With the rise of my family, I can summon the Daoist Soldiers' Nest.

During the subsequent day's voyage, the Sword Sect's ships encountered a few groups of ships with unclear intentions.

Seeing that the other party was hostile, Elder Liang Feiyu made a decisive decision, ordering the large ship to detour far away to avoid direct conflict with any force.

Along the way, the fishermen who were hunting low-level spirit beasts in the shallows when we set off three months ago have disappeared.

They must have keenly sensed the tense atmosphere in the air and wisely withdrew to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

Ultimately, thanks to Elder Liang's careful planning, the boat returned safely to Feiyun Ferry.

There weren't many ships docked at the pier at this time, indicating that most of the warriors exploring Raize had not yet returned.

Elder Liang chose to return early precisely because he was taking precautions to avoid any mishaps. He was afraid that if he was delayed on the way and missed the deadline, the Thunder Marsh would be sealed off and the thunder would strike, which would be a certain death.

Looking around, some of the docked ships had broken knife marks and charred scorch marks on their hulls, and there were even traces of blood that had not yet dried on their decks.

This scene of devastation silently testifies to the brutal fighting on the return journey. It's likely that the ship's owners are no longer the same group that set off with such high spirits three months ago.

After landing, Lin Ye and the others did not linger and quickly returned to the inn where they were staying.

The number of spiritual items the sword sect acquired on this trip was not large; they could be packed into just one or two bundles. They blended in with everyone else's ordinary luggage and didn't stand out.

In addition, the team was small in number and quickly disappeared into the bustling crowd after landing.

Based on Elder Liang's experience and planning, the group will temporarily lie low at the inn for the next period of time.

When the thunder and lightning reappear and all the explorers return in the chaos, they will mingle with the large crowd leaving Feiyun Ferry and evacuate together.

The presence of a mixed bag of people at that time would actually minimize the risk of being targeted and attacked.

After several more days of patient waiting, Lin Ye had become highly skilled and daring, and would sit in the lobby of the inn every day.

While eating, he used his internal energy to transmit sound and eavesdrop on news from all sides, taking the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the customs and culture of the Tang Dynasty.

On this day, Lin Ye sat in the corner as usual, picking up food with his chopsticks, his ears twitching as he listened to the conversation at the next table.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out at the entrance of the hall. Several voices, deliberately lowered but unable to hide their excitement, entered the ears intermittently, among which the words "innate nest" were vaguely mixed in.

Lin Ye raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity rising in his heart.

As the noise grew louder, the content of the discussion became clearer.

It turned out that the three innate martial artists who had met them once before had actually discovered an innate nest on an island.

Unfortunately, the Zhu Yan family was entrenched near the lair, and in the end, none of them were able to successfully contract the treasure.

Logically speaking, such top-secret information concerning the fate of a dynasty should be strictly kept under wraps.

However, the monk who had returned to secular life had already secretly pledged allegiance to the Prince of Yan, and the Money Gang was essentially a force under the Prince of Yan's command.

In order to monopolize the information, the two sides joined forces to ruthlessly kill Hua Feng, the chief constable of Xingzhou, and his officers.

Fortunately, Hua Feng possessed considerable cultivation and managed to break through the encirclement amidst the chaos of battle, thus escaping by sheer luck.

Harboring resentment, Hua Feng made the news public, and now even simple maps depicting the location of the island are circulating privately on the streets.

Upon hearing this news, Lin Ye dared not delay and immediately got up and returned to the courtyard to inform the Sword Sect members of this earth-shattering news.

For a moment, everyone sighed in dismay.

Looking back on our trip, we only found a second-rate hideout, yet we already felt we had returned with a full harvest and the trip was worthwhile.

In comparison, the fact that those few innate martial artists were able to discover an innate lair and clash with the legendary top-tier innate demon beast, Zhu Yan, was a truly earth-shattering spectacle.

Subsequently, the Sword Sect also sent someone to the street to buy a map, just to broaden their horizons.

Everyone knew perfectly well that this kind of struggle involving a treasure from a primordial nest was something that neither the Qingyuan Sword Sect nor even the Northern Han Dynasty had the right to interfere with, let alone the Qingyuan Sword Sect.

Judging from the current situation, only powerful regional forces like the Tang Dynasty imperial family, the Prince of Yan, and the Prince of Jin would have the confidence to get involved in this vortex.

In the days that followed, the rumors about the innate nest intensified, causing unrest among the people of Feiyun Ferry.

Fortunately, the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm reopened after three years, and no one is able to enter it at the moment. As time goes by, this unresolved conflict has gradually subsided.

As the first bolt of lightning ripped through the long night above Thunder Swamp, it signaled the official end of all the warriors' journey to Thunder Swamp.

The members of the Sword Sect went to the scene to witness the scene, and saw that the originally calm sky changed color in an instant.

A bolt of lightning silently tore through the sky, followed by more and more electric snakes dancing wildly. The earth-shattering, majestic momentum made people marvel at the mysterious and unpredictable nature of the Thunder Swamp.

Finally, the time to leave arrived. The crowds at Feiyun Ferry were gradually thinning out. Taking advantage of this departing wave, the group from the Sword Sect quietly embarked on their journey home.

Even when passing through the 300-mile no-fly zone, the route was still densely packed with martial artists.

Along the way, conflicts and battles were a constant occurrence.

Whenever they encountered malicious spying, Elders Ning Wuji and Liang Feiyu would unleash their solidified sword light, using their undeniable acquired cultivation to intimidate the villains, and then lead the team through quickly.

Despite numerous setbacks along the way, the group ultimately overcame this final hurdle without serious injury.

Climbing onto the back of the flying soldier "Cloud Dust Flying Goose," the group flapped their wings and headed north, straight towards the homeland of the Northern Han.

High in the sky, Lin Ye couldn't help but look back into the distance. The direction of Lei Ze was still faintly lit by lightning, just as it had been when he came.

Looking back on his trip to Lei Ze, Lin Ye returned with a wealth of achievements. He not only successfully materialized and contracted a second-rate nest, but also consumed the Azure Grass, killed the Crimson Flame Flood Dragon, and broke through to the first-rate martial artist realm in one fell swoop.

At this moment, he was already secretly looking forward to the next opening of the Thunder Swamp three years from now.

For the Qingyuan Sword Sect, this trip was a mixed bag of gains and losses.

In terms of gains, the sect successfully contracted a third-rate nest, obtained a postnatal spiritual item and seven or eight first-rate spiritual items.

If they are lucky enough, these resources alone could add another acquired expert to the sword sect, as well as several first-rate masters.

However, the cost was equally heavy.

One first-rate elder died in battle, and two other first-rate elders were seriously injured. The fighting strength was severely reduced, and they need to return to the mountain for long-term recuperation. It is unknown whether they can recover.

Among the second-rate disciples, two were killed and two were seriously injured.

One of the true disciples died in a nighttime attack by poisonous insects, a first-rate elder was killed by the Moon Gazing Rhinoceros Horn, and the rest of the casualties were from the battle with the Water Ape.

Of the original team of twenty people who set off, only thirteen returned healthy.