That night, Uchiha Shin quietly left the Outer Realm with Yan Fanxin and arrived at Phoenix Island in the South Sea.
The Fourth Princess was waiting outside Phoenix Island to receive them. Uchiha Shin had already informed Lady Xuannü.
Yan Fanxin and Lady Xuannü met once again.
The last time they had met face-to-face was when the Outer Realm invaded Phoenix Island, when they had still been enemies.
Now that they met again, both felt rather moved.
"Greetings, Lady Xuannü."
"Young Master Yan, there is no need for such formalities. Please, have a seat," Lady Xuannü said with a smile.
After the few of them sat down, they talked for a while longer.
"The Outer Realm is now moving toward unification. Before long, we will be united. I came to see Lady Xuannü this time to discuss what comes next for us," Yan Fanxin said to Lady Xuannü.
Lady Xuannü asked, "What does Young Master Yan have in mind?"
"I think the Outer Realm and the Three Realms should coexist peacefully and put an end to war. At the same time, we should open passages between our two sides so that people may travel back and forth, conduct trade, exchange cultures, and do other things. What do you think, Lady Xuannü?" Yan Fanxin said.
Lady Xuannü replied, "If the Outer Realm can coexist peacefully with the Three Realms, that is naturally a good thing. But as for opening passages between us so that our people can travel, trade, and interact, that still requires discussion. It is not something I alone can decide. The great powers of the Three Realms must deliberate on it together."
Yan Fanxin nodded. He knew this condition would not be so easily accepted.
"Young Master Yan, you must also be mentally prepared. Taishang Laojun and the