The Arrival of Old Friends

The four of them gaped, their mouths wide enough to fit their own fists. That lord who had once commanded the winds and clouds in the Eastern Continent, whose very existence made the continent tremble, was actually working as a physician in the Central Continent!

"No noise."

Ye Zichen gestured for silence without so much as glancing at the four, signaling them not to speak yet.

Hearing this, the four hurriedly patted their own faces.

Then they silently stepped aside so they would not disturb Ye Zichen as he treated the villagers.

"His lordship is so good to the common people. With strength like his, he still quietly treats ordinary folk here in the Central Continent."

Jian Ningshuang spoke softly to the four, and all four were also very fond of Ye Zichen's life as a carefree cloud and a wild crane.

Two hours later, when the last patient left, the consultations in the village came to an end.

"Take care, sir. Watch your step."

"All right, thank you, doctor!"

Ye Zichen called out and waved to the last elderly patient.

Once the old man had gone far away, Ye Zichen finally said to the four, "Long time no see."

Ye Zichen's words meant the four could finally speak.

"Greetings, my lord. It's been many years!"

The four cupped their fists in greeting together.

"The Eastern Continent was invited to the Chu Emperor's birthday celebration, but the holy lords of the holy lands are still in seclusion, so the three of us came as representatives."

"Senior brother Xiao here, meanwhile, intends to further his studies at the Heavenly Sword Holy Land."

For his birthday, the Chu Emperor, Chu Muyang, had invited members of the major powers from the four great continents, excluding the Devil Race of the Northern Region.

In the Eastern Continent, several holy lords with the deepest cultivation were still in seclusion, striving to break through to the Half-Immortal realm thanks to Ye Zichen's blessing last time. The Eastern Continent was weak, and their task was a heavy one, so they had not come.

Xie Lingyun, Zhang Lingyao and Jian Ningshuang had thus become the Eastern Continent's representatives at the birthday celebration of Chu Muyang of the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty. Xiao Feng, meanwhile, had earned the right to further his studies at the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, so the four had come to the Central Continent together.

"Mm, your cultivation has made some progress."

Seeing how swiftly the four had advanced, Ye Zichen gave them his approval.

"In that case, our meeting is fate. I'll give you a ride."

With that, they vanished from the room.

At the gates of Chu Imperial City.

Ye Zichen and the four arrived in the blink of an eye.

"Wow! This is Chu Imperial City? The Central Continent's strength and wealth are truly unimaginable!"

Jian Ningshuang could not help marveling at the magnificent buildings before her.

The others were also somewhat astonished by the grand imperial city.

"The four great powers of the Central Continent are evenly matched, but the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty really does look the most splendid."

Zhang Lingyao could not help praising it as well.

In fact, with Ye Zichen having killed Ruan Yifeng of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and the Heavenly Sword Holy Lord having sought death, their strength had greatly diminished.

The Dao Heaven Holy Land had shut its gates, so on the surface, the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty was indeed the strongest now.

"This is as far as I'll take you. I'm staying at the apothecary on the street corner in the east of the outer city. Come by for a visit when you have time."

Ye Zichen indicated that the three could go and report the situation in the Eastern Continent to the dog emperor first.

"Yes, thank you for your help, my lord!"

The three bowed, then entered Chu Imperial City.

"Are you going with them?"

After the three had left, Ye Zichen turned and asked Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng shook his head. "No need, my lord. I need to improve my strength as quickly as possible right now, so please send me to the Heavenly Sword Holy Land. I'll come pay my respects another day when I have time."

Although he could have stayed in the city for a few more days, all Xiao Feng wanted now was to recover quickly, ascend to immortality and return to his peak as soon as possible.

"You know the current situation at the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, don't you?"

Ye Zichen asked. After all, the holy lord Jian Wuxin was dead, and the strongest person at the Heavenly Sword Holy Land now was the grand elder, Jian Ying, a Middle-Stage Half-Immortal.

"Yes, I know. But the Heavenly Sword Holy Land has a secret realm containing an immortal sword that no one has claimed in ten thousand years. I intend to give it a try."

"Besides, the Heavenly Sword Holy Land is the only holy land in the lower realm that is strongest in the sword dao. Even without Holy Lord Wuxin's personal instruction, it will be an enormous help to me in improving my strength."

Xiao Feng had given the matter a great deal of thought. Although the things of the lower realm could not compare with those of the upper realm, they were still very necessary for him at present.

"Mm, then we'll do as you say."

Ye Zichen could hardly say anything more, so he waved his hand and sent Xiao Feng to the Heavenly Sword Holy Land.

Afterward, he slowly made his way back to the apothecary.

Meanwhile.

The three went straight to the Great Chu imperial palace, where they first needed to make their report.

"Xie Lingyun of the Eastern Continent, holy son of the Sword Origin Holy Land."

"Jian Ningshuang, personal disciple of the Sword Origin Holy Land's sect master."

"Zhang Lingyao, personal disciple of the Sword Origin Holy Land's ancestor."

"We pay our respects to the Emperor of Great Chu!"

The three bowed and introduced themselves.

"Rise! First, tell me about the situation in the Eastern Continent."

Seeing that the visitors were not the holy lords of the holy lands, Chu Muyang asked.

Xie Lingyun answered as their representative, "Your Majesty, the Eastern Continent is weak, and none of its three holy lands has a Half-Immortal expert. Thanks to the blessing bestowed by the Immortal senior last time, they are all currently in seclusion."

Hearing this, Chu Muyang understood that it was Ye Zichen who had bestowed the blessing, granting everyone in Weiyang a fortuitous opportunity. If the Eastern Continent wanted to grow strong, it truly needed to seize this chance.

"Mm, I understand. That is as it should be."

"Your Majesty, you know that Immortal senior, don't you?"

Jian Ningshuang suddenly interjected.

Because Ye Zichen lived here in Chu Imperial City, because of his previous actions, and because his lordship stood out wherever he went, she felt certain that the emperor knew him.

"Oh? You know him too?"

Chu Muyang suddenly became interested. He was very interested in everything concerning Ye Zichen.

"Yes, Your Majesty. His lordship lived in the Eastern Continent from the beginning, and he was also the one who destroyed Danyang."

Jian Ningshuang reported truthfully.

"His lordship was also the one who destroyed Danyang?"

Chu Muyang knew about Danyang's destruction, but he had paid it no mind when his servants reported it at the time. Now that he knew Ye Zichen was responsible, he could not help being surprised.

As he pondered this, Chu Muyang suddenly looked at Zhang Lingyao.

"Cold Qi surrounds you. Do you have some kind of special physique?"

Chu Muyang had noticed something and asked about it.

"Your Majesty, I have the Ice Spirit Physique. That same lord helped me awaken it, then sent me to the Sword Origin Holy Land to cultivate."

Zhang Lingyao spoke respectfully.

"The Ice Spirit Physique! That was his lordship's doing too?!"

Hearing about the physique, Chu Muyang raised his voice a little. That lord had actually done so many earth-shaking things!

At this thought, he placed much greater importance on the Sword Origin Holy Land and decided to strengthen ties with the Eastern Continent in the future.

"His lordship's methods truly reach the heavens! I understand. Thank you for your report. Please, rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The three stood up.

Chu Muyang walked closer and said kindly, "Now that you've arrived, stay here in the imperial palace for the time being, and have a look around Chu Imperial City."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The three replied happily.

At the thought of going out for fun, Jian Ningshuang's voice was considerably louder than the other two's. They then withdrew from the hall.

"The Eastern Continent's future holds great potential!"

Sensing that the three were at middle soul emergence, early spirit transformation and late spirit transformation, Chu Muyang nodded repeatedly.

"Their strength is on par with the Central Continent's heavenly geniuses, especially Xie Lingyun, who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the heavenly geniuses of the holy lands. The Eastern Continent will rise in the future!"