Chapter 2886: Return to the Wasteland

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

‘This is bad, how can I avoid her forever?’ Duan Ling Tian knew that it was impossible to sever all ties with Zhou Shu Qiu. However, he would have to exercise caution during their interactions. If there was an opportunity, he thought it would be best if he made it clear to her that there was no chance of them being together.

After half an hour, when the remaining people from the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect finally gathered, Jian Qiu Luo, the Sect Leader of the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect, said with a faint smile, “Master Duan, we’re planning to leave now. Do you have any business left to attend to in Alchemy City? If you do, we can wait for you.”

“No, we’re ready to leave as well…” Duan Ling Tian replied as he shook his head.

“In that case… Let’s leave Alchemy City and the Barren Land, and return to the Wasteland!”

Under Jian Qiu Luo’s lead, the people from the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect along with Duan Ling Tian and the people from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect departed for the Wasteland.

The group attracted quite a fair bit of attention when they left due to Duan Ling Tian’s presence. Many of them coveted the things in Duan Ling Tian’s possession, but they, naturally, did not dare to act recklessly. Put aside the presence of the Thousand Spiders Sect and the Tai Yi Celestial Sect’s support, they would still be afraid to act against him since he might be from a powerful clan in the central area. That alone was more terrifying than the Tai Yi Celestial Sect and the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect.

…

Meanwhile, in a private room of a restaurant in Alchemy City.

An old man was reporting to a young man at this moment. “Young master, Duan Ling Tian and that woman have left with the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect.”

This young man was none other than Bai Yu Xuan, the Young Master of the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect. The old man was Elder Tan who usually accompanied him.

“Understood.” Bai Yu Xuan nodded without any changes in his expression when he heard Elder Tan’s report. Ever since he learned that Duan Ling Tian might come from a powerful clan in the central area, he no longer dared to have any thoughts about Huan’er. Although he could not forget about a peerless beauty like Huan’er, his life was, ultimately, still much more important. In this regard, he had his priorities straight. At the very least, before confirming Duan Ling Tian’s identity, he did not dare to have any covetous thoughts. He turned to Elder Tan and asked, “How many top sects from the Six Southeastern Regions are still in Alchemy City?”

“Now that the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect has left, there are seven sects, including our Profound Heaven Celestial Sect, in the city,” Elder Tan replied.

“Okay.” Bai Yu Xuan faintly nodded and waved his hand dismissively. “Continue paying attention to the whereabouts of the six remaining sects. Once they leave, I’ll return to my father and the others.”

…

At this moment, Bai Wu Ji, the Sect Leader of the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect, was still unaware that his son was alive. He wanted to leave Alchemy City as soon as possible since the city reminded him of how his only son was killed by He Shan, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.

“Master He and the others said they want to stay longer in Alchemy City. However, over the past few days, they didn’t go out at all. What are they doing?” Bai Wu Ji was rather confused.

Naturally, Bai Wu Ji was unaware that, at this moment, the entire party from the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect, except for him, knew that Bai Yu Xuan was still alive. They were stalling for time and had said they wanted to stay in the city for a little longer only so Bai Yu Xuan could return to them once the dust had settled.

Put the others aside, if it were before, He Pei Yuan, the supreme Duke Grade Celestial Alchemist from the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect, would not have agreed to this. However, due to the incident during the Alchemy Conference, he could not help but feel responsible for the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect losing their triple-trait Duke Grade Divine Ability. On top of that, the sect leader refused to take his King Grade Celestial Weapon as a compensation. Apart from feeling guilty and ashamed, it had increased his sense of belonging to the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect. Therefore, upon learning that Bai Yu Xuan was alive and had requested him to pacify Bai Wu Ji, he agreed without any hesitation.

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When Duan Ling Tian and the others traveled to Alchemy City, they were brought by He Shan, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect. Since He Shan was an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke, his speed was rather fast. Their speed when they were returning to the Wasteland was, naturally, slower since Jian Qiu Luo was only a Seven Stars Celestial Duke.

When they finally arrived in the Wasteland, Jian Qiu Luo asked Duan Ling Tian, “Master Duan, do you really intend to leave for the central area soon?” Initially, she was glad to hear that he was returning to the central area soon since that would mean he was leaving the Tai Yi Celestial Sect as well. However, at this moment, she wished Duan Ling Tian would stay longer in the Wasteland or the Six Southeastern Regions. After all, she had done him a favor by bringing them back to the Wasteland so he owed her a favor. It would be easier for her to collect the favor if he stayed in the Wasteland. Moreover, she was still uncertain about what she would ask from Duan Ling Tian.

“I won’t be leaving so soon.” Duan Ling Tian shook his head. Indeed, he had planned to leave the Six Southeastern Regions when the Alchemy Conference concluded. However, that was only if Murong Bing had left with him. Since she did not want to leave with him, he was in no hurry to leave the Six Southeastern Regions. He had already planned his next step. After returning to the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, he would continue to comprehend the Duke Grade Celestial Method and Divine Ability that he obtained. Then, after mastering them, he would try to raise his cultivation base before finally heading to the central area.

‘It’s better for me to stay for a little longer. After all, who knows when Brother Pei will show up?’ Duan Ling Tian had not forgotten the man with the surname Pei whom he had encountered quite a while ago. He was still in the possession of the man’s two Emperor Grade Celestial Weapons: the Mystical Yang Nine Water Chestnut Ring and the Mystical Yin Nine Water Chestnut Ring.

Jian Qiu Luo inwardly sighed in relief when she heard Duan Ling Tian’s words. Then, she said, “The borderlands are quite good. It might be difficult for you to return once you leave. Therefore, if you have time, it’s best if you stay a little longer.” Then, she jokingly said, “Moreover, the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect would love for you to visit. You should visit our sect at least once before you leave. You won’t think our humble sect is too small for a great man like you, right?”

“Sect Leader Jian, you really know how to joke! Since you’ve spoken, I’ll definitely visit your sect,” Duan Ling Tian said with a smile as he shook his head.

At this moment, an ancient voice rang in the air. “We’ve arrived!” It was an old woman from the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect. She was an elder with a high status in the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect. Although her cultivation base was lower than Jian Qiu Luo’s, Jian Qiu Luo was still respectful to her.

At the same time, Situ Ming said, “Master Duan, it’s the sect leader and Elder Tie!”

Duan Ling Tian looked up and saw two figures at the border of the Wasteland and the Barren Land. He was rather familiar with these two figures.

The two individuals were none other than Bai Ping and Tie Tai He, the Sect Leader and the Supreme Elder of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect respectively.

Soon enough, the people from the two sides met up.

Bai Ping did not waste time as he looked at Jian Qiu Luo and said with a hint of gratitude, “Sect Leader Jian, many thanks for bringing them along… My Tai Yi Celestial Sect will not forget this favor.”

However, Jian Qiu Luo did not respond kindly to Bai Ping’s words. She said, “Sect Leader Bai, there’s no need for the Tai Yi Celestial Sect to remember this favor. After all, I did Master Duan a favor, not the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.” Her attitude toward Bai Ping was no longer cordial like before. After all, He Shan, the Tai Yi Celestial Sect’s strongest powerhouse, was dead. With He Shan’s death, the Tai Yi Celestial Sect was sure to decline. At this moment, out of the Three Major Sects of the Wasteland, only two sects had an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke. Therefore, her change in attitude was not completely unexpected.

After replying to Bai Ping, Jian Qiu Luo looked at Duan Ling Tian and said, “Master Duan, since Sect Leader Bai is here to receive you, we’ll part ways here… Keep in mind your promise to visit our Thousand Spiders Sect!” Then, she left with her sect members in tow.

Zhou Shu Qiu, who was next to Jian Qiu Luo, felt slightly reluctant to leave.

After Jian Qiu Luo left, a self-mocking smile could be seen on Bai Ping’s face. “It seems like as soon as the Old Ancestor is gone, my Tai Yi Celestial Sect is no longer the same in the eyes of Sect Leader Jian.”

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