Shi Lan watched as the Skycloud Treasure Ship slowly rose into the air and disappeared among the clouds. After waiting a little while, she set off for the border once more.
The closer she came to the border, the fewer people she encountered. In the end, she could go several days without seeing anyone, save for the occasional Skycloud Treasure Ship streaking across the sky.
Several days later, Shi Lan entered the borderlands, now little more than ten thousand li from the Boundless Demon Domain.
Three years later, Shi Lan returned to Tenglong City.
Only ruins remained of Tenglong City. Half the city had sunk into the earth, and a gigantic footprint marked the depression. Clearly, some unknown giant beast had stomped it into the ground.
Before Shi Lan could take a closer look, a chill suddenly gripped her heart. Her hair stood on end as a terrifying killing intent enveloped her.
Without hesitation, Shi Lan sprang backward, but it was already too late.
Lines of formation runes lit up, enclosing the area in every direction. Four figures took up positions at the four cardinal points, while an old man with white hair stepped out of the void. He stared at Shi Lan, his pupils shimmering with an eerie blue light.
"What an excellent robe."
The old man could not help but admire it. If this place had not been so remote, and if his Dharma Eye of Illusory Insight had not reached mastery, he would never have seen through Shi Lan's disguise.
For a Heavenly being, uncovering Shi Lan's background was no difficult task.
Since Shi Lan was headed for the border, it stood to reason that she might return to her homeland for a look.
Thus, after receiving the order to ambush and kill Shi Lan, the old