A Name Shakes the World, Returning to Tiantian City

Chapter 730: A Name Shakes the World, Returning to Tiantian City

Although Han Li still did not know the Blood Fiend Sword’s exact origin, now that he knew it would cause demonic backlash, he naturally did not want Nangong Wan to use such a dangerous magic weapon. Without ceremony, he put it away.

As for the other treasures, although there were still a few ancient artifacts such as the Condensed Light Mirror, Nangong Wan clearly had no intention of taking them. She left them out of some minimal regard for her senior sister’s face.

After all, the Condensed Light Mirror was a famed artifact that had followed the cold-faced woman for many years. Many in the cultivation world knew of it. If the two of them took it, there would likely be considerable trouble.

At that moment, Nangong Wan took the restriction token between her two hands. With a gentle rub, a flash of red light appeared, and a wisp of pitch-black smoke emerged. Then, parting her hands, she found the token had been reduced to nothing.

“Good. The Heart-Sealing Technique is finally undone. But before I leave, I should leave a few words for my senior sister.” With all the restrictions removed, Nangong Wan smiled radiantly, in excellent spirits.

Han Li naturally had no objection.

Thus, Nangong Wan took a white jade slip from her person and pressed it gently against her forehead.

The jade slip flashed with light as Nangong Wan immersed her spiritual sense into it, beginning to leave some words within.

After a full quarter of an hour, she removed the jade slip from her forehead. She placed it together with the items on the floor, storing them all back into a storage pouch, which she then fastened to the cold-faced woman’s waist.

“Let’s go. My senior sister has been shrouded by my Reincarnation Divine Light for such a long time; she won’t wake for at least a full day and night.” Nangong Wan gave Han Li a slightly shy smile.

Looking at her gentle expression, Han Li’s heart suddenly skipped a beat. Taking her soft hand, the two merged their magic power and transformed into a streak of rainbow light that shot out of the great hall.

…

“Letting me return to the Falling Cloud Sect alone—what does this mean?” At the top of a nameless hill on the border of the Northern Liang Kingdom, Nangong Wan stood beneath an ancient tree and frowned.

“My concubine and Brother Lü of the Falling Cloud Sect have lingered in Tiantian City for some unknown reason. I suspect it’s related to the Dharma Warrior invasion. The two of them have connections to me, and we left together. I can’t simply abandon them and return alone. I have to go and check.” Han Li stood shoulder to shoulder with Nangong Wan. Inhaling her delicate fragrance, he spoke slowly.

“In that case, let me go with you. Why must I leave alone?” Nangong Wan cast him a reproachful look, somewhat dissatisfied.

“Wan’er, you are a Nascent Soul cultivator of the Moon-Masking Sect. I imagine quite a few high-level cultivators in the Nine Kingdoms Alliance recognize you. Although I have taught you the Shape-Shifting Art, if a cultivator of higher cultivation encounters you, you could still be seen through. It’s better that you return to the Falling Cloud Sect first.” Han Li smiled and explained.

“But now that you have offended both the Moon-Masking Sect and the Transformation Intent Sect, going to Tiantian City… I am truly a bit worried.” Nangong Wan wrinkled her nose, a trace of concern in her voice.

“Rest assured. You have seen my abilities for yourself. In the Heavenly South, there may be many with cultivation far surpassing mine, but those who can trap and kill me should only number a few. Besides, I am an elder of the Falling Cloud Sect. With the Moulan people invading, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance is bearing the brunt of it. They wouldn’t dare to cause trouble. Furthermore, I estimate that your senior sister will follow the escape plan you left in the jade slip. Otherwise, she would have no way to explain things to Wei Wuyai. If that’s the case, there’s nothing to worry about.” Han Li chuckled.

“Since you are set on going, I won’t stop you. But take care of yourself. For safety’s sake, take this treasure for your protection.” Seeming to understand his mind was made up, Nangong Wan did not press further. Instead, she reached to her waist and produced a brocade handkerchief, which she gently handed to him.

“This is?” Sensing the unusual spiritual energy from the handkerchief, Han Li could not help but ask curiously.

“I obtained this nameless ancient artifact by chance while traveling. It is very convenient to use; it can rise to defend you almost at a single thought. Since you may face danger on this trip, I will feel better if you carry it.” Nangong Wan explained gently, like a concerned wife.

Han Li was silent for a moment, staring into Nangong Wan’s clear eyes. He gazed for a long while, until her cheeks flushed faintly. Then, with a playful smile, he accepted the item and carefully put it away.

Seeing this, Nangong Wan wore a faint smile. Then, as if suddenly reminded of something, she took a gleaming red jade pendant from her sleeve and said:

“This Fire-Repelling Pendant is a keepsake I often carry. Although I dislike being entangled in worldly affairs, I once took in a few nominal disciples on a whim. They are not Moon-Masking Sect disciples. Two of them now run businesses in Tiantian City. If you truly need help, you can show them this token, and they will follow your instructions.”

Having said this, Nangong Wan softly spoke two or three names.

A warmth rose in Han Li’s heart. A trace of tenderness appeared on his face as he silently committed the names to memory.

It had been a long time since he had experienced the feeling of being genuinely cared for.

…

One month later, Han Li appeared alone in the wilderness skies outside Tiantian City.

Gazing silently at the distant giant city, he remained wordless.

After parting reluctantly with Nangong Wan, he had immediately rushed towards the Yu Kingdom.

But halfway there, he had heard news of a great battle between the cultivator armies on the border of Fengyuan and Yu Kingdoms.

The result was that the main forces of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance had suffered successive defeats. After three defeats in three battles, they had been forced to rely on several great restrictive formations to barely hold a few strategic points. The Nine Kingdoms Alliance was clearly at a disadvantage.

Han Li frowned deeply when he heard this. Unfortunately, no one knew the specific details—and, more importantly, no one knew the reason for the great defeat.

He had no choice but to continue his journey here in silence.

Only after entering the Yu Kingdom did he obtain slightly more detailed information from other cultivators. It seemed the Moulan Dharma Warriors had somehow found several primordial wild beasts, which had caught the Nine Kingdoms Alliance cultivators completely off guard, leading to the string of disastrous losses.

Han Li was shocked by this news. Filled with suspicion, he had rushed through the night to reach Tiantian City.

Now, although Tiantian City had lifted its flight restriction, most of the “Supreme Extinction Annihilating Light Formation’s” restrictions had been reactivated. A strange, ethereal spiritual fluctuation filled the air over the entire city.

It seemed this cultivator city of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance had truly entered a state of war.

Han Li watched quietly for a moment. Then, with a flicker of movement, he transformed into a streak of azure light and flew straight towards the city gate.

Seven or eight cultivators were standing guard at the entrance. Aside from a single Core Formation elder, the rest were Foundation Establishment cultivators.

When they saw the dazzling azure light shooting towards them, the Core Formation elder was about to go and inquire. But after casually sweeping his spiritual sense over the rainbow light, his expression changed drastically.

“Welcome, Senior, to the alliance assembly. May I ask your esteemed name? This junior has a duty to register you.” By the time the azure radiance converged and a human figure appeared above him, the old man was already bowing deeply and respectfully.

“Alliance assembly? What alliance assembly?” Han Li’s heart stirred. He glanced at the old man and asked expressionlessly.

“Senior is not here for the assembly? Is Senior a rogue cultivator, then?” The old man faltered for a moment, a little surprised.

“No. I am a cultivator of the Heavenly Dao Alliance.” Han Li said flatly.

“Because the Moulan have come with overwhelming force, our Nine Kingdoms Alliance finds it difficult to resist alone. We have sent out a call for an alliance to other powers. Since Senior is of the Heavenly Dao Alliance, you need only state your name and sect, and you may enter the city.” The old man explained carefully.

“Han Li of the Falling Cloud Sect.” After a flicker of thought, Han Li still gave his name. But inwardly, he frowned.

It seemed this trip was not going to be as simple as he had imagined.

When the old man heard Han Li speak his name, he did not even attempt to verify it. Instead, he quickly stepped aside, respectfully allowing Han Li entry.

Han Li nodded. Descending from the air, he unhurriedly entered the city.

The cultivators on the streets of Tiantian City were far fewer than during the Trade Fair. Every face bore a look of worry.

It seemed the news of the initial defeat had already spread.

Maintaining a calm expression, Han Li headed towards the small building he had stayed in before. If Mu Peiling and the others had not yet left, they should still be living there.

Soon, Han Li stood outside the building. Sweeping his spiritual sense inside, he detected a faint spiritual energy fluctuation on the second floor. Mu Peiling was indeed there.

With a faint smile, he silently broke through the thin restriction and entered the building.

“Young Master! You’re finally back!” When Mu Peiling opened her eyes and saw Han Li standing before her, she cried out in joyful surprise.