Everyone was already up at first light the next day.
They split into two groups to search for the Soul-Calming Pearl.
Spring reigned year-round on the Hundred-Flower Continent, and its scenery was as lovely as a painting. Yet as Ning Xiang gazed at the beautiful sea of flowers stretching beyond the horizon, she felt no desire to admire it.
All she wanted now was to find the Soul-Calming Pearl and return to the sect. Once everything had settled down, she hoped to use her limited remaining lifespan to find a way to save Tingchao.
They searched for an entire day and found plenty of oddly shaped pearls, but not a single Soul-Calming Pearl.
As night fell, flower lanterns of every color floated above the sea of flowers, while countless fireflies danced around them. Their tiny lights made it impossible to tell whether they were stars in the sky or fireflies among the blossoms.
Ning Chuan said, "I remember how lively the Hundred-Flower Continent still was when I left. There were even night markets after dark. Now it's so deserted."
"Ever since the Demon Beasts invaded, the cultivators and ordinary people of the Hundred-Flower Continent have shut themselves indoors as soon as evening falls. You won't see a soul in the streets," Qin Ge said.
The Hundred-Flower Continent's scenery was delightful. Several small sects had established themselves here, and it had also attracted many cultivators and ordinary people to practice cultivation and settle down. Although the Hundred-Flower Continent had become turbulent as well, few people had left their homes behind to flee it. Besides, where beyond the Hundred-Flower Continent had not been besieged by Demon Beasts?
Seeing how dispirited everyone was, Qin Ge suggested, "Let's sacrifice this sea of flowers today and catch some fish to grill?"
Su Lang glanced at