The words ignited a fiery determination within Bu Yu, Zhang Changsheng, and Gu Wang. As disciples who had grown up in the sect, their affection for it ran deep. They had once dreamed of the sect expanding its territory and dominating the land. However, the harsh reality had forced them to abandon such impractical fantasies long ago.13

Is this Fang Xia’s real nature, or is he just letting loose after being imprisoned for so long? Wu Yuan observed the scene with a hint of skepticism. 8

Having joined the Cloudstride Sect not long ago, his sense of belonging did not run as deep as theirs. Regardless, Wu Yuan had no intention of obstructing Fang Xia. In the near future, when he became an eldritch warrior, his power would reach unparalleled heights. Alongside Huan Jian's breakthrough and Fang Xia's late-stage Qi Sea phase cultivation, the might of the sect was far too powerful to be confined to four provinces alone.4

"Enough talk, let's return to the sect," Fang Xia declared.0

With a wave of his hand, a streak of light shot out from his palm, rapidly expanding into a black, semi-open longboat. The vessel was about five meters long and less than a meter wide at its widest point, and its surface was covered with intricate cryptic patterns. Astonishingly, the...0