The Long Journey to Immortality

It is worth mentioning that the day before her departure, Han Lu met with the Hermit of Bitter Tea to inquire about the details of the East Sea. She also made a promise that she would keep the experiment in mind and asked him to pay close attention to the location of the magic weapon in the future so that she would not waste her efforts in the Great Yu Dynasty or the Wilderness.

When saying goodbye, the young couple, who had only known each other for a month, whispered to each other for a long time, making countless vows and sweet words. Finally, they gave each other a deep kiss as a farewell gift.

This scene even elicited a reaction from Kong Qiaosheng, a married man, let alone Han Lu and Wen Erya, who are still single.

Especially Wen Er Ya, upon seeing this beautiful scene, actually felt an urge to seek happiness and the idea of ​​finding a caring partner.

However, this impulse was fleeting and was buried deep in Wen Erya's heart, never revealed.

Perhaps, this feeling will be rediscovered when I meet my soulmate in the future.

As for Han Lu, she simply offered her blessings and, after a moment of contemplation from Yi Qiyan's perspective, felt that she had done a wonderful job as a matchmaker.

Reluctantly, Lü Zhi saw her off for more than an hour before being "scolded" and "sent away" by Yi Qiyan.

After Lü Zhi left, Han Lu teased Yi Qiyan, saying that if she married Lü Zhi in the future, she would definitely be able to keep this originally unruly young master of the Immortal Pavilion in check.

Lu Zhi's past somewhat unconventional romantic life was the only thing Han Lu felt was that he and Yi Qiyan were mismatched.

Wen Erya noticed the sadness of parting beneath Yi Qiyan's smile, offered a few words of comfort, and then changed the subject, talking a bit more about their future plans.

After all, it was only a short separation, and they would meet again in a few months. Yi Qiyan naturally regained her former radiance quickly and focused on continuing her travels in the East China Sea with her friends, without spoiling her good mood on the journey.

The three of them traveled eastward, stopping and starting along the way.

Because they had been delayed for more than a month on the Dragon Head Islands, and had received guidance from Lü Zhi and other locals from the East China Sea.

The three streamlined their itinerary.

Finally, on the hundredth day after arriving in the East China Sea, Han Lu and the other two arrived at the easternmost point of the East China Sea, as described by the East China Sea cultivators.

Although so far, the cultivators in the East China Sea have not found the so-called easternmost coast of the East China Sea.

However, an eastern line was still drawn based on the main activity range of human cultivators and the density of the islands in the East China Sea.

West of this line lies the main area of ​​activity for human cultivators. The three major archipelagos are within this range, and a relatively large island with abundant resources also provides sufficient living space for human cultivators and even mortals.

To the east of this line lies the habitat of organized and intelligent magical beasts and true spirits in the East China Sea.

Only a few large islands are scattered in that sea area.

Ordinary human cultivators would not venture into this area or cross this boundary line that was completely artificially drawn.

With Wen Erya and Yi Qiyan by their side, this was the final stop on Han Lu and her companions' journey.

Chapter 861 Rescuing Fellow Clan

Flying through the air, gazing eastward, it was just as the sun was rising.

Watching the sunrise at this unique time, at the easternmost point of the East China Sea in a narrow sense, is a truly special experience.

Although the so-called boundary line is only drawn on the sea chart and in the minds of the cultivators of the East Sea, when they actually stand in this important place, they can barely make out the outline with their eyes.

Behind them lies the East Sea, painstakingly developed by the human race, a place brimming with both danger and opportunity.

Before him, besides the red sun, lay a hazy, unknown expanse, like morning mist. In terms of danger, it was several times greater than the East Sea, which was home to humans, but in terms of opportunity, it was just as vast.

Watching the sunrise, although it didn't have the exaggerated effect of cleansing the mind, it still made Han Lu and the other two feel physically and mentally happy, as if they were listening to the ultimate truth, or as comfortable as lazily soaking in hot water.

Upon witnessing such a scene for the first time, Han Lu's phoenix bloodline also sensed something.

The faint heat of the Phoenix Bloodline mixed in her body seemed to seep out of her blood vessels and merge into Han Lu's internal organs and every inch of her muscles.

This feeling made Han Lu's face flush red, and she even felt as if flames were about to burst from her throat.

However, this feeling comes and goes quickly.

In just a hundred breaths, Han Lu returned to her usual self.

Secretly amazed, Han Lu couldn't help but glance at the distant sunrise a few more times, trying to find something special about it.

Han Lu made some progress, while Wen Erya and Yi Qiyan also had their own reflections.

But all three remained silent, each savoring the unexpected opportunity and trying to maintain this pleasant atmosphere.

As the sun completely rose above the horizon, the originally soft colors gained a sharper edge, and the previously mysterious feeling abruptly ended.

Han Lu pouted and looked at her two friends. The three of them simply exchanged a glance.

It's time to return to the Central Plains.

Having had such a wonderful experience, Han Lu couldn't help but glance at several Foundation Establishment cultivators on a small island not far away, who were practicing fire-attribute techniques in the face of the rising sun. She marveled at the wonders of nature and how everything in the world could hold opportunities.

Unexpectedly, just as Han Lu turned around, Wen Erya suddenly pointed into the distance and said, "Han Lu, Qi Yan, there seems to be a big commotion over there."

Upon hearing this, Han Lu turned around and looked in the direction Wen Erya was pointing.

Although they were nearly ten miles apart, Han Lu was able to see clearly what was happening in the distance because of her high level of cultivation and the clear weather.

In the distance, five cultivators, three flying on swords and two flying through the air, were chasing a fledgling phoenix with earth-colored feathers.

Upon seeing this scene, Han Lu knew without a second thought what these five cultivators were doing and what dangers this young rock phoenix living in the East Sea was facing.

"I'll go take a look," Han Lu said without hesitation. "Senior Sister, Yi Qiyan, you wait for me here. If things don't go well, then come and help me out."

No matter how you look at it, if you want to avoid any conflict, it would be better to simply leave this matter to Han Lu to handle.

Wen Erya and Yi Qiyan both nodded slightly, following Han Lu's arrangement. Yi Qiyan added, "If you can reconcile, then do so. If the other party is unreasonable, Han Lu, you should call me before taking action."

Because she and Lü Zhi had become a couple, Yi Qiyan gained a much deeper understanding of the situation in Donghai through Lü Zhi.

They would be hunting down the True Spirits in this place as a team, and those five cultivators most likely belong to one or two merchant guilds.

If she could join the battle with the Immortal Pavilion banner, it would certainly help to resolve this matter satisfactorily.

Han Lu originally wanted to refuse. According to her original plan, if a fight really broke out, she would have Wen Erya and Yi Qiyan watch from the sidelines and not get involved.

But after thinking it over carefully, she agreed to Yi Qiyan's request and accepted her friend's kindness.

Without wasting any more time and lest further complications arise, Han Lu hurriedly flew towards the five cultivators and the fledgling phoenix that was fleeing westward.

The distance of ten miles was covered in just ten breaths before Han Lu met the five people.

Upon seeing a female Golden Core cultivator approaching, the five cultivators immediately guessed that Han Lu was there to cause trouble.

The leader muttered to himself, "Damn it, another female cultivator who's fallen ill with a mental illness."

Also unwilling to confront Han Lu directly, lest the prize slip away, this cultivator didn't hesitate to shout at Han Lu, hoping that waving his banner would make Han Lu back down.

“My lady, we are five cultivators from the Yundong Chamber of Commerce. We are here on business, so please make way for us.”

The Yundong Chamber of Commerce is an active chamber of commerce along this "boundary line" of the East China Sea.

Although there is no Nascent Soul level cultivator stationed inside, there are two late-stage Golden Core cultivators who have invested and are involved in the daily operations of the Chamber of Commerce.

They run a large business and are one of the few guilds that openly operate the business of selling Warcraft and True Spirits.

His reputation among humans was fairly good, but it was ruined in the eyes of intelligent magical beasts and monsters.

The reason why the Yundong Chamber of Commerce was not wiped out by the monster and spirit organizations was mainly because they were quite particular when they were doing this kind of "slave trade," and they mostly captured monsters and spirits that they could afford to offend.

If any powerful demonic beast spirits that cannot be offended are captured and sold, it will be done in secret, leaving no room for outsiders to find fault.

In terms of overall strength, it ranks around fourth or fifth among the many chambers of commerce in Donghai.

No wonder this Golden Core cultivator, who belonged to the Yundong Chamber of Commerce, thought that waving this flag would make Han Lu back down.

However, his action saved Han Lu from guessing the other party's identity, and before she even made a move, she was mentally prepared for the level of seriousness of the battle that might unfold.

"It's just the Yundong Chamber of Commerce, there's nothing to be afraid of."

Without hesitation, Han Lu spat out the sword pellet. Without declaring war, she used her spirit sword to temporarily force back the pursuers chasing after the young phoenix.

Perhaps because she sensed the aura of her own kind on Han Lu, the terrified young phoenix did not hesitate to approach Han Lu.

A body two or three times larger than Han Lu's in human form curled up behind Han Lu, hoping that this savior who had fallen from the sky could rescue him from this predicament.

With an angry expression, and unable to immediately discern Han Lu's strength, the leading cultivator patiently repeated his previous words, assuming that Han Lu hadn't heard him clearly and had impulsively intervened.

After introducing himself, he added one last sentence.

"Please make way, fairy, and I will pretend this never happened."

Upon hearing this, Han Lu snorted coldly and replied rudely, "True Phoenix Fairy of the Zhengyi Sect, please, fellow members of the Yundong Chamber of Commerce, make way for me and get as far away as you can."

Chapter 862 True Body Repels the Enemy

Upon hearing Han Lu identify herself as "True Phoenix Fairy" and claim to be from the Zhengyi Sect, one of the five cultivators, a Golden Core cultivator who was quite familiar with the situation in the Central Plains, immediately recognized Han Lu's background.

He telepathically explained to his companion that this potentially huge deal involving over 100,000 spirit stones might be falling through.

And what about Han Lu?

Knowing the other party's identity and capabilities, Han Lu naturally wouldn't be afraid to confront them head-on.

Moreover, she was quite certain that even if Wen Erya and Yi Qiyan hadn't arrived immediately to join the battle, she could still easily defeat the five East Sea cultivators in front of her whose cultivation levels were inferior to hers.

After saying just one sentence, Han Lu felt it wasn't enough, so she quickly added another sentence to prevent the other party from being unaware of her strength and coming forward to seek their own death.

After all, while cleaning up the mess isn't difficult, it will inevitably trouble others and might leave you indebted.

Han Lu is someone who hates trouble and doesn't want others to get into trouble because of her.

“Of the five of you, three are in the late Foundation Establishment stage and two are in the early Golden Core stage. Cultivation is not easy, and you still have long lifespans. You should think carefully before coming here to seek death for the sake of a moment of passion.”

"Don't think that just because your Yundong Chamber of Commerce has a prestigious reputation, I'll be afraid of that reputation and go easy on you."

"Let me make this clear first: if you insist on making things difficult for this fledgling phoenix, then the use of my spirit sword will not just be enough to force you to retreat."

Having made things clear and to this extent, Han Lu felt she had done everything she could.

If the other party is someone who has a way to live but insists on seeking death, she doesn't mind personally dealing with a few "slave traders" who do this kind of thing.

Sure enough, with Han Lu's further statement, the other Golden Core cultivator who had been thinking of taking a gamble for the spirit stones completely gave up on the idea.

However, they were representing the Yundong Chamber of Commerce on this trip, and if they were forced to back down by Han Lu's few words, they would lose face if word got out.

As a result, the eyes of several cultivators from the Yundong Chamber of Commerce all fell on the cultivator who knew Han Lu's identity.

They're hoping he can be a leader, or he'll be the first to back down and leave.

Either find a suitable reason to back down gracefully and leave with dignity.

Feeling the earnest gazes of his colleagues, the monk who called himself "Zhiyuan Daoren" understood what he should do about this matter.