Red River Nine-Bend Bay lay at the source of the Red River, close to the sprawling Red River Mountain Range. Its winding, twisting course and numerous sharp bends gave it its name.
The Red River flowed down along the mountains, its vivid crimson waters set within emerald-green ranges. Red and green complemented each other like a divine brushstroke, making it an excellent place for many to travel, cultivate their minds, and nourish their spirits.
With his physical strength enhanced, using the Nine Transformations of Netherflame no longer caused much discomfort. In less than two days, Nie Yun arrived at Nine-Bend Bay.
Standing atop the mountain and looking down at the winding Red River, even someone like him, who had witnessed countless grand sights, could not help marveling at the wonders of creation.
"Quickly! I heard the last Brocade Buckle has appeared. Let's hurry over—if we happen to obtain a fortuitous opportunity, our future achievements will be limitless!"
"How could a fortuitous opportunity be so easily obtained? Still, we can go take a look..."
"Who knows whether the news is true, but what if it is? If we miss this chance, we'll be too late for tears!"
"Exactly. If we can truly find the Red River Spirit Blood, it won't matter if we skip the Sacred Bath Festival..."
As Nie Yun gazed at the river stretching below his feet, lost in admiration, he saw countless figures slowly making their way through the forest.
They were all young people, their eyes shining as though they had learned some news that made it impossible to suppress their excitement.
"Has the news leaked?"
Seeing them like this, Nie Yun could not help being taken aback.
He had learned about the Brocade Buckles from Zhu Hong. He had rushed here without stopping and told