That’s why you must follow the natural course and not force things. Rest and cultivate well after exiting, and only re-enter when you can withstand the cleansing. Do you remember?"

"I will remember the teachings of the Ancestor!"

Ling Di looked at him with a gratifying expression, "You are a blessed child, you must seize the opportunity. And now, the cultivators in the Sect all possess great fortune to encounter the master’s arrival in the mortal world.

I am of demon beast form, naturally with a lifespan much longer than the human race’s. That’s why I’ve endured till now.

Unfortunately, previous human race cultivators, though they had high realms, were hindered by the racial lifespan limit, unable to ascend, and had to find another path, which resulted in their downfall.

There’s no choice, this is fate. For ascension, it’s crucial to have the right timing, location, and people, all indispensable. Now, with sudden changes in the heavens and earth, encountering the master again, by cultivating well in this favorable wind, perhaps we can all ascend to the Upper Realm and witness the broader Outer Heaven!"

Facing the Ancestor’s heroic spirit, Xie Chenyuan was also extremely excited, repeatedly promising not to disappoint and to diligently cultivate.

"By the way, what have you been busy with these past few days? Did you catch the Flood Dragon? If yes, I can then ask the master for another Flood Dragon Banquet. Ah... just thinking about it makes my mouth water, woof!" Ling Di sucked up the drool almost dripping down, whispered: "The Ancestor has good food, definitely won’t treat you badly."

Xie Chenyuan laughed and waved his hand, "Thank you for the Ancestor’s kindness. Firstly, I would faint from spiritual energy if I ate Flood Dragon Meat, which would delay important matters;

Secondly, a few days ago the Sect Leader informed Senior Jiang that the Ancient Ten Great Sects had joined forces to clear all arrangements along Walking Flood Dragon’s route. Bai Yunqi is preparing for Walking Flood Dragon, and these days I accompanied them for route inspection, not hunting Flood Dragons."

Walking Flood Dragon? Ling Di raised his head and glanced at the sky, now thick with clouds, nodding in agreement, indicating that encountering stormy weather indeed suits Walking Flood Dragon.

"I heard from the master that the Sect Leader will personally attend the ceremony, and the Ancestor should also be going, right?" Xie Chenyuan thought to himself that since he would follow throughout, he was indeed lucky to witness such a major transformation of a Serpent into a Flood Dragon.

Old Dog was stunned upon hearing this, "Your master won’t go? Only the Sect Leader attends the ceremony?"

The counterpart, puzzled, nodded and said, "Master said that Walking Flood Dragon might take at least ten days to half a month, the time being a bit lengthy..."

"Fool!" Ling Di chastised with anger at his incompetence, whispered, "Does he still want to enter the Celestial Palace Holy Realm? Still need the eight-word true statement?

I’ll immediately send a message to Cang Rui, and the entire Cloud Concealment Sect, everyone above the Void Realm, must attend and protect the whole process!"

Bai Yunqi’s Walking Flood Dragon, including the master, along with the courtyard members would undoubtedly arrive and accompany throughout. Missing such a great chance to demonstrate, wouldn’t that show negligence as the Ancestor?

He busily prepared for the event, Bai Yunqi, Xie Chenyuan, and Jiu Qing hurried through to survey the terrain. The autumn winds of Wilderness and Human World grew fiercer, clouds had gathered throughout the day, by evening thunderstorms hit again.

Rain after rain poured down, causing worry.

Yuan Man was struggling with the torrential autumn rain, undoubtedly affecting the Cloud Prairie. The ordinary demon cultivators and demon beasts, who relied on the vast prairie for survival, would face tough times.

The residents of Cloud City had limited industry, combined with excessive protection against Mist Cloud, making them less capable of earning a living externally.

Now, with continuous heavy rains, where would the City Lord find resources to compensate, allowing the demon cultivators of Cloud City to live better?

"Lord City Lord, a distinguished guest seeks an audience, here is their name card." As she was lost in thought, the steward knocked and entered, presenting the name card, adding, "The guest waits at the city gate."

A simple yet sophisticated name card, upon receiving it she knew it was a "distinguished guest," at least the card itself was quite expensive.

"It’s rare to find such a courteous cultivator nowadays. Many arrogant folks think highly of themselves due to slight realms and forget to properly seek an audience, waiting at the city gate...." Yuan Man hadn’t finished speaking when her action of flipping the name card paused slightly.

Lan Shanying?!

The Alliance Leader of the Demon Realm Alliance, Lan Shanying, has actually emerged from seclusion? And waiting for important matters at the city gate?

Within the circle of cultivators in the Tribulation Crossing Realm, acquaintances mostly were of similar realms.

But Yuan Man had little favor toward the Demon Realm Alliance, especially after being nearly trapped by Du Li, they didn’t interact anymore. Now with Lan Shanying lowering his stance to seek an audience, it was indeed rare.

Suddenly, she felt something, wondering if he was here to mediate?

If true, then whether Cloud City’s residents could enjoy abundant resources would depend on the sincerity of this Alliance Leader and Du Li.

"I apologize for not welcoming Lan Daoist friend on your distant arrival." Yuan Man flashed to the city gate and commanded the guard to open the door to welcome the guest.

Lan Shanying stood alone in the pouring rain, during the wait he carefully observed Cloud Prairie and Cloud City.

He could sense the intricate arrays throughout the city, even the walls were tightly protected, increasing his admiration for Yuan Man.

Located remotely, Cloud Prairie lacked abundant resources and frequently faced Mist Cloud disturbances, building a city to protect the tribe with one’s own strength was truly challenging!

"Greetings to City Lord Yuan." Lan Shanying performed an equal-seniority salute, smiled, "Arriving unannounced, hopefully not disturbing your peace. Actually, it’s my first visit to Cloud City, truly having a unique charm."

Yuan Man said politely, "The humble countryside makes Lan Daoist friend laugh, please move to the City Lord’s Mansion for a talk."

Entering the city, Lan Shanying saw only simple stone houses, even on the busiest and prosperous streets there were no luxury items, thinking that the city lord must have devoted the most resources to maintain numerous intricate arrays.

Yet upon seeing the City Lord’s Mansion similarly simple, mainly larger in area than ordinary households, his admiration rose another level.

Many cities in the Wilderness were governed by the Demon Realm Alliance, exchanging goods and favoring resources, backed by a grand alliance for support, naturally thriving increasingly prosperous, those city lord mansions were more extravagant and magnificent one after another.

Comparing the two, Lan Shanying couldn’t help but sigh, not having seen such a humble, sharing pleasure with the populace city lord for many years.

After entering the mansion gate, he sensed the faint aura of a divine artifact, slightly squinted his eyes and "saw" a high-hung mirror, mottled and similarly plain.

That must be the legendary Heart Mirror, also one of his visit’s purposes.

"Lan Daoist friend has seen from the journey that Cloud City isn’t affluent. If it weren’t for the Alliance Leader’s visit and Mr. Jiang’s fine spirit tea, I wouldn’t dare bring it out for hospitality."

Yuan Man served the tea, jokingly said, "In our remote place, not only can’t we enjoy the Demon Realm Alliance’s advantages, we are bullied instead. The Alliance Leader should uphold justice for us!"

Originally pondering how to start the topic, since she brought it up, Lan Shanying directly said, "City Lord Yuan indeed suffered grievances, this matter is clear to me. I am here today to mediate and resolve the misunderstanding between you and Du Li..."

His words barely started before being interrupted by the other, "Misunderstanding?"

Yuan Man’s expression immediately shifted from smiling to stern, "Du Li took advantage of my Tribulation Crossing to attack, he wanted to kill me.

You cannot deliberately lessen his crime just because I survived by chance. Hearing the Alliance Leader’s choice of words makes me feel you are biased, if so, please leave."

She stood up and commanded loudly, "Roan, see the guest out!"

"I’m sorry, I apologize to City Lord Yuan for my unfair wording." Lan Shanying rose hurriedly, smiled bitterly, "I should have chosen my words wisely before discussing such serious matters, truly sorry.

Mostly, as I emerged from seclusion, there have been constant troubles large and small within the alliance, my mind is exhausted. Being older and often closed off without interaction, I ask City Lord Yuan to pardon my inaccurate wording, shall we discuss this matter justly and fairly?"

Seeing the other signaling subordinates to depart, he slowed down his tone, "Du Li taking the opportunity during your Tribulation Crossing to attack, indeed committed a grave crime.

But he did not intend to kill you, but to snatch your fortune, from start to finish, Du Li never considered taking your life, this he could swear by his Daoxin.

Nevertheless, not only did he fail to seize the fortune, but he also took your Life Origin, resulting in significant damage to your lifespan and cultivation, all being facts.

Fortunately, City Lord Yuan’s fortunes are profound, this matter still has a chance to transform hostility into harmony. The old man has come today, just to ask what Du Li must pay for this resentment to end?"