Chapter 471: Helplessness (Third Update)

Walking through the Sky Curtain Realm, the sky brightened immensely!

Chu Liuyue raised her hand to shade her eyes, and only after adapting to the light did she lift her gaze to look ahead!

Above the azure sky, blue-purple clouds piled up, flowing with the wind.

The black earth was vast and boundless; one look revealed an endless, desolate expanse.

Where the heavens met the earth, there was a line of fish-belly white, with bright orange-yellow light peeking from behind the clouds, gilding the cloud layers with a layer of warm light.

On the ground, several teleportation arrays were arranged in a formation, rotating slowly!

An indescribable pressure spread outward!

Chu Liuyue held her breath slightly.

All of these scenes were so familiar.

However, her return came with a different state of mind; even her identity had completely transformed into that of another person.

"This is the Northern Border of the Tianling Empire. There are one hundred and eight teleportation arrays in total, leading to different locations within the Tianling Empire."

Jian Fengchi walked up from behind, came to a halt beside Chu Liuyue, and pointed at the largest teleportation array directly in front of them, smiling

"This largest one leads to the capital of the Tianling Empire—Xiling. It can teleport thousands of people at once."

Constructing a teleportation array usually required the cooperation of both Mystic Masters and Martial Artists, and it consumed an enormous amount of energy.

An ordinary teleportation array could typically only transport about ten people.

An array of this scale was extremely rare.

Even within the entire Tianling Empire, there were only five such arrays.

Each one had consumed unimaginable amounts of manpower and material resources.

Chu Liuyue exhaled softly.

She had come from the Imperial Capital to inspect the Sky Curtain Realm via this very teleportation array; she was, of course, more than familiar with it.

"How is it? Is it as you imagined?"

Jian Fengchi asked teasingly.

In Jian Fengchi's view, someone of Chu Liuyue's background must surely be filled with longing and fantasies regarding the Tianling Empire.

Never mind those from outside the Sky Curtain Realm; even those within the realm who had seen much were often shocked by this sight upon their first visit.

The corners of Chu Liuyue's lips curled up as she nodded.

"The Tianling Empire... truly lives up to its reputation."

Jian Fengchi raised an eyebrow.

"This is nothing. Once you reach Xiling, you'll realize there are plenty of pleasures to be found in this world!"

Chu Liuyue gave him a meaningful look.

She had absolutely no interest in the "pleasures" he spoke of.

Jian Fengchi felt a sudden, inexplicable sense of guilt and coughed, bumping his fist against his chest.

"Ahem, it's getting late. Let's get on our way."

As he spoke, he began walking toward the teleportation array.

However, at that moment, a gust of cold wind suddenly swept in from behind the two!

Two figures flashed past rapidly! They rushed in front of them and leaped onto the teleportation array!

Chu Liuyue narrowed her eyes.

It was precisely the two people who had been following them earlier.

Chen Xiyuan ignored Chu Liuyue and her companion entirely, saying loudly to Zhao Yunzhi

"Yunzhi, rest assured. By using this teleportation array, we can reach Xiling very quickly. We will definitely make it in time."

Zhao Yunzhi's beautiful eyes widened, her face unable to hide her shock and awe.

"I never imagined there could be such a large teleportation array in this world..."

"This array is not just large; it is also very safe. Within it, hundreds of Mystic Arrays have been set up, enough to block all spatial turbulence outside. It is no different from walking outside."

Chen Xiyuan spoke indifferently, though his face carried a hint of pride.

"Back then, the first Sect Leader of my Lingyun Sect personally participated in the construction of this teleportation array."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhao Yunzhi's eyes indeed brightened, and she said with full admiration

"The Lingyun Sect is truly powerful! For Cousin to be able to enter it and be accepted as a Sect Leader's disciple, you are truly a dragon among men!"

Chen Xiyuan felt gratified, his eyes unable to hide his smugness.

"Once we reach Xiling, I will personally take you to see the Lingyun Sect!"

"Then I must thank you, Cousin!"

With that, Chen Xiyuan prepared to activate the teleportation array to leave.

The smile on Jian Fengchi's face had long since vanished, and a hint of coldness flickered within his ice-like eyes.

"Wait."

His voice seemed to carry shards of ice, making one's heart chill involuntarily.

Though his tone was lazy, it carried a high-and-mighty majesty.

Chen Xiyuan paused his movements and finally looked over.

He sized Jian Fengchi up from head to toe, his brow furrowing slightly.

He had never seen this person before, but the aura this man exuded made him look like he was no ordinary character...

"Who gave you the audacity to cut in front of this Young Master?"

Chen Xiyuan sneered

"This isn't cutting in. This teleportation array belongs to whoever arrives first. We arrived before you, so naturally, we use it first!"

Jian Fengchi picked at his ear

"What did you say?"

Was this guy crazy?

Chen Xiyuan let out a mocking laugh and continued

"Oh, right, we also don't like sharing teleportation arrays with others. So, you'd better wait for the next trip! Yunzhi, let's go!"

Before the two could move, a voice carrying a mocking laugh came from behind them.

"So, are the people of the Lingyun Sect all this shameless?"

Jian Fengchi's single sentence successfully ignited the fire in Chen Xiyuan's heart.

He spun around abruptly and shouted angrily

"What did you say!?"

Jian Fengchi said with a grin

"What, are your ears not working again?"

"Presumptuous! To dare insult my sect, I see you are tired of living!"

The previous remarks actually meant nothing to him; he hadn't intended to continue bickering with these two, but since the opponent had spoken such arrogant words and insulted the Lingyun Sect, he absolutely could not tolerate it!

Chu Liuyue thought to herself: *What is this? Back then, this kid Jian Fengchi once cursed the nine Great Elders of the Lingyun Sect to their faces; he only stopped short of cursing their Sect Leader because he felt those of lower rank weren't worth the breath!*

The fact that Chen Xiyuan didn't recognize Jian Fengchi only proved that his rank was too low.

To be honest, Jian Fengchi being so confrontational with Chen Xiyuan was actually giving him credit.

But Chen Xiyuan clearly did not think so.

He took a step forward, his Origin Power surging around him

"What sect do you belong to? State your name!"

Jian Fengchi rubbed his chin.

"You aren't qualified to know this Young Master's name."

Chen Xiyuan choked, never expecting this person to be so arrogant!

He took a deep breath and said in a heavy voice

"It seems you didn't hear me clearly before. I will tell you one more time. I am Chen Xiyuan, a disciple of the Lingyun Sect Leader! If you insist on opposing me, do not blame me for being unkind!"

"Oh—"

Jian Fengchi acted as if he had just realized something, lifting his chin and saying to Chu Liuyue

"Did you hear that? Under the Lingyun Sect Leader, there are a total of one hundred and ninety-seven disciples, and he is one of them! That identity is quite impressive, isn't it!"

Though he spoke these words, anyone could hear the sarcasm within them.

Chen Xiyuan's face darkened, and he let out a cold snort.

"It seems your Excellency looks down quite highly on my status. I wonder what kind of noble status your Excellency possesses? Why not say it so I may know which great figure I have offended?"

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Chu Liuyue, and he let out a disdainful sneer.

"It just so happens I also want to know: exactly what kind of person is so incompetent that they can only find a Third-Order Martial Artist to come here?"

Chu Liuyue's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Was he looking down on her?

(End of Chapter)