"Miss Linglong, I hear that this Miss Linglong is not only the direct descendant of Master Ao Xiao, but also particularly beloved by the Wolf King?" The young woman with purple hair, though a human cultivator, seemed to know this as well, and asked with some surprise. "Indeed, it is this Miss Linglong. When she returned from the lower realm, she had only reached the late stage of the Huashen stage, but upon our last meeting, she had already advanced to the peak of the Lianxu mid-stage, poised to enter the late stage shortly. Perhaps she will make another breakthrough before the arrival of the demonic calamity. After all, her talent was well-known even within the Silver Moon Wolf Clan. Had she not been kept in the lower realm for so long, she might have already become one of our own by now." The masked woman sighed. "Even with such exceptional talent, advancing so swiftly to this level after spending several centuries under Master Ao Xiao's guidance speaks volumes about his vast powers. Yet, if she is already the Wolf King's favored consort, how could Master Ao Xiao have kept her by his side all this time?" Could it be that Master Ao Xiao has deliberately arranged this, with some other intention in mind?" The purple-haired woman was deeply interested and asked further questions. "I'm not entirely certain. However, I've heard from others in the clan that after Linglong Lady broke free from the lower realm, some difficulties arose between her and Tiankui Brother. It was Master Ao Xiao who personally took Linglong Lady away. Perhaps Linglong Lady is deeply disappointed that, after so many years of being trapped in the lower realm, the Wolf King has shown no concern at all." The woman with the mask hesitated before offering this as a mere speculation. "Well, since Master Ao Xiao appears to be unbothered, we no longer need to speculate about the other guests. Now, let's turn our attention to the arrival of the messengers from the Yecha and Mu clans. These two clans have likely sent their representatives specifically in response to the coming magical disaster." The white-robed elder suddenly brought up another topic. Everyone present stiffened and listened intently. Thus, time passed gradually. The senior elders of this Tianyuan City discussed matters here for half a day before finally dispersing. Two days later, within Tianyuan City, a transmission spell array leading to a distant location suddenly glowed brightly, and two figures vanished in an instant at its center. At the same time, in a grand hall of a large city far removed from Tianyuan City, a resonant hum surged. A carefully guarded transmission spell array burst forth with a brilliant white light. Several armed soldiers, who had been casually conversing nearby, instantly turned to gaze in astonishment. Although this transmission array was highly valued by the city's senior figures and was meticulously maintained and closely guarded, its premium cost made it a rare resource for actual users—only a few encounters per year. Yet, every time the array was activated, it was invariably used by senior cultivators, not junior or mid-level ones. Thus, upon seeing two figures materialize at the center of the spell array, the several Golden Dan stage cultivators immediately straightened up, displaying respectful demeanor. "Is this indeed Fenglin City?" asked a young man who had just been transported, glancing at the two figures before addressing one of the infantrymen with a gentle tone. "Reported to the elder. This is indeed Fenglin City. Welcome to our city, honored guest!" replied the infantryman respectfully. These cultivators had already scanned the two figures with their spiritual senses, yet could not discern their cultivation levels—thus, they dared not show any negligence. "Good, then it is Fenglin City," smiled the young man, and without further attention to the infantrymen, he proceeded with the other woman whose skin was as fine as jade, stepping out of the spell array and heading straight toward the city gates. They were none other than Han Li and Xu Xianzi, who had been directly transported from Tianyuan City. Although the Xu family was not located in Fenglin City itself, this was the nearest city accessible by transportation. After passing through several layers of guards, Han Li and Xu Xianzi finally emerged from the grand hall. Before him rose a vast platform of dark green stone. The platform was remarkably simple, featuring only large blocks of dark green floor tiles, with no other striking decorations. However, several buildings resembling pavilions or halls stood around the perimeter. There were a few squads of armored soldiers patrolling back and forth, but no other cultivators were in sight. As Han Li extended his divine awareness further, his expression subtly shifted. The platform appeared to be built on the mid-slope of a mountain over a thousand zhang high, while the mountain base was densely populated with houses and neatly aligned streets. He turned his gaze toward the summit of the mountain. There, a small palace had been constructed, not only exquisitely ornate in appearance but also radiating a subtle aura—several of those auras clearly belonged to cultivators at the Lingxu stage. It seemed these individuals were the senior cultivators in charge of the city. Han Li's eyes flashed briefly, and then he promptly withdrew his divine awareness. Then, with a mere shake of her sleeve, a cascade of emerald light surged forth, wrapping both herself and the woman beside her in a whirlwind of shimmering hues, and she vanished in a streak of astonishing brilliance, breaking through the air. "Must be a senior from Tianyuan City," said the third cultivator, a young man with a bright golden headband, speaking with clear confidence. "Ah, if indeed it's a senior from Tianyuan City, then it's no surprise they merely passed through our city. Seeing how hurriedly they're making their way, we have no need to go out of our way to pay them a formal visit." The gray-robed elder exhaled deeply, his expression easing slightly. "Still, Fenglin City is rather remote within the Tianyuan Realm. What could possibly bring a senior from Tianyuan City here?" the white-armored middle-aged man still seemed somewhat uneasy. "Hmph. These cultivators at the Consolidated Stage are naturally elusive. As long as they're not specifically coming for us, there's no point in bothering. In fact, I'd be glad if this senior could leave our city immediately." The young man's expression darkened. "That's true enough. Still, I'll issue instructions to have everyone below remain vigilant for the time being—make sure we don't end up with any serious trouble." The soaped-robed elder remained composed, pausing briefly before speaking seriously. "Brother's words are sound. Even if we are not under the direct control of the senior officials from the Heavenly Deep City, we are still fully established at the Consolidated Stage—being cautious is always the safer course." The middle-aged white-armored man nodded vigorously in agreement. Clearly, this place is quite remote. After just a few tens of thousands of miles from the maple forest, ordinary human beings become increasingly rare on the ground. Even when small towns occasionally appear, they are inhabited by a mix of commoners and cultivators. However, after十余 days, the terrain becomes entirely composed of rolling hills. Aside from occasional herds of beasts spotted in the valleys, there is no trace of any living beings. Even more surprising to Han Li, although these hills do possess some spiritual energy, it is noticeably thinner compared to other regions. As for the presence of spiritual veins—after flying for so many days—none have been sighted at all. Han Li indeed felt a bit curious, yet showed no outward change. After flying continuously for another十余 days, the originally yellowish-green hills beneath began to turn reddish—whether it was the stones, soil, or the growing plants, they all subtly took on a reddish hue. At first, Han Li paid little attention to this development. However, after flying a few more days and witnessing the entire land transform into a unified yellow-red expanse, Han Li's expression finally grew attentive. After carefully scanning the ground below with his divine awareness, several thoughtful glances appeared in his eyes. "It seems the elder has finally grasped it," Xu Qianyu smiled lightly. "Ah, now I understand—there must be a substantial deposit of refined copper ore here. That explains why the family chose to sacrifice some spiritual energy gains merely to establish their settlement here." Han Li replied with a gentle smile. "The elder's observation is most accurate!" When our family first settled here some ten thousand years ago, there was indeed considerable debate over whether to establish our roots here. In the end, it was several of our uncles who firmly decided to make this the family's home. As a result, the family prospered greatly, yet the cultivation of our disciples did face some challenges. It's hard to say definitively whether the gains outweighed the losses. Xu Qianyu sighed, speaking with a touch of resignation. Han Li nodded in response, but his eyes flickered without offering any further words. The woman, naturally, wisely chose not to interrupt him. Several days later, at the far horizon, a patch of lush greenery finally emerged. The surge of spiritual energy rushing toward him stirred Han Li's spirit, confirming that the Xu family had indeed arrived. Indeed, not long after, a small mountain range of exceptional verdant beauty came into view. Though the mountain range contained only a typical spiritual vein, its aura was vastly superior to that of the surrounding areas. On the dozens of peaks of the mountain range, there stand numerous buildings clustered closely together. Between these peaks, there are faint yet subtle fluctuations, clearly indicating the presence of powerful spells and seals.