"Huh? But we came here to observe the ceremony?" Xing didn't understand.
"But in his view, we were no different from tourists who could leave at any time."
"Since Luofu's report to the Alliance included records of the train's movements, he must want to see for himself whether we truly possess the capabilities mentioned in the report, or whether it's just an excuse to make up a story."
" The Wardance was his touchstone. For it, he even dragged Yunli into it."
Dan Heng explained to the three bewildered individuals, "What was originally just a competitive bet between two young people has now turned into them joining forces to teach March 7th."
" Elder Yan is still the same Elder Yan who gives everyone a headache."
"Sigh, you can only say that experience counts."
Xing looked at March 7th with a hint of sympathy in her eyes. Just as Miss Yunli said, practicing swordsmanship and cultivation is not easy.
"I must apologize. I invited you all to return to witness the ceremony with the intention of providing witnesses to the two generals, but I failed to be honest with you. This is Jing Yuan's fault."
"Besides Elder Yan, I will also invite everyone to meet with General Feixiao in the coming weeks to answer her questions and resolve her doubts. I hope everyone will be prepared for that."
"Sigh~ It's come to this now. Let's move our luggage back to the train tonight and head to the next station," Xing said 'seriously'.
"We truly saved Luofu, so let's not just run away like this..."
March 7th scratched his head, and thought, "And now I can't go back even if I wanted to. It seems that Himeko and Uncle Yang went to help Ms. Ruan Mei of the [ Genius Society ] deal with the remains of the ancient beasts."
"Don't worry. In any case, I will remain as a witness on the train and answer any questions."
Wow, Teacher Dan Heng is so reliable!
Seeing that everyone in the Astral Express Crew had expressed their opinions, Yanqing also looked up at Jing Yuan: "General! There's not much Yanqing can do to help you, but Yanqing... Yanqing will definitely defend the arena for the Wardance for Luofu!"
Jing Yuan chuckled softly, "I know."
"To have the renowned Merlin's Claw wait for me for so long, I've certainly gained a lot of face. It's been a long time, General Feixiao."
In Aurum Alley, Feixiao waited for her comrade-in-arms whom she hadn't seen for many years.
"Sister Yukong, it's been almost thirty years since we last met, hasn't it?"
"Yes, thirty years ago, you were the vanguard of Yaoqing [ Skyfox Army ], and I was a aviator of Luofu [ Whistling Flames ]."
Yukong his arms over his chest, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. "I never imagined that when we meet again, you would be a general, while I have given up flying... Thinking about it now, it truly feels like a lifetime ago."
"Actually, it can't be said that we haven't seen each other for thirty years. After all, the [ Aurumaton ] Resonance System broadcasts your great victory reports every day, so I can say that I have witnessed your invincible heroic figure every day."
After a brief reminiscing, Yukong got straight to the point:
"You and Mr. Huaiyan must have come here on the Marshal's orders, right?"
" Feixiao, for the sake of our friendship, could you tell me how the Alliance plans to punish the general of Luofu?"
"The rebirth of Ambrosial Arbor has frightened those old fogies who are used to hiding in the background..." Feixiao, one hand on his hip, "... They fear that the evil creature will return, just like it did thirty years ago."
"Although Luofu presented a report explaining the ins and outs, many details remain missing, such as whether the invasion of the Antimatter Legion truly occurred, and how the Stellaron Hunters, the Astral Express, and the Church of Eternity were involved."
"As you probably know, the fugitive Jingliu, who disappeared many years ago, has reappeared."
Feixiao looked at Yukong, "This time she brought a barbarian and a coffin, claiming to offer the Marshal [a method to contend with the gods]."
"And I've heard that this is also backed by the Chair of the [ Church of Eternity ]."
" The Preceptor of Luofu also accused Jing Yuan of disregarding the alliance, saying that he allowed the exiled Imbibitor Lunae High Elder to return to Luofu, open the Ancient Sea of Scalegorge Waterscape, and interfere with the responsibility of Vidyadhara to guard the Ambrosial Arbor."
Feixiao Yukong out the reasons why she had to step onto the Xianzhou Luofu today.
"It's my duty, so I don't need to explain so much to outsiders. But we fought side by side, and I don't intend to hide it from you. I also hope you'll forget these words as soon as you hear them, is that alright?"
"I understand. I'm sorry, I was impolite." Yukong nodded. "I also know I shouldn't have spoken up to defend General Jing Yuan... but you know my personality."
"After the Imbibitor Lunae's Rebellion, Luofu enjoyed hundreds of years of peace, and General Jing Yuan's strategic planning played an indispensable role in this."
"Unfortunately, for Long-Life Species beings, as long as they live long enough, they will always face defeat that destroys everything they have accumulated over the years—that is the moment the enemy is waiting for."
"That's right. So I have another purpose for coming here: to visit [ Hoolay ]."
Feixiao also revealed his other purpose to Yukong.
" Hoolay?" Yukong was slightly surprised. "You mean that Hoolay? That Borisin warrior? The Hoolay who has been imprisoned in Luofu Prison of Deep Seclusion for over seven hundred years?"
"[The great enemy of the Foxian ], [Unforgivable for all eternity], [Until the end of time]... I can't remember so many pronouncements, but it was that guy."
"But visits to Hoolay have always been conducted by envoys sent by the Sky-Faring Commission Division of the Yaoqing Xianzhou, once every hundred years. Why would you do it at this critical juncture...?"
" The Foxian and the Xianzhou swore an oath to jointly punish the wicked creature. Besides liberating their fellow humans, they also sought justice: that ferocious wolf-toothed beast should be imprisoned in the Prison of Deep Seclusion forever, to be punished every day."
Even so, Feixiao and Yukong had a premonition that Hoolay's entire body was related to [ Eternity ], and dealing with him would be quite troublesome...
"Given the situation in Luofu, Yaoqing is quite concerned about Hoolay's imprisonment. The routine visits that used to be conducted once every hundred years are no longer enough to put the old man's mind at ease."
After a day of travel and several detours, the [ Trailblaze ] team finally arrived at Dusty Inn, ready to settle in and rest.
That night, everyone was lost in their own thoughts. Xing was disturbed by the unease of meeting the general and the bustling crowds before the Wardance, making it difficult for him to sleep.
Dan Heng then pieced together the various events that had previously occurred on the Xianzhou Luofu and vaguely deduced something.
On March 7th, she tossed and turned in bed, so she chose to relieve her stress by playing a pillow fight with Xing.
She had just pushed open the door when she discovered that Ye Yan had already 'beaten her to the punch' and entered Xing's room.
"It's going to be lively tonight, let's invite Dan Heng over too," Xing suggested, hugging her soft pillow.
" Teacher Ye Yan, who disappeared for a day, has finally reappeared before us. I don't know what to say."
"Having heard that Miss March 7th unexpectedly gained the opportunity to participate in the Wardance, I have come to celebrate."
Ye Yan handed over a cup of milk tea and said with a smile:
"To be able to study under the esteemed disciples of Generals Luofu and Zhuming, and to have the opportunity to glimpse the profound mysteries of the Xianzhou Sword Technique, Miss March 7th truly has a bright future ahead of her; congratulations!"
"Wow, Teacher Ye Yan, where do you ever see someone giving a pretty girl milk tea before bed?"
"According to an unknown Masked Fools, a cup of Master Ye's special milk tea before bed is good for your skin and complexion."
No sooner had he finished speaking than March 7th snatched the milk tea and downed it in one gulp without hesitation.
"Ha~ What are you waiting for? I'll drink this first as a sign of respect."