Central City are no stronger than the City Lord. As long as he doesn't deliberately put himself in danger, there shouldn't be any major problems."
"I hope so." Xiao Yu sighed. She felt that things were not so simple. If her cultivation had been strong enough, she could have acted together with the Lotus Avatar earlier instead of passively waiting here for the outcome.
While Xiao Yu was secretly worrying, the Lotus Avatar