Chapter 1168: Chapter 88: Dragon Order of Qian_2 Chapter 1168: Chapter 88: Dragon Order of Qian_2 Chijian hastily shook his head:
âNo, thatâs not right.
This is my gift to youĂąâŹâit has nothing to do with Qian, not even half a tael!â
Although Wang Ba was tempted, he still politely declined:
âGiven the urgency of the situation, Senior, you should hurry back to Huangji Continent with this fellow Daoist.â
Chijian slapped his thigh:
âRight!
I need to hurry back!â
He quickly bid farewell to Wang Ba, Ying He, and the others:
âIâm off then!â
With that said, he hurriedly flew towards the direction of the fleet.
The robed young man looked apologetic, bowed deeply, and also hurried toward the fleet.
Soon, the fleet within the mist swiftly turned around, heading back east.
The whole process seemed incredibly rushed.
As he watched the fleetâs silhouettes gradually fade away, Wang Baâs expression became increasingly solemn.
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âChijian knows Iâm from a major sect and wants to use the Dragon Order as a gesture of goodwill, in case he needs to ask my sect for help in the futureâŠ
But what in the world could have happened in Huangji Continent to make such a grand dynasty, stronger even than Jin and Yan, face the danger of being overturned?â
âHeresyâŠ
the one that emerged in recent yearsâŠ
Could it be the Kingdom of Immortals?â
As this possibility dawned on him, Wang Ba couldnât help but become concerned.
But then, he felt it unlikely.
The strength of the Kingdom of Immortals lay in its sheer numbers, with its power growing as more people were abducted.
However, that strength was hastily acquired, and their understanding of power was far inferior to that of cultivators.
Such a force had not yet posed a threat to Jin or Yan on the Fenglin Continent, so how could it have the capability to destabilize Qian?
Unless the Kingdom of Immortals had been on Huangji Continent for a much longer time.
Moreover, Chijian had mentioned that an ancestor of the Qian imperial family might be at the peak of Void Refining, such a beingâŠ
âWait a moment!â
A thought abruptly struck Wang Ba:
âChijian just said that the heresy wasnât the most troublesome part, the biggest trouble was that oldâŠ
old what?
Could it be, the old ancestor?â
âThatâs not right either, how could the old ancestor become a problemâŠâ
He pondered back and forth, but he couldnât come up with anything concrete.
Shaking his head, Wang Ba kept these doubts in mind, and without dwelling on them any further, he instructed Ying He:
âLetâs hurry back at a faster pace.â
Ying He nodded.
They steered the iron ship, adjusting the direction slightly, and quickly set course for Heishui Port.
But just then, Wang Ba suddenly noticed a five-colored sword-light flying through the mist.
âHmm?â
Wang Ba was somewhat puzzled.
But he saw the sword-light fly straight towards him.
Under the wary gaze of Ying He and the others, it swirled around dizzily and released a golden dragon-headed token from within.
Then, Chijianâs voice was heard:
âWang Xiaozi, when I say Iâm giving you something, I mean it.
Iâm not one to go back on my word.â
âIf youâre unwilling to take it, just toss it into the sea, but donât return it to me.â
After these words, the sword-light instantly dispersed.
Hearing Chijianâs words, Wang Ba accepted the golden dragon-headed token, his face revealing an involuntary smirk of helplessness.
He didnât want to take the dragon order of Qian because he didnât want to get involved in the matter.
Even though he had asked Chijian if he needed help earlier, that was just out of habitual politeness.
He knew his own limitations all too well.
However, touching the dragon-headed token in his hand, he really didnât have the heart to throw it into the sea.
âForget it, Iâll just keep it for him for the time being.
If there really is an issue that canât be resolved, then I can return the token.â
Enjoying the pleasant sensation from the dragon-headed token, Wang Ba ultimately decided to keep it.
This matter was just a minor episode.
Soon, Ying He and Li Yingfu summoned their mana and propelled the iron ship across the sea at great speed.
Several days later.
The waves churned, and the black clouds hung low.
The mist gradually cleared, and the shoreline could slowly be seen.
Wang Ba and Shen Fu stood at the bow of the ship, their faces showing reluctance:
âJunior brother, make sure to contact me after you return so I can send you some items.â
Shen Fu nodded solemnly:
âSenior brother, take good care of yourself too, and please donât forget what I mentioned to you before.â
Although they were no longer Qi Refining Practitioners of the East Saint Sect, as their parting approached, it felt as if they were back in the old days.
Soon, with a gentle reminder from Gong Xiyin, Shen Fu had no choice but to leave the iron ship before they reached the coast, bowing earnestly to Wang Ba, and then, accompanied by Gong Xiyin, they floated ashore and departed.
Wang Ba watched Shen Fu leave, exhaling a deep sigh.
He really wanted to help his junior brother, whom he had watched grow up, but his ability to do so was indeed limited.
A late Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, let alone him, even the whole Wanxiang Sect was unlikely to have more than three people capable of defeating such a person.
Especially sinceâŠ
Wang Baâs thoughts inadvertently drifted to some of the Demon Sectâs secrets that Shen Fu had revealed before.
âThe Grandmaster of the Demon Sect, Han Yanzi has already awakenedâŠ
But even though Yanâs northern parts kept losing ground, he never made a move.
Is he plotting something, or, as Chijian said, waiting for a good time to attempt Cultivation Ascension?â
The idea of Cultivation Ascension was one thing, but if he was plotting something, then that needed careful consideration.
In the entire Fenglin Continent, only the side of Jin would be worth his schemes.
A sense of gravity weighed on Wang Baâs heart.
But that was all.
These issues would surely be taken into account by the higher-ups of his sect, and it was not the place for a Golden Core Craftsman like him to fret over.
âNevertheless, after returning to the sect, I should focus on my cultivation.
Chijianâs method of integrating the Five Elements into Sword has given me quite an inspiration for merging various essences.
The cultivation methods he provided are extremely complex, perfect for enriching my own foundation.â