In less than ten days, Ban Lan and his party arrived at Prosperous Harmony Prefecture. When they reached the mooring platform, they saw hundreds upon thousands of transport flying vessels constantly landing and taking off.
Although Prosperous Harmony lay at the westernmost edge of Celestial Xia's present territory, unlike Eastern Court, one did not need to cross vast seas to reach it. Newly erected jade pillars guided the way along the route, so it was actually more closely connected to the homeland, and the transport of manpower and supplies was relatively easy.
To show his sincerity, Lin Xuanshu was personally waiting with others at Mooring Boat Terrace.
When he saw Ban Lan and his party step down from the flying vessel, although he had already seen Ban Lan's appearance through the Bright-Viewing Seal, a real person was different from an image. He silently praised him and said, "As expected, you bear yourself with elegant grace. A truly distinguished figure."
Upon seeing him, Ban Lan halted and cupped his hands in greeting.
Lin Xuanshu stepped forward and returned the salute. Courteously, he said, "Fellow Daoist Ban, you have come from afar and must be weary. I have already prepared a banquet in the pavilion hall. I hope you will honor us with your presence." He stepped aside and said, "Please."
Ban Lan readily agreed.
At that moment, he cast what appeared to be an inadvertent glance behind him.
Just after they emerged from the flying vessel, another vessel descended there, and several cultivators stepped out from within. He had seen them before in Yiluo Upper Continent.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
Just then, a swath of lake light shone from ahead, brightening every face.
Lin Xuanshu raised his voice slightly and said, "Everyone, look. This is the magnificent sight of a thousand