Emerald Wave Dharma Assembly

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

At the Water Manor's dock, an Emerald Wave Boat some twenty zhang long, its hull glowing blue-green, stood ready to depart.

Wang Zhenyue, Lin Moxuan, and Zhao Gan, the three lineage heads, had already boarded with their people. Under Wang Ming's direction, ten capable Water Manor soldiers stowed the last few crates of supplies, then took their posts.

In the distance, cultivators and ordinary people who had heard the news gathered to watch. They pointed at the imposing vessel and its passengers, their faces full of curiosity and shared pride.

At the appointed morning hour, Xu Yuan appeared at the dock. He still wore a simple green robe, his presence calm and his stride unhurried.

Yet when his gaze swept lightly over the Emerald Wave Boat, everyone aboard—from the Foundation Establishment lineage heads to the Qi Refining juniors—fell quiet and stood at attention.

"Set off."

Without another word, Xu Yuan stepped onto the deck and entered the quiet room prepared for him.

"Yes!"

Standing at the bow, Wang Ming called out, "Activate the array! Set off!"

The Emerald Wave Boat trembled faintly. A protective light screen rose, and array patterns along both sides of the hull lit up. Pushing the water aside, it left the dock swiftly and smoothly, entered the river's main current, then accelerated downstream through the clear water.

The river wind blew, and the Water Manor's banner snapped in the breeze.

Inside the quiet room, Xu Yuan stood by the window. Green hills slipped away on either bank as the river widened.

The Azure Billows Water-Land Assembly... he murmured, his gaze steady.

His purpose on this trip was clear. First, he meant to see what the cultivation world of this region was like and broaden his horizons.