The Demon-Suppressing City is vast, and new students entering the city must first find a place to stay.
There are two places to stay. One is the inn in the Demon-Suppressing City, where many Rogue Cultivator, as well as students who like excitement or intend to gather information, will stay.
Second, naturally, is the base of operations.
Therefore, Nangong Yaoyue and the others naturally first sought out the place where Holy Heaven was stationed.
As she entered the Holy Heaven and filled out her information, Nangong Yaoyue glanced up unintentionally and caught a glimpse of white out of the corner of her eye. She was momentarily distracted and almost made a mistake in her writing, but she regained her composure in the next second. However, she still couldn't help but think of her old friend.
If there's anyone she cares about besides Su Lianxin, it's her former master, Lin Xuan...
It was because of these two people that she changed her style of wearing white, completely altering her preferences.
Upon thinking of Lin Xuan, Nangong Yaoyue paused slightly as she followed Mo Hui forward, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.
Before leaving the Profound Domain, she once thought that there was no one in the world more monstrous than Lin Xuan.
Thirty Thearch Realm, how powerful they are...
How could such a monstrous being exist in this world?
Even her Dao heart was damaged at one point.
But it wasn't until she arrived at the True Martial Holy Heaven that Nangong Yaoyue realized how ridiculous her initial thoughts had been.
I also realized how narrow-minded and ignorant I had been.
Putting everything else aside...
Among the True Martial Holy Heaven, the current leader, Senior Brother Mo Hui, is one of the top geniuses of the True Martial Holy Heaven, having advanced to the Thearch Realm at the age of twenty-five!
His talent surpasses, and is no less than, that of Lin Xuan!
Even more outrageous!
In particular, when Senior Brother Mo Hui broke through to the Emperor Realm, he comprehended and integrated fourteen Great Dao, which was terrifying and almost unmatched!
Over the past six months, Nangong Yaoyue and Su Ditian have come to a profound realization about one thing.
That is...
In the Profound Domain, they might be considered geniuses, but in the Eastern Continent, in the True Martial Holy Heaven, even someone like Lin Xuan wouldn't be considered top-tier.
All I can say is that he has some talent, but compared to those top-tier prodigies, he's still miles away...
After a moment's thought, Nangong Yaoyue gently shook her head, erasing the various thoughts from her mind.
Now that we've parted ways, I imagine there will be no further opportunities for us to interact.
She is a chosen one of heaven, and the path she has chosen is undoubtedly correct; she will not turn back.
That's settled then.
It's not worth getting distracted by looking back at people from the past.
Meanwhile, after booking a room at the inn, Lin Xuan parted ways with the others.
We weren't familiar with each other to begin with, let alone keep each other company.
The Demon-Suppressing City is so magnificent; he still needs to spend some time finding the Primordial Holy Heaven's encampment there to see if there is any news of Lin Yuechan.
The Primordial Holy Heaven's outpost in Demon-Suppressing City was not hard to find.
Each Holy Heaven's encampment is easily located within the Demon-Suppressing City, guided by signposts.
However, the location of the Primordial Holy Heaven is the most remote and desolate.
The encampment resembled a guild, with a holy master lounging in a rocking chair in the front hall, his eyes half-closed, seemingly fast asleep.
Lin Xuan glanced at it and gently tapped on the counter.
The holy master didn't even open his eyes. Beside him, a jade bird chirped twice, spread its emerald wings, picked up a piece of yellow paper, and handed it to Lin Xuan.
When Lin Xuan received it, he was surprised to find it was an information sheet.
This does indeed resemble a guild.
He casually filled in his name, enrollment date, and the name of the Holy Master, then handed the information form back to the jade bird standing beside him, gently preening its feathers.
The tiny bird, no bigger than a palm, chirped twice more, then flew with the yellow paper in its beak to the holy master's head, its Linglong red claws scratching his forehead.
"Hiss... Huang Li'er, be gentle."
The middle-aged master cried out in pain and hurriedly opened his eyes. While gently coaxing the jade bird, he took the information sheet, glanced at it, and looked up at Lin Xuan with some surprise.
They're freshmen?
What kind of Demon Battlefield are the new students coming to?
Although there is no rule prohibiting new students from entering the Demon-Suppressing City, very few new students go there. After all, this is no place for child's play; death, bloodshed, and slaughter are commonplace.
Almost every year, a portion of the students from each of the major Holy Heaven perish here, never to return.
Even when new students arrive, they are always led by upperclassmen, but...
"Little one, it's not time for the new students of the Primordial Holy Heaven to undergo their training yet. This is not a place for you. It's not too late to go back now." He gently scooped up the jade bird, placed it on his shoulder, and kindly advised Lin Xuan.
However, under his gaze, Lin Xuan shook his head.
He stated his purpose directly.
"Holy Master, I have come here to find someone. She is my elder sister, named Lin Yuechan. Do you know her whereabouts?"
" Lin Yuechan?" The Holy Master pondered for a moment, then recalled, "That little girl's words... I remember, she went to Cloudmist Marsh not long ago, and hasn't returned yet."
He remembers every single student.
Every student, whether going out or returning, has to pass through his place. Only through his place can the students of the Primordial Holy Heaven exchange the demons they have slain for points.
His impression of Lin Yuechan was even more profound.
That little girl was a madwoman, obsessed with breaking through to the next level. She nearly died several times and always returned covered in wounds, but she gritted her teeth and persevered here.
That also amazed him.
He had advised the little girl that cultivation was something that couldn't be rushed.
The more anxious you are, the more likely you are to achieve the opposite of your goal.
But the young girl was deeply obsessed and tormented by inner demons, and she did not heed his words.
It's pitiful, too.
As the Holy Master guarding the Primordial Holy Heaven's outpost in Demon-Suppressing City, he had seen too many students come and go, and too many students perish here.
It's been some time since that little girl went to Cloudmist Marsh. It's difficult for cultivators to survive long in the Demon Battlefield, as the Spiritual Qi there isn't particularly suitable for cultivation. She still hasn't returned; I'm afraid... she's likely in grave danger...
" Cloudmist Marsh?" Lin Xuan murmured.
The holy teacher was generous in explaining it to him.
He casually tossed out a map and said indifferently, " The Cloudmist Marsh is a place shrouded in purple mist, three thousand miles east of Demon-Suppressing City. Once inside, one loses all senses and orientation, and Divine Sense is useless; it is extremely dangerous. However, it is rich in Spiritual Qi and offers many fortuitous opportunity."
"Throughout history, many students from the Holy Heaven Academy have ventured into the Cloudmist Marsh, but many have also perished there. It can be said that... one after another, they have given their lives without end."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan's heart sank.
elder sister...
His gaze quickly hardened into determination.
No matter what, he would never let go of this opportunity to find his sister, no matter how dangerous the situation!
"Since you insist on going..." The holy master saw Lin Xuan's expression and knew what he was thinking. He shook his head helplessly and flicked his finger, sending something towards Lin Xuan's chest.
Since he didn't sense any malice from the other party, Lin Xuan didn't stop them.
The small object landed on his chest, piercing the fabric and securing itself firmly.
Lin Xuan looked down.
It was an emblem shaped like the Primordial Holy Heaven School Badge, emitting a faint glow, and one could vaguely sense the warm Spiritual Power fluctuations.
The Holy Master slowly said, "This is proof of your status as a disciple of the Primordial Holy Heaven Academy in the Demon-Suppressing City and the Demon Battlefield. If you have a conflict with others, even non- Holy Heaven Academy students will show you some consideration because you are a Holy Heaven Academy student."
"If you encounter other students from the Primordial Holy Heaven, you can quickly identify them, offer assistance, or remain unharmed... Just wear it carefully. Don't worry, unless someone of my level of cultivation is strong enough, they cannot remove it from you against your will."
There's such a thing?
"Thank you for informing me, senior." Lin Xuan understood, cupped his hands in gratitude to the Holy Master, and then turned to head towards Cloudmist Marsh to leave this place.
Watching his departing figure, the Holy Master frowned slightly.
As a resident Holy Master, he cannot easily leave the Demon-Suppressing City. Otherwise, there are three Holy Masters of the Primordial Holy Heaven here. The other two were attracted away by the little demon who appeared before the Demon Battlefield and have not returned to this day.
This is really...
"Wait a minute."
He paused for a moment, then finally opened his mouth and called out to Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan turned around, a hint of doubt in his eyes, only to see the Holy Master give a helpless bitter smile and sigh, "Fine, consider it my reluctance. Besides, that little girl is quite to my liking. Kid, you take this."
He casually tossed out a jade pendant.
The jade pendant was icy cold to the touch, with a dragon-shaped relief carved on it. Lin Xuan caught it and held it in his hand, and could faintly hear its roar.
"At a critical moment, this might save your life. Go, though. Recently, a powerful demon has been causing trouble on the Demon Battlefield, so don't venture too deep. If you can't find that little girl, come back soon."
Lin Xuan was taken aback, but it would be impolite to refuse. He accepted the jade pendant and nodded his thanks to the Holy Master.
"Good."
Of course, that's one way of putting it.
How could he be at ease if he couldn't find Lin Yuechan?
However, he did not expect that this holy teacher would be so kind-hearted.
Although he didn't need it, it was still a token of his goodwill.
After carefully putting away the jade pendant, Lin Xuan turned around and stepped onto the teleportation array within the Primordial Holy Heaven's base. He inserted Spirit Stone, and with a flash of cold light, his figure instantly appeared outside the Demon-Suppressing City.
Behind him was the city wall of Demon-Suppressing City, stretching for thousands of miles without any turning point. The wall towered into the clouds. Just by standing here, Lin Xuan could feel the Divine Sense of many powerful figures descending upon him. These Divine Sense swept over him as if to confirm his identity, and then moved away in an instant.
This is the east gate of the city.
Although it was called a city gate, there were no doors to be seen, and the city wall behind it was flawless, without a single gap.
Only a few scattered buildings remain beneath the city walls, and a protective array extends for three hundred feet outside the walls; cultivators travel in and out via teleportation arrays.
Here, many cultivators gathered, their movements hurried.
Some of these cultivators wore emblems on their chests, while others had empty chests; the only difference was the style of their clothing.
That's normal.
Within the Demon-Suppressing City, there are not only the outposts of the Ten Great Saint Heavens, but also various powerful forces, Rogue Cultivator guilds, and so on.
Compared to them, the number of students at the Holy Heaven Academy is only a minority.
After all, there are very few truly exceptional people in this world.
Furthermore, the Eastern Continent is extremely vast, and the Demon Battlefield is an excellent place for training.
When Lin Xuan walked out, some people didn't pay much attention, only focusing on adjusting their robes and striding out of the city, while others noticed the Primordial Holy Heaven emblem on his body, their eyes flashing.
Lin Xuan?
Just as Lin Xuan was about to step out of the Demon-Suppressing City's formation, a person blocked his way.
Looking up, she saw Wu Xiao, with Yan Lie, Shan Ling'er, and others beside him.
Lin Xuan was somewhat surprised to see them here.
However, they were not freshmen and did not need to fill out the same information as him, so it was normal for them to be one step ahead of him.
Upon seeing that it was indeed Lin Xuan, Wu Xiao smiled and said, "It looks like you from afar, it really is."
"You're also going to the Demon Battlefield for training, right? Why don't we team up? The Demon Battlefield is in chaos right now, so having more people together will provide more protection."
"No need, I have no interest." Lin Xuan coldly refused.
If he were alone, with no ties to him, he might agree.
However, he was in a hurry to find Lin Yuechan.
Upon hearing this, Wu Xiao frowned, but still patiently offered his advice.
"Why don't you think about it? I'll wait..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Lin Xuan evaded his question.
Wu Xiao's face instantly turned ugly.
Lin Xuan's voice carried on the wind. "I have important business to attend to, no need."
With a flick of his sleeve, he rode the wind and quickly left the Demon-Suppressing City, leaving only a few people behind, their faces grim.
"Brother Wu..."
Other students from the Holy Heaven walked over and tugged at Wu Xiao, trying to bring him back to his senses. Their eyes, however, were fixed on the direction Lin Xuan had left in, and their tone was unfriendly, "Don't get angry over such an ungrateful wretch."
Wu Xiao snapped out of his daze, immediately letting out a cold laugh. His previous amiability vanished instantly, leaving only hostility.
"I'm angry with him? Ha!"
"That ungrateful wretch! It's a blessing that I invited a student from the Primordial Holy Heaven to my place. He's truly ungrateful. I'll see how he dies all alone!"
His expression showed a hint of annoyance.
The reason he wanted to invite Lin Xuan was that after he settled in, he learned that a spiritual treasure had appeared nearby. It was a rare fortuitous opportunity, but the place where the spiritual treasure was located was dangerous. More people would naturally mean more strength. Although he didn't know Lin Xuan very well, he had at least dealt with him before. Moreover, Lin Xuan was the most useless student of the Primordial Holy Heaven, making him easier to control than others.
However, he didn't expect Lin Xuan to be so tactless!
That really infuriated him!
Lin Xuan didn't care what others thought at all.
His only concern was Lin Yuechan's safety.
After leaving the area of Demon-Suppressing City, Lin Xuan no longer suppressed his speed, summoned the Demon Subduer, and sped towards the direction of Cloudmist Marsh on the map.
Three thousand miles is not too far for a cultivator.
When he arrived at Cloudmist Marsh, the blood-red sun of the Demon Battlefield had just set, but strangely, since there was no sun, the area was already blood red and extremely bright.
Lin Xuan didn't pay attention to the light.
He stopped before the Cloudmist Marsh, gazing at the misty land before him, and frowned.
If one's Divine Sense is unusable, then finding someone will be difficult.
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan slowly exhaled and raised his hand to summon Xuan Bing.
The Xiaolu -like girl landed, rubbed her eyes with her chubby little hands, looked at Lin Xuan with a confused expression, and asked, "Master...? Where is this?"
" The Demon Battlefield, the Cloudmist Marsh."
Lin Xuan spoke succinctly, flicking out a drop of his own Essence Blood and giving it to Xuan Bing, instructing, "You shall possess this drop of my blood and accompany me into the Cloudmist Marsh to find someone connected to me by blood."
Xuan Bing's spirits lifted, and he quickly put the drop of blood into his fist, nodding repeatedly.
"Master, rest assured, Xuan Bing understands! Xuan Bing will go now!"
Having said that, the Xiaolu loli instantly transformed into her original form and plunged into the mist without looking back.
This Cloudmist Marsh has many good things.
Previously, Lin Xuan had been keeping her under control. Now, she has gained a brief period of freedom and can search for people while indulging in a hearty meal, which is truly a good thing!
Lin Xuan, watching Xuan Bing's disappearing figure, also stepped into it, silently chanting in his heart.
I sincerely hope that the search for this person will go smoothly.