One of my fairy-like friends

This time, don't disappoint your master again. He might be watching this all along.

Three days later, Mingyan and his group left the Holy Mountain under the guidance of Yu Mudan. After seeing Mingyan and his group off, Yu Mudan returned to her place, while Mingyan and his group began their journey towards the edge of the Southern Continent.

Feng Shiyi suddenly fell into a deep sleep these past few days and has been sleeping for a long time without waking up. She doesn't even know that Mingyan is injured, but Mingyan still took her with him.

Mingyan cannot travel with Yu Mudan. Even his entry into the foot of the sacred mountain and his departure are kept secret. Gu Hanshuang must not know these things.

On the way, Mingyan and Huang Junyi talked about Di Yu.

Upon hearing that Bai Ze might not know why Di Yu was here, Huang Junyi frowned; this made things rather strange...

The Phoenix Clan's lost Emperor Feather, who was in the forbidden zone of life, inexplicably appeared on the summit of the Holy Mountain. Moreover, Bai Ze, the Demon King who guards the Holy Mountain of the Demon Clan, confirmed that no one else had come up the mountain recently except for her, and Bai Ze himself seemed unaware of this.

Does Emperor Feather somehow grow legs and run away on its own? Even if it did grow legs, shouldn't it run back to the Phoenix Clan of the Eastern Continent?

Surprising.

But regardless, it's fortunate that Di Yu was able to return to their hands.

The Emperor Feather is of paramount importance to the Phoenix Clan. Besides its inherent abilities, according to some records within the Phoenix Clan, it may have other uses. These matters can only be investigated after returning to the Phoenix Clan.

Chapter Seventy: Searching for Gu Hanshuang

There is a famous city in Nanzhou called Zhenhai City. It was the first seaside city established in Nanzhou. The name itself reflects the ancients' attitude towards the sea.

Zhenhai City is one of the oldest cities in the Southern Continent. At the port at the very end of the city, there is a huge teleportation array. You can use this teleportation array to reach the very front of the sea fog. There, there is a restriction that opens once every ten years. After passing through that restriction, you can directly cross the fog and reach the deepest part of the sea.

The first group of humans and demons to enter the land were all people with extremely powerful cultivation who led their people deep into the land and settled there.

In an era like this, where the Great Dao suppresses everything, it is too difficult to become a saint. Human cultivators dare not enter the mist. Apart from those who are already at the saint level or above, no one has ever come out of the mist. They are lost in it, lose themselves, and become neither human nor ghost.

Zhenhai City is extremely large. Although it cannot compare to the former Tongtian City, it is still very prosperous. Although there are no native holy land families here, many forces have established themselves here.

For example, the Sacred Land of Ten Thousand Weapons in the Southern Continent.

Previously, the Myriad Weapons Holy Land was not well-known in the Southern Continent. Unlike other holy lands, the Myriad Weapons Holy Land was relatively loosely organized. So even though an emperor had appeared in their ancestors' lineage and left behind the emperor's ultimate legacy, the Myriad Weapons Holy Land continued to decline over a long period of time.

Until Gu Hanshuang appeared, she became famous for her sword, her sword's cold light set the Southern Continent in order.

She brought this once-declining holy land back into the public eye, and the title of the number one genius in the Southern Continent was no joke.

Mingyan had already witnessed it; many people in the Southern Continent were completely convinced of Gu Hanshuang's strength. Her power in the Southern Continent was beyond doubt. If you dared to jump out and say that you could fight Gu Hanshuang to a draw, then the cultivators of the Southern Continent could probably drown you with their spittle.

Mingyan and his group arrived at Zhenhai City, but they did not enter; instead, they remained outside.

Yu Mudan will also set off shortly after they leave, and should be on her way now.

Feng Shiyi is still in a deep sleep, and Mingyan is not sure about her condition, but he assumes she is someone he doesn't need to worry about.

Moreover, Feng Shiyi's current slumber is a good thing for Ming Yan, since Feng Shiyi won't bother him anymore, and he can do some things.

Mingyan and Huang Feiyan entered Zhenhai City. The buildings in the city had a distinctly old feel to them, and some ancient creatures were carved on them, some of which seemed to have become extinct.

Dragons and phoenixes are the most common carvings, and can be seen everywhere.

The origins of the Dragon and Phoenix divine races seem to differ from those of the demon race and the human race. Although most people believe that the Dragon and Phoenix races should be considered demon races, the fact that they are called "divine races" tells us that they are completely different from ordinary demon races.

However, both of these clans have perished. The Phoenix clan is alright, as they left behind the special descendant bloodline of the Huang family. But the Dragon clan may only have bones left behind, and having only bones left is not a good thing.

Just like the dragon tendons Mingyan obtained before, only these kinds of things remained. Although the bodies of emperors are immortal, they could still be dismantled if there were external interference... Don't underestimate the greed of cultivators. The remains of emperors are incredibly valuable as materials, especially the original forms of some demon emperors. If they were found... it would be difficult to avoid them being refined into various weapons...

The human emperor was slightly better, but only slightly better.

Therefore, when the Supreme Emperors built their tombs, they would leave many restrictions to prevent their remains from being used for various purposes.

Looking at the phoenix carvings, Huang Feiyan said, "Actually, many people don't know the meaning of dragons and phoenixes. They just think they look nice and so they carve them on. Later, they added some meanings to dragons and phoenixes that they thought were symbols of good fortune... As a descendant of the phoenix clan, seeing these things is really quite a strange feeling."

"Are you feeling unwell?" Mingyan asked as he walked side by side with Huang Feiyan.

"I wouldn't say I feel uncomfortable, it's not like they're belittling our ancestors," Huang Feiyan said with a smile, shaking her head. "It's just that it feels a little strange, seeing our ancestors being used as symbols of good fortune, carved on walls, and printed on weapons..."

Mingyan recalled the statue of his sister that he had seen in the Yaochi Holy Land. He had heard that it was not only in the Yaochi Holy Land, but also in many places in the Eastern and Northern Continents. This feeling was indeed quite subtle. His sister, who had doted on him to the extreme, was only extremely gentle in front of him, and she was also a hero who had once saved the world.

Although the two situations are not similar, they give people a similar feeling, a sense of closeness yet unfamiliarity.

After entering the city, the two inquired about the situation and learned that Gu Hanshuang had already arrived in Zhenhai City.

"Are you planning to go find Gu Hanshuang?" Huang Feiyan asked in a low voice.

“Hmm.” Mingyan nodded. To understand Gu Hanshuang and Yu Mudan more deeply, he had to build a good relationship with them and learn about their past and entanglements.

"Is it a little inconvenient for me to be by your side?" Huang Feiyan asked after a moment of thought.

Mingyan paused for a moment, then his heart softened. Feiyan was a very considerate person; she always liked to stand in his shoes and think about his needs, never wanting to embarrass him...

Having such a friend is truly a blessing.

So Mingyan shook his head. "There's no need to avoid it. The reason I want to contact Gu Hanshuang is because, in exchange for something, I promised Bai Ze to mediate the conflict between Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang. We should keep a low profile and it's best not to let Yu Mudan know that we've been in contact with Gu Hanshuang, otherwise it might make Yu Mudan overthink things."

When Huang Feiyan heard that Ming Yan wanted to mediate the relationship between Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang, her heart skipped a beat, and she sensed something was wrong...

She didn't want Mingyan to get entangled with these two women. What if they developed feelings for each other while getting entangled?

But thinking that Mingyan didn't mind her presence, she felt relieved. At least Mingyan didn't mean it that way, and he was trustworthy in this regard. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so troubled. So Huang Feiyan was temporarily at ease.

The two inquired further and learned Gu Hanshuang's location. She was not in the city, but waiting somewhere outside the city, seemingly waiting for Yu Mudan.

Speaking of which, Mingyan has never seen these two women meet before...it's going to be quite exciting.

Chapter 71 Conflicts Between Women

Gu Hanshuang did not conceal her whereabouts, so Mingyan and Huang Feiyan quickly found her. She was cultivating with her eyes closed, but there seemed to be some young cultivators around. When they saw Mingyan and Huang Feiyan approaching, they stood up warily and moved closer to them.

"Who goes there?" A handsome white-robed cultivator blocked Ming Yanhuang Feiyan's path, arms outstretched, brows furrowed. "Do not disturb Fairy Gu's cultivation. Please stay away from this place."

Is this Gu Hanshuang's follower?

Mingyan looked around. Besides the man in white, there were other followers, both men and women, all looking in his direction. They were wary of Huang Feiyan because they could sense that Huang Feiyan's cultivation was higher than Mingyan's.

Moreover, this group of people are all quite strong, mostly around the Qi Sea Realm, and some have even reached the full Qi Sea Realm.

"You may leave." At this moment, Gu Hanshuang's voice came. She opened her eyes, looked at Ming Yan with amusement in her eyes, and dismissed the followers.

Since Gu Hanshuang had spoken, these people didn't say much more. However, before leaving, they stared at Ming Yan and Huang Feiyan for a while. Some of them seemed to recognize the two of them, and their faces showed a little surprise.

After everyone had left, Gu Hanshuang stood up, dressed in an elegant fitted long dress and carrying a long sword on her back. Her eyes were sharp. "Back in Fenglingyueying, you avoided me, but now you've come to find me. You're really something."

Upon hearing this, Huang Feiyan couldn't help but smile slightly. As expected, Mingyan treated everyone the same way, and didn't treat Gu Hanshuang differently just because she was exceptionally outstanding.

"I was just absorbed in my cultivation at the time, and when I came to my senses, I realized that Fairy Gu had already left," Ming Yan said, shaking his head. Of course, he couldn't admit that he was actually avoiding her at the time, since he needed to get closer to Gu Han Shuang now.

Gu Hanshuang sneered, "Let me hear what you want from me this time."

She didn't even glance at Huang Feiyan. In her eyes, only Ming Yan was her equal, so she didn't even look at Huang Feiyan directly.

“On the way here, I went to the Holy Mountain.” Ming Yan did not explain his intentions, because explaining them would easily make him lose the initiative and appear as if he wanted to cooperate with Gu Hanshuang, which would put him in a very passive position. Therefore, he needed to let Gu Hanshuang speak for herself and firmly grasp the initiative in his own hands so that he could better manage his relationship with Gu Hanshuang.

Gu Hanshuang narrowed her eyes. "So, you saw Yu Mudan again."

"Actually, I'm a little curious about what kind of conflict exists between you and Fairy Yu."

"You keep calling her 'Jade Fairy,' you two seem to have a pretty good relationship." Gu Hanshuang's expression was slightly sarcastic. "That woman is indeed very good at bewitching others."

Gu Hanshuang's voice was anything but gentle, the complete opposite of Yu Mudan's. Yu Mudan's voice was like a gentle breeze, making it very comfortable to be around her, but Gu Hanshuang... aside from the time they encountered danger together and when she was taken back by her master, she always maintained her arrogance. She was extremely proud and didn't hesitate to show it on her face, not wanting to hide it at all.

Mingyan gently shook his head, "Just like you, Fairy Yu hopes that I can stand on her side."

"Let me guess, you didn't agree, right?" Gu Hanshuang approached, but she didn't unleash her violent sword intent, showing respect for their brief "life-and-death friendship" in the past.

Mingyan smiled but didn't speak, but Gu Hanshuang took it as a tacit agreement. She snorted, "You're not so bad as to have been bewitched by her. That flower demon is quite adept at seducing people."

After saying that, Gu Hanshuang narrowed her eyes, "So you've come here to ask me to take your side?"

"I just wanted to find out what kind of conflict existed between you two." Mingyan shook his head.

“If you don’t intend to take sides, what’s the point of asking these questions?” Gu Hanshuang frowned. “If you don’t want to get involved, I won’t stop you, but if you’re going to stand by her side, then you’ll be my enemy, and I won’t be lenient with you.”

Mingyan sighed inwardly, "You sure know how to talk. Aren't you just pushing me closer to Yu Mudan?"

"So what?" Gu Hanshuang's lips curled up, a hint of disdain in her voice. "Do you really think that by getting involved, you can throw the scales off balance?"

Mingyan's lips twitched. This woman really was... "good" at talking. But Mingyan didn't think Gu Hanshuang was just spouting nonsense. When they encountered that demonic monk before, Mingyan had already discovered that although Gu Hanshuang was proud, she was definitely an extremely rational person who would make the right choice in a very short time. So she must have been confident when she said what she just said.

It's even possible that she's testing his attitude... Gu Hanshuang is far more complex than she appears.

“Then Fairy Gu may give it a try.” Ming Yan was not angry. He said calmly. Huang Feiyan frowned. She knew that Gu Hanshuang was not simple, but hearing her arrogant words made her feel less favorably toward Gu Hanshuang.

In Huang Feiyan's opinion, given the personalities of these two, it would be strange if anyone chose to help Gu Hanshuang.

After saying that, Mingyan sent a telepathic message to Huang Feiyan, telling her that she could leave. The two turned around and quickly left.

After the two turned their backs to Gu Hanshuang, Gu Hanshuang crossed her arms, her arrogance vanished, and she pondered for a moment without expression. Seeing that Ming Yan was walking very fast, she called out to him, "When I first met her, she gave me a hard time and made me look very embarrassed."

Mingyan stopped and turned to look at Gu Hanshuang. Gu Hanshuang narrowed her eyes and continued, "Of course I wouldn't let it go so easily, so I taught her a lesson. It's that simple."

So, it was Yu Mudan who started the trouble?

Yu Mudan didn't seem like that kind of person, but appearances can be deceiving. Based on his current limited understanding of Yu Mudan, he wasn't sure if she would do such a thing.

He wasn't sure if what Gu Hanshuang said was true; it was just Gu Hanshuang's side of the story.

“I don’t know what she told you, but she’s the one who started all these grudges. I’m really fed up with this woman.” Gu Hanshuang squinted. “You wouldn’t stand by this woman’s side, would you? Don’t be fooled by her gentle demeanor; I wonder what she really thinks of you.”

"How do I know if what Fairy Gu said is true?" Ming Yan smiled.

Gu Hanshuang walked over and said, "It's very simple. The Jade Peony will appear soon. You hid there beforehand and you'll see a good show."

Mingyan's eyes flickered; he was genuinely curious about which of the two women was telling the truth.

Yu Mudan also talked about her conflict with Gu Hanshuang. At the time, she said that the grudges had lasted for so long that she had long forgotten how the conflict started.

Well... only by finding the source of the conflict can it be resolved.

Mingyan nodded. "Then I'll wait and see."

Chapter 72 That woman really thinks highly of herself.

Gu Hanshuang spoke with great confidence, as if she was certain that Ming Yan would stand by her side.

The way she acted made it easy for people to believe what she said.

However, Mingyan did not immediately believe her. Since she said that he should hide in the side, he might be able to see Yu Mudan slip up and know the truth.