Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 60 Returning to Xiaoyao City

Lan Tian returned from his soul sea, confirming that he had merged with the Sword God and possessed the Divine Sword of Light and the Divine Sword of Darkness. The two swords combined to form the Sword of Destruction, a divine weapon capable of destroying the heavens and the earth, which must be used with utmost caution.

The recent fusion of the two swords alarmed the high-level experts of the underwater city. Even now, aerial patrols are still searching for the source of the disturbance that shook the city. Indeed, the sword of destruction that had just merged with the blue sky had shaken the entire underwater city, shattering its foundations and causing panic among its powerful members, including the city lord. He ordered a thorough investigation to find the cause. Therefore, high-level experts from various clans and the Imperial Guard are currently searching the area.

Xiao Weiqing and Yi Mengying also rushed to Lantian's room to discuss whether it would have any impact on them. Such a commotion was indeed unprecedented in the tens of thousands of years of the underwater city's history—it must be an earthquake! Yet, there was no shaking, no destruction. In just a short while, the entire underwater city seemed on the verge of collapse, the earth trembling violently. Afterwards, everything returned to normal, which was very strange.

Seeing their eagerness, Lan Tian couldn't explain. This was something he could only keep to himself; others couldn't know, or they would ignore him. Besides, he wasn't strong enough to conquer this place yet. He needed to grow stronger as soon as possible and reach the Venerable Realm to better protect himself and the safety of those around him.

Seeing the commotion this time, it was no longer wise for Lan Tian to stay in the Underwater City. There was nothing here that Lan Tian cared about, no one or nothing at all. Therefore, he decided to return to Xiaoyao City as soon as possible, to leave this place, to escape this place of trouble. So Lan Tian instructed Xiao Weiqing and Yi Mengying to prepare to return to Xiaoyao City. He left the current location to be managed by Uncle Lei.

After a night of searching yielded no evidence and no problems were found, the underwater city returned to normal the next day, quiet and peaceful, with people living their leisurely, carefree, and happy lives once again. No one questioned the matter anymore, as if it had never happened.

Lan Tian's decision remained unchanged. In a few days, the three of them would leave and return, first to Xiangyang City, and then to Xiaoyao City.

Just as Lan Tian and his companions were about to leave that day, a carriage stopped in front of their shop. A young woman stepped out of the carriage; she was the same beautiful woman who had exchanged crystals with Lan Tian earlier. As soon as she got out of the carriage, she saluted Lan Tian and said in a gentle and amicable manner.

"Young Master Lan, my lady requests your presence. We would be grateful if you could come." The beautiful woman said, handing over an invitation. It clearly stated that Her Majesty the Princess invited Lan Tian to the palace for a meeting to express her gratitude.

It turned out that this beautiful woman was the confidante of the city lord's daughter, and the crystal she wanted was for the princess's use. She had come to express her gratitude to Lan Tian in exchange for his help. Everything was understood without words; being on someone else's territory, Lan Tian had no choice but to accept the invitation.

Throughout the journey, the beautiful woman didn't utter a single word, and it was unclear what her master meant. She wanted to ask but hesitated to speak; her current demeanor was serious and calm, a far cry from the amiable and friendly demeanor she had displayed during their exchange that day.

Before long, they arrived at the palace. Guided by the beautiful woman, they passed through many checkpoints and finally came to a palace. It was quiet and elegant, with no guards. Along the way, there were only a few maids busy at work.

"Young Master Lan, Miss Lan invites you in." The beautiful woman stopped at the entrance of the main hall and let Lan Tian go in by himself.

Without hesitation, Lan Tian walked straight in and saw two beautiful women sitting in the center of the hall, a mother and daughter. The mother was noble and elegant, poised and graceful, while the daughter was stunningly beautiful, with an extraordinary bearing and exquisite looks.

"I am Lan Tian, ​​and I greet Your Highnesses."

"Please be polite and have a seat." The mother spoke first, gesturing for Lan Tian to sit down. Her eyes were fixed on Lan Tian, ​​never leaving him for a moment.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Lan Tian respectfully returned the greeting and sat down beside the two. "Is Young Master Lan married or engaged?"

"Your Highness, I am unmarried and have no engagement. I am all alone."

"Good, good, good! Why didn't you participate in this marriage selection competition?"

"Your Highness, I have not yet achieved anything significant, so I am not considering marriage at the moment." Lan Tian was hesitant about the woman's question, unsure of her motives.

"Very good, young and promising, and you prioritize your career. Well, the reason we called you here today is that our beautiful daughter wants to meet you and has a little competition with you. What do you say?"

"Your Highness, I am unworthy to accept the challenge. I have urgent business at home and need to return as soon as possible. Please understand." Lan Tian understood their meaning; now was not the time for a contest. He knew that this city lord's daughter, who had defeated Mo Tianxing and others, must be a master, and he might not be able to defeat her. He only wanted to leave as soon as possible and return to Xiaoyao City.

"Okay, I hope you can finish your family matters and come back to try it with my daughter. I look forward to your return to the underwater city soon."

"Thank you, Your Highness. I'll take my leave now." Lan Tian was eager to leave and return to Xiaoyao City, so he took the opportunity to exit the main hall.

"You have good taste, beautiful lady. This person is worth pursuing."

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After returning from the palace, Lan Tian immediately packed his bags with Xiao Weiqing and Yi Mengying and left the underwater city. Lan Tian was afraid that things might get complicated if he stayed any longer, so he wanted to leave as soon as possible and not let the city lord take notice of him, which could lead to endless trouble!

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Back in Xiangyang, Lan Tian arranged for Xiao Weiqing to stay and train the Lan family army, aiming to quickly improve their strength. He and Yi Mengying then returned to Xiaoyao City.

In Xiaoyao City, after listening to Uncle Lei's report, Lan Tian hurriedly inquired about the Sword of Destruction. However, Qin Lei seemed to have never heard of the Sword of Destruction, and therefore had no relevant information. It seemed Lan Tian would have to find all information about the Sword of Destruction himself, to understand who its former owner was, and that understanding the past was essential for better control over the present. After inquiring from various sources and searching through ancient scrolls, Lan Tian still found no records of the Sword of Destruction. He decided to put this matter aside for the time being and focus entirely on cultivation, striving to improve his cultivation level, enhance his attributes and skills, and perfect his energy aggregation and enhancement in all aspects.

Next, Lan Tian plans to visit Sky City to learn about its conditions. He specifically asked Qin Lei to find some information about Sky City to ensure thorough preparation for the trip. Sky City is a sacred place for the Feathered Clan, and one of Lan Tian's must-visit locations. He's heard it's incredibly mysterious; only those with the ability to fly can enter, live, and adapt to its rhythm. It's said to be home to many high-level experts from various races, making it an ideal place for cultivation.

(End of this chapter)