Unrest in the Southern Sea Region

The instant the transfer array in the small courtyard of the Mountain Top Dojo lit up, Wang Ping and Yulian appeared amid twisted space. He was then drawn by the ringing bells echoing in his ears—the bells summoning Immortal Realm cultivators to the front hall.

As his Primordial Spirit Consciousness spread out, Wang Ping quickly learned from the assembled disciples what had happened: Linshui Prefecture warships had suddenly appeared in the sea south of Shang'an Prefecture.

The fast ships scouting intelligence at the forefront of both sides had already clashed, and both had suffered losses.

Wang Ping did not disturb Xia Weny as he arranged his troops. He walked to a pavilion at the edge of the garden and stood there, gazing at prosperous Zhonghui County Town in the distance. "They don't intend to give me even a moment."

"They're probably trying to delay your cultivation progress. I have to say, it's a very good idea."

Yulian gave her quiet assessment. Following Wang Ping's gaze toward distant Zhonghui County Town and sensing the lively atmosphere as Spring Festival approached, she said, "This Spring Festival probably won't be peaceful."

Wang Ping formed a hand seal and brought out the Cave Heaven Mirror, connecting it to a Puppet stationed in Linshui Prefecture. This Puppet had been press-ganged by a conscription order from an island under the Seventh Prince's command. When a small portion of Wang Ping's consciousness descended into it through communication relay stations secretly arranged across the Southern Sea Region, it was undergoing the most basic naval combat training amid the sea wind.

Because this Puppet possessed exceptional physical qualities, completed every training session smoothly, and knew a little reading and writing, it had now been appointed captain of its squad, granting it more free time.

After one training session ended,