The people of the Ravine Realm also voiced their assent and followed Daoist Feng aboard the flying carriage. At Daoist Feng's invitation, Feng Zhaotong shared a flying carriage with him.
The carriage circled above the sea of clouds, allowing them to take in the scenery of the Upper Layer.
During the tour, Daoist Feng said, "Mystic Venerable Feng, travel between the Ravine Realm and Celestial Xia is convenient now. I have a treasure that guards the Dao and may be used for passage. If you and your fellow Daoists are willing to remain here and cultivate, that is also possible. You need only abide by Celestial Xia's rules and order."
Feng Zhaotong considered this, then said sincerely, "Many thanks for Feng Tingzhi's kind intentions. Feng shall still remain in the Ravine Realm to hold the fort. The Upper Layer is indeed a fine place, but if I leave, I fear many matters will be beyond the abilities of the younger generation below."
Daoist Feng nodded. "Mystic Venerable Feng's words are not without reason. Whether it is a small sect or the ruler of an entire realm, there must indeed be a suitable person at the helm."
Feng Zhaotong looked over. He heard a deeper meaning beneath Daoist Feng's words and asked, "Does Feng Tingzhi have something to entrust to me?"
Daoist Feng smiled. "I do have a few words to speak. We may have to ask Mystic Venerable Feng to remain in Celestial Xia for some time."
Feng Zhaotong asked curiously, "Why is that? Is there something Feng must do?"
Had it been another faction, he might have thought they intended to keep a hostage. But Celestial Xia clearly had no need for such measures. The interests of Celestial Xia and the Ravine Realm were aligned, and without Celestial Xia's