Not long afterward, in a corner of the Eastern Wastes.
The group that had left Five-Family Fort on almost the same day as Zhou Kai had only just reached the territory of Great Conquest Temple, seven hundred li away.
For people like Li Enyi and Ying Chen, whose transcendent levels and combat strength were only at the second level, traveling around thirty li a day was already the limit of what they could manage.
Even then, they had a few chance encounters along the way to thank.
There was the barren stretch scorched for a hundred li, where not a single demon could be found; the aftermath of a clash between sect forces, where they picked up plenty of supplies; and a wilderness hunter who held the Identity of Firebearer...
After nearly sixteen days of arduous travel, Li Enyi's group finally reached the place she believed could offer them safety in the future: Great Conquest Temple, a Demonic Path sect of the Eastern Wastes.
"Second Miss Li, once we get you to Great Conquest Temple... we really will be going our separate ways."
Ying Chen raised a hand to shade his eyes and looked toward the mountains dozens of li away.
The Great Hall of Great Conquest Temple, steeped in an eerie ghostly aura and faintly glowing blue-green, was clearly visible from anywhere within a hundred li. Even Ying Chen, who had never specialized in the Insight skill, could see it plainly.
At his words, Li Enyi first felt a weight lift from her heart. She had an Identity connected to Great Conquest Temple, and the group had brought quite a few Li Family treasures. As long as she was willing to pay dearly... buying a position as an outer-sect servant should not be a problem.
Once they reached Great