In a corner of the Eastern Wastes, not long afterward.
The group that had left Five-Family Fort almost the same day as Zhou Kai had only just reached the territory of the Great Conquest Temple, seven hundred li away.
For people like Li Enyi and Ying Chen, whose transcendent levels and combat strength were only at level two, traveling around thirty li a day was already the limit of their abilities.
Even managing that much, they had to thank the few fortunate encounters they had stumbled upon along the way.
There had been a barren stretch scorched by fierce flames, with no demons for a hundred li; the aftermath of a clash between sect forces, where they had picked up plenty of supplies; and a wilderness hunter with the Firebearer Identity...
And so, after nearly sixteen days of grueling travel, Li Enyi and her companions finally reached the place she believed could offer them a safe home in the future: the Great Conquest Temple, a Demonic Path sect of the Eastern Wastes.
"Second Miss Li, once we get you to the Great Conquest Temple... we really will have to go our separate ways."
Ying Chen raised a hand to shade his eyes and looked toward the mountains dozens of li away.
The Great Conquest Temple's Mahavira Hall exuded a sinister ghostly aura, with a faint blue-green glow. It was clearly visible within a hundred-li radius, and even Ying Chen, who had not specialized in the Insight skill, could see it plainly.
Li Enyi initially felt relieved at his words. She had an Identity associated with the Great Conquest Temple and had brought plenty of Li Family treasures on this journey. As long as she was willing to pay dearly... buying an Identity as an outer-sect menial should be no problem.