War Ignites

A divine sun hung high in the sky, pouring endless golden light over the Jiang Family's land. The entire sanctuary gleamed beneath its rays.

On the Floating Island, rosy clouds billowed and dragon energy swirled. Birds sang, strange beasts roamed, spirit butterflies danced, and human and demon maids passed among them.

Across the mountains, ancient trees shimmered with color. Fragrant zhilan and grasses glistened with dew, jade bamboo stood tall, and immortal flowers bloomed, filling the air with their scent.

In a broad clearing stood an ancient tree whose branches reached into the sky. Crystalline immortal flowers bloomed among its lush boughs, and a breeze sent ripe petals drifting down like a scene from a mortal paradise.

Beneath the flowering tree, Jiang Yun discussed Qishi Mansion with Jiang Shuanglan, Xia Weier, Zixia, and Yan Ruyu.

Xia Weier had finished refining all the Divine Metal the day before. They were ready to leave for the Central Plains.

"Should we bring Tingting and Dingdang? They could play with Xiao Nannan," Jiang Shuanglan asked.

Jiang Yun considered it for a moment, then shook his head.

"They're different from Xiao Nannan. They each have their own path to follow, and it isn't time for them to go to Qishi Mansion yet."

Sitting quietly on a stone stool, Yan Ruyu said, "Then the five of us will take Xiao Nannan to the Central Plains."

That morning, Jiang Yun and his four partners set out for the Central Plains with Xiao Nannan, heading into the early sunlight.

They took their time, enjoying the mountains and rivers along the way. At their stage, cultivation was no longer as simple as shutting themselves away to train. They needed to contemplate the laws of heaven and earth amid nature.

Legend held that Emperor Hengyu had slain a supreme being