Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

The night deepened.

High upon the mountain, Baili Jiansan stood transfixed for a long time, still shocked to his core. After a long while, he took a deep breath, his gaze complex as he looked at the items in his hand. The cultivation methods were all high-level, some even of Heaven Rank, along with King Tao and Imperial Tao techniques. The Attack Skills were the same. Spirit Pills and Spiritual Medicine ranged from third to fifth, to seventh rank. The materials for Divine Weapons were even more so. Any single item here, if placed outside, would be enough to cause a huge stir. To say it was a vast treasure would be no exaggeration, yet Chen Pingping had not even blinked as he handed them all over.

For a moment, Baili Jiansan's eyes were filled with complexity. "Little sister!" he murmured, "What kind of disciple have you actually taken on?"

By now, he had finally understood. Chen Pingping was no ordinary person; on the contrary, he was very likely an unrivaled powerhouse, far stronger than he had imagined. Guang Xiaoyu's insistence on him entering the Wasteland must have been because she knew of Chen Pingping's concealment.

"Years ago, Wuji Sect owed its survival to you, allowing it to barely scrape by until now. Today, Wuji Sect has risen again because of your disciple," Baili Jiansan revealed a complex smile, a hint of a choke in his voice. His choice was not wrong; his persistence was what helped Wuji Sect step onto the path of resurgence. With these resources at hand, Wuji Sect will surely become a great power in Nan Zhanbu Province. He firmly believed it.

「」

As the morning sun rose, the two disciples atop Qingfeng also began their departure without bidding farewell to anyone. They led Lao Huang, the old yellow ox, and cradled Hei, the little black dog, with the Earth Chicken silently following and Mao Qiu closely trailing behind. A strange assembly, growing more distant with each step.

But unknown to them, atop the highest mountain of Wuji Sect, a pair of eyes watched their departure: Baili Jiansan. He had not slept all night, waiting, fearing that upon waking, he would never see Chen Pingping and Guang Xiaoyu again.

After a long while, an Elder of the Sect approached. "Chen Pingping and Guang Xiaoyu have set off."

"I know," replied Baili Jiansan. "Go call the three Peak Masters here." He paused before adding, "Chen Pingping did not take the talking Earth Chicken. It's extraordinary and should represent Qingfeng at the meeting, so call it as well." No matter what, he had to secure Qingfeng's lineage and position within the Sect.

「」

The distances between great continents were vast; ordinary people might not reach another even in a lifetime. If your cultivation realm was strong enough, and you had also cultivated a movement skill, it might take only a few years. The higher the realm, the shorter the time. For someone at Chen Pingping's level, it would probably take about three to five years. Of course, he wouldn't be foolish enough to walk there. Upon arriving at the Dayu Dynasty, taking an airship would require only about half a year.

"Chen!" Li Pu called out from a distance as he saw him.

"Li!"

"Long time no see."

"Yes!"

"Shall we set off together?" Li Pu asked.

Uh! Chen Pingping's original intention was to sneak over with Guang Xiaoyu; he didn't want any trouble on the journey, but now he had unexpectedly run into them.

"Alright," he said, somewhat helplessly.

Li Pu added, "The Ancient Divine Body is also here."

Chen Pingping was speechless for a moment, his expression darkening. Damn it!

Not far away, Chen Shixian approached step by step, dressed in a flowing white garment, appearing unstained as if a lotus rising from mud. Her black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, creating an ethereal aura around her, making her look like a Fairy who did not partake of the mortal world. Seeing Chen Pingping, her smile was radiant. "I almost thought you weren't going to come!"

Guang Xiaoyu stood obediently by his side. It was unclear whether Chen Pingping's teachings had enlightened her or if she simply restrained herself in his presence. All in all, she tried not to cause trouble.

"Taking them will cost a hefty sum, though!" Chen Shixian glanced at the animals behind him.

"Yes!" Chen Pingping said with a smile.

Chen Shixian paused. He doesn't seem to get it. Bringing them into the Wasteland was one thing, but now... they were about to travel to Central Continent to interact with the young elites from major powers. Was he still going to bring them along? Wouldn't that be too embarrassing? The Earth Chicken was somewhat acceptable, as it was, after all, a Spiritual Beast.

Chen Shixian, feeling helpless, added, "Bai Yunfei went ahead."

Chen Pingping nodded, uttering an, "Oh."

She felt somewhat annoyed. I swallow my pride to talk to you, and you give me such a dismissive response! How infuriating! "Bai Yunfei isn't from Nan Zhanbu Province; he comes from Central Continent, do you understand?" Chen Shixian said, slightly angered.

"No big deal!"

Chen Shixian stared, then her thoughts exploded. AAARGH! That infuriating man! Bai Yunfei is from Central Continent, which means he has backing and resources there. Once he learns Chen Pingping and Guang Xiaoyu have entered Central Continent, one can only imagine the trouble they'll face. Her intention was to hint that if he had shamelessly begged her to travel with them, the reputation of the Ancient Divine Body might have been enough to deter Bai Yunfei, preventing him from acting so arrogantly and rashly. But this infuriating man, with his casual "Oh" and "No big deal," had brushed off her concerns, effectively throwing her goodwill in the trash. What an utter humiliation! In all her long years, she, the Divine Body, had never been so slighted by a man.

She snorted coldly and walked briskly onto the airship.

Chen Pingping was taken aback. "What's her problem?"

Li Pu shook his head with a light sigh.

Guang Xiaoyu barely held back a laugh. "Elder brother, we should get on too."

The airship was huge, able to accommodate about eight hundred people. Controlled by the Dayu Dynasty, it flew once every three months, four times a year. This was Chen Pingping's first time boarding, and he was curious about everything on the airship. After looking around for a while, he exclaimed, "If I had an airship, wouldn't I be rich?" It cost five thousand Spirit Stones for one ride, with eight hundred people per trip. They're making an absolute fortune!

Chen Shixian, who was not far off, overheard his comment and couldn't help but retort, "Do you think airships burn air when they start?"

"What do they burn?" Chen Pingping asked.

"Spirit Stones! Idiot!"

"Why not set up a Spirit Gathering Array then?" he asked, puzzled.

"The airship is a type of Divine Weapon. Have you ever seen anyone able to inscribe a Spirit Gathering Array inside a Divine Weapon?" Chen Shixian said irritably.

He uttered an "Oh," a look of realization dawning on him. "Right, you mentioned before..."

"Shut up, I don't want to talk to you." The Divine Body turned her head away.

Chen Pingping was left speechless. ...

On the deck, many recognized the Divine Body of the Stone Country's royal family. Seeing her beauty, many young men were eager to approach, but her cold demeanor made them fall silent as cicadas in winter.

"Who is that person?" someone asked.

"Wuji Sect's Qingfeng Disciple, Chen Pingping." After a couple of remarks, silence fell once more.

After a long while, Chen Shixian could no longer hold back. "I said I don't want to talk to you, and you just stop talking, huh?"

Chen Pingping: ???

The crowd was startled, glancing at Chen Pingping and then at the fuming Divine Body, feeling as if a mountain weighed down upon them. This Divine Body... isn't she a bit too volatile?