In a flame valley, a giant red fire rock is placed there, with an elder in a red robe sitting cross-legged on it, his brows faintly clouded.
This red-robed elder is the Burning Fire Daoist who had previously dispatched assassins from the Nether Night Association to hunt down Chu Ming.
When he was chasing Chu Ming, he had repeatedly failed, feeling a bit uneasy in his heart. He never expected that his unease would become reality so soon.
Chu Ming returned safely and even became an Inner Sect Disciple of the Celestial Travel Sect. From the Nether Night Association, he learned that Chu Ming’s status in the Celestial Travel Sect was far more than just that of an Inner Sect Disciple.
Ever since he issued the third mission, the Nether Night Association’s base in the Great Yan Kingdom had disappeared overnight. If he still didn’t realize that something major had happened, he would indeed be a fool.
"A bunch of useless trash!!"
The Burning Fire Daoist roared, faint flames flickering in his eyes, an abnormal phenomenon produced by his flame cultivation technique.
Moreover, it was evident that the cultivation technique of the Burning Fire Daoist was relatively low-level. It is said that when a Celestial Level flame cultivation technique is perfected, a martial artist can turn into a flame, drifting in every corner of the world, undying and immortal.
However, Celestial Level cultivation techniques are too precious. There isn’t a single Celestial Level cultivation technique in the entire Celestial Realm. Even across the continent, Celestial Level cultivation techniques are exceedingly rare and are typically held by a few Life and Death Realm kings.
"Burning Fire, you were too impulsive back then. The latest orders from the Celestial Travel Sect have already been sent to the major sects in the neighboring ten kingdoms, with Chu Ming as the newly appointed Inspector of the ten kingdoms!"
At this moment, a gaunt elder in a black robe appeared beside the Burning Fire Daoist at some unknown time, speaking faintly, with a slight tone of blame.
The Inspector of the ten kingdoms is nominally an Inspector, but in reality, it’s akin to a local emperor. In peripheral regions like the Great Yan Kingdom, colossal entities like the Celestial Travel Sect wouldn’t pay any mind. As long as no major chaos is caused, in the border territories of the ten kingdoms, Chu Ming can practically act recklessly.
In his view, Burning Fire Daoist’s previous actions, though for the sake of Burning Fire Valley, were lacking, rendering Burning Fire Valley in an awkward situation now.
"Humph, Black Flame, I’ll clean up the mess I’ve made myself without troubling Burning Fire Valley!"
The Burning Fire Daoist’s face darkened. He naturally had a fiery temper, and years of cultivating fire attribute techniques had gradually exacerbated and induced this fiery temperament. Being spoken to by the black-robed elder, he immediately felt his dignity being affronted.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Burning Fire Daoist turned and left, without any hesitation.
The Black Flame Daoist sighed gently. At the end of the day, he had initially tacitly approved of the Burning Fire Daoist dealing with Chu Ming. Otherwise, the large expenditure of spirit stones wasn’t something the Burning Fire Daoist himself had the authority for.
"Father, Mother, I’m planning to visit Cyan Yang Sect today!"
After breakfast, Chu Ming spoke to Chu He and Yu Guxue.
Though aware that Chu Ming’s combat ability now rivaled hers, Yu Guxue still advised with concern.
"Ming’Er has grown up; there’s no need for us to worry about this!"
After bidding farewell to Chu He and Yu Guxue, Chu Ming left Great Yan City, taking out a white Soul-Controlling Conch and blowing it lightly. Instantly, waves of sound dispersed in all directions.
A loud cry echoed, and a black shadow shot across the sky. As it approached, it revealed the form of a Sky Eagle.
The Sky Eagle landed at Chu Ming’s feet, gently crouching. Chu Ming stroked its feathers, causing it to tremble slightly. With a leap, Chu Ming and the Sky Eagle turned into a small black dot, disappearing into the horizon.
The distance of tens of thousands of meters between Great Yan City and Cyan Yang Sect was nothing to the Sky Eagle. In just an hour, Chu Ming already saw the towering Cyan Yang Peak, surrounded by clouds and full of vitality.
Just as the Sky Eagle was about to land on Cyan Yang Peak, a green light intertwined around, completely enveloping it.
"Third Level top-tier array?"
Chu Ming wasn’t surprised at all. He estimated that Qingyang Zi had detected the Sky Eagle’s presence just as it appeared, considering he hadn’t concealed his aura this time.
"Which friend is it?"
A familiar voice sounded, and simultaneously, a figure slowly emerged from the array. Upon seeing clearly who it was, a faint smile appeared on Chu Ming’s face.
"Elder Qing, do you not recognize me?"
"You are... Chu Ming?!
Qingyang Zi was slightly surprised. These past few days, the Great Yan Kingdom had been abuzz with news of Chu Ming’s return. He had initially thought Chu Ming would delay his visit to Cyan Yang Sect, but hadn’t expected it to be so soon.
"Naturally, it’s me!"
Chu Ming responded calmly, waving his arm gently. The Sky Eagle instantly transformed into a ray of light and disappeared into the horizon.
"Come in quickly. During your absence, Cyan Yang Sect has lacked some vitality and pressure!"
Qingyang Zi waved his palm, and the sect protection array was immediately opened!
He was speaking the truth. Since Chu Ming left, Cyan Yang Sect indeed lacked vitality. Though the recruited talents were exceptional, none could completely dominate their peers. Consequently, this year, the Great Yan Kingdom’s most renowned figure remained Chu Ming.
"How’s Elder Ku doing?"
Flying through the air, Chu Ming couldn’t help but ask.
"Consider yourself conscientious. Just the other day, he was still mentioning you on his lips. However, his time is running short."
The light in Qingyang Zi’s eyes dimmed slightly. It was evident that Elder Ku’s actions back then were correct.
Chu Ming is now an Inner Sect Disciple of the Celestial Travel Sect. As long as Chu Ming stands strong, it at least ensures Cyan Yang Sect’s prominence in the Great Yan Kingdom for a century.
"I brought back a spiritual medicine this time. It should prolong his life!"
Chu Ming took out the Life-extending Grass from his Storage Ring, and as soon as it emerged, a fragrant scent wafted into their noses, invigorating their spirits.
"Is this the Seventh Level spiritual medicine Life-extending Grass?"
Qingyang Zi asked with uncertainty. Seventh Level spiritual medicines are rare, and Life-extending Grass is an anomaly among them. Its value rivals that of ordinary Eighth Level spiritual medicines.
Chu Ming responded calmly, though the precious Seventh Level spiritual medicine Life-extending Grass was far from enough to repay Elder Ku’s kindness. Regardless of Elder Ku’s intentions back then, he had practically sacrificed his lifespan to save Chu Ming, a debt akin to rebirth.
In an instant, the two had arrived at the back mountain of Cyan Yang Sect, where an idle black-robed elder contentedly sipped tea at a table outside a cottage, a serene expression on his face.