Upon receiving the message from Luo Jin, Xiao Yan was overjoyed. He hadn't seen Luo Jin since the time of the Heavenly Severing Ancient Tomb. Over the years, he wondered how the guy's cultivation had improved. If they met this time, he was determined to have a good drink with Luo Jin.
Filled with joy, Xiao Yan led Leng Bingshuang away from the Murong Clan and rushed towards the Western Lin Region. Three days later, the two returned to the Xilin Mountain Range, where Luo Jin was waiting for Xiao Yan's return.
When brothers meet, a round of pleasantries is naturally inevitable.
"Hahaha, Brother Luo Jin, it's been years! I didn't expect your cultivation to have reached the Peak Late Origin Transformation Realm. You're probably only one step away from the Return to the Origin Return Realm."
Upon approaching, the two men gave each other a big hug, both beaming with hearty smiles. Despite not having seen each other for several years, their bond had not faded; on the contrary, it had grown stronger with time.
The bond between men is like a fine old wine; it needs no other ingredients, time is the best winemaker.
"Hehe, I can't compare to you. You're a monster! I've only just returned to the Western Region, and I've already heard that you can even kill a powerhouse at the Origin Return Realm. I really don't know how you cultivate."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan shrugged innocently and didn't say anything more.
Seeing this, Luo Jin understood that Xiao Yan was having some difficulties, so he laughed and didn't say anything more about the matter.
"Now that you've returned to the Western Region, I wonder if Elder Luo has also arrived?"
Xiao Yan was asking about Luo Ao. He still remembered what Luo Ao had told him: to completely repair the Heavy Xuan Ruler and the Luo Heavenly Cauldron, some special materials were needed, and only Luo Ao knew about those materials. Now that Luo Jin had returned, Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask him about them again.
However, to Xiao Yan's disappointment, Luo Ao had already returned to the Central Region. Now, only Luo Jin remained in the Western Region. If it weren't for Xiao Yan's influence, he probably would have already returned to the Central Region as well.
Upon learning that Luo Ao had returned to the Central Region, Xiao Yan nodded, but a sense of doubt crept into his heart. A few months ago, Xing Qian of the Alchemist Alliance had also mentioned going out for a trip, and the Lord of the Ghost Hall had died at his hands while trying to arrest him. Now, even Luo Ao, who was also a force in the Central Region Central Region, had returned. Why was this?
Unbeknownst to many, these forces from the Central Region have all withdrawn their main forces that had been dispersed outwards. Is this also a coincidence?
However, just as Xiao Yan began to have doubts, Luo Jin, who had been joking with him, gradually stopped smiling, his expression turned serious, and he said solemnly:
" Xiao Yan, seeing you was only one of my purposes in returning to the Western Region this time; the main reason was something else..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, a bad premonition quietly rising in his heart.
"On my way back, I heard that the powerful Sea Cloud Palace in the Southern Region is preparing to annex some forces on the southwestern border, including a city called Qingyang City. However, as far as I know, the Liu Clan in Qingyang City is refusing to submit to the Sea Cloud Palace, so... Sea Cloud Palace seems to be planning to take action against them. I know that the Liu Clan has a close relationship with you, which is why I came to find you in a hurry."
"Whoosh!"
Upon hearing Luo Jin's words, Xiao Yan's face immediately darkened. Qingyang City —wasn't that Liu Clan's territory? Besides him, Bai Hua was also there, as was that little girl named Lian'er, who possessed another Woeful Poison Body. She was originally the disciple he had planned to find for Xiao Yi Xian, and he had also promised Liu Feng that he would help protect the Liu Clan. Now that they were about to face annihilation, how could he sit idly by?
"Thank you so much. This news is extremely important to me. If you hadn't told me today, I'm afraid I would have regretted it for the rest of my life when I found out later."
Xiao Yan clasped his hands in a deep fist salute to Luo Jin, his expression solemn. Seeing this, Luo Jin did not try to stop him. He understood the meaning behind Xiao Yan's expression. He would never let Xiao Yan fully express his emotions unless it was something he valued very much. This Sea Cloud Palace had truly angered Xiao Yan this time.
What do we do now?
Seeing the expression on Xiao Yan's face, Leng Bingshuang, who was following beside him, asked with concern. It was only at this moment that Luo Jin noticed the beautiful woman beside Xiao Yan. Sensing the powerful aura emanating from her, which was no less than his own, Luo Jin's heart couldn't help but tremble slightly. He hadn't expected that in just a few years, not only had Xiao Yan become so powerful himself, but even the person beside him had become so strong. Moreover, judging from the way Leng Bingshuang was holding Xiao Yan's arm, anyone who saw them would immediately recognize the relationship between the two.
"This guy, he really is..."
Upon realizing this, even with Luo Jin's composure, a hint of envy couldn't help but rise in his heart.
"Let's go! To the Southern Region!"
Without any hesitation, Xiao Yan uttered a single sentence without a second thought. He grabbed Leng Bingshuang's hand, turned Leng Bingshuang, and prepared to lead her to Lengcui City. The latter obediently followed beside Xiao Yan, letting him hold her hand. The two quickly flew towards the outside of the Xilin Mountain Range. After a moment's hesitation, Luo Jin hurriedly followed.
In the distance, atop a mountain peak, the Xiao Yi Xian, dressed in a long white dress, gazed at the figure that had been waiting so earnestly for her return, only to depart again in the blink of an eye. Her beautiful eyes were filled with a deep sense of loneliness.
It seems he no longer needs her...
Half an hour later, Xiao Yan and his two companions arrived at Lengcui City at top speed. This was the location of the formation connecting the Western Region Southern Region. In the entire Western Region, only through this place could they enter the Southern Region.
However, when the three of them arrived, the scene before them instantly stunned them.
The once prosperous Lengcui City was now a scene of utter devastation. An eerie silence hung over the entire city, as if a great battle had just taken place. Apart from the corpses and ruins scattered everywhere, nothing else remained.
The once prosperous Lengcui City is now nothing more than a ghost town!
Moreover, what shocked Xiao Yan and his companions the most was that the teleportation array located in the center of the city had actually been forcibly destroyed by some kind of force!
In other words, they currently have no way to enter the Western Region!