In Azure Waves' Southwest lay a savage wasteland at the far northern edge.
Amid yellow sand that blotted out the sky and sun, three immortal ships broke through the clouds and pressed into the raging sandstorm ahead.
The three ships differed in shape and construction, but up close, one could see the same glowing inscription on every hull: "Northwest Demon Extermination."
The ships cut through the wind. Once they cleared the sandstorm, a beam of magical light lit up the sky from a nearby sea of clouds.
The light hovered above the clouds for a moment, then flashed before the three ships and took human form.
At the same time, three beams of light shot from the Northwest's ships, and three figures appeared in midair to face the newcomer.
"Bai Chuan of the Zichen Sect, Azure Waves' Southwest. Greetings, fellow Daoists."
The local Southwest True Intent Cultivator bowed first.
The three Northwest True Intent Cultivators escorting the Demon Extermination Squad returned his salute in turn.
"Dong Ruoyin of the Donglai Sect, Azure Waves' Northwest. Greetings, fellow Daoist."
"Jia Huarai of the Tiger Chasing Dynasty, Azure Waves' Northwest. Greetings, fellow Daoist."
"Duan Yun of Chuyun Pavilion, Azure Waves' Northwest. Greetings, fellow Daoist."
Bai Chuan looked over the three Northwest True Intent Cultivators, one by one, and sighed. "If the Southwest's factions had stood shoulder to shoulder against a common enemy from the start, as the Northwest did, we wouldn't be in such a passive position against the Demonic Dao's encroachment."
"You've traveled far to help rid the Southwest of this Demonic Calamity. You have my thanks."
"There's no need for that, fellow Daoist Bai. The Canglan Righteous Path is one body, united in purpose. With the Southwest in trouble, of course we would lend a hand."
After a few more polite