Yuantong Island.
With the memories of the Demon Soul first, Su Yuan now also learned about the recent developments in the Western Desert from Ashley.
Due to the movement of Earth Qi, the entire Western Desert had two Tiger Veins born in succession, along with dozens of Wolf and Canine Star Veins!
Coupled with the fact that the west borders the sea, this has turned the originally barren Western Desert into lush mountains and rivers, green lands stretching for miles, full of life, with spiritual energy everywhere.
More and more talents flocked to the Western Desert, and with the order reestablished under Qingming Palace… except for not having a King Level, the Western Desert has gradually become a region comparable to the Central Five Domains.
Moreover, because of its lower starting point, its future is even more promising.
“So, is the Western Desert Alliance Meeting being held now?” Su Yuan asked Ashley.
Ashley nodded: “The meeting involves talent management and resource allocation in the Western Desert, the teaching and exchange of alchemy, weapon formation, and many other matters…
The meeting officially ends tomorrow, and all forces are still in the final negotiations and gathering supplies.”
Su Yuan pondered, thinking it might be better to seize the day; after all this time, it was a good opportunity to show up since he’d returned.
Seeing the time of day was still morning, today seemed as good a day as any.
“Then let’s extend it by a day, and I’ll make an appearance,” Su Yuan said.
“Alright!” Ashley nodded, “I’ll arrange that right away.”
Ashley immediately left.
After Ashley left, Su Yuan’s body flashed with a silver light, and he was then in front of the small house under the Holy Ancient Tree.
With the silver light twinkling in his eyes, Su Yuan expanded his All-Knowing Vision and could see Yang Yifeng inside, sitting cross-legged with eyes closed.
Looking haggard, with dim complexion, hair turning white, and wrinkles appearing, he seemed much older than before.
At this moment, Yang Yifeng had no energy fluctuation, as if he had entered some state of meditation to ease the condition of his body.
Seeing this, Su Yuan couldn’t help feeling a tightness in his heart.
“Although using the Qingming Realm Phoenix Vein to prolong life, the fundamental issue of Origin remains unsolved.”
Without hastening to wake his teacher, Su Yuan lingered for a while longer before leaving first.
…
“Notify everyone in the Sea King Gang, Shuiyun Alliance, and Storm Alliance… everyone from the Western Alliance to head to the square again!”
“Notify all members of Qingming Palace on Seven-Star Island, except for those on duty, to proceed to Yuantong Island!”
“…”
A large number of Qingming Guards flew out from the island, swiftly spreading the message, with a faint excitement and enthusiasm on the faces of many!
At a certain hall on the island, a few elders held back a middle-aged Qingming Guard who was about to leave after delivering the message.
One of the burly elders with red whiskers said, “Old Xu, don’t rush off!”
The middle-aged Qingming Guard said, “Elder Wu, I don’t have time to talk with you today; I still have other halls to deliver messages to!”
The red-whiskered elder quickly waved his hand, “No need to chat, just tell us what’s happening. Isn’t the Western Desert conference about to end? Some forces far away have already left the island, so why suddenly go to the square?”
The middle-aged Qingming Guard thought for a moment, then suppressed his excitement and whispered, “Although not confirmed, from the higher-ups’ response… it seems the Palace Master has returned!”
“Palace Master!”
The elders in the hall, including the red-whiskered elder, were greatly surprised, followed by a surge of anticipation and curiosity in their eyes.
The Qingming Palace Master was extremely mysterious, rarely appearing after establishing Qingming Palace and choosing Yuantong Island a few years ago.
Yet his deeds, including killing Cao Yuanzheng and integrating the Western Desert, have astounded all those who came after.
Now, under Palace Master Su’s guidance, the Western Desert is on the right track and thriving, showcasing remarkable achievements.
At the same time, due to favorable conditions, the development speed of Qingming Palace and the entire Western Desert was beyond imagination.
Su Yuan had been away for just a while, and Qingming Palace had many new faces he’d never met.
Elder Wu, who came from Xunyang Domain, was one of those new faces.
Additionally, since images above the Hall Master rank were prohibited within Qingming Palace, passing only through word of mouth,
many newcomers only knew that Palace Master Su had silver hair and was extremely young, but specifics were unclear.
The middle-aged Qingming Guard said, “Alright, I’m heading off; you all prepare well!”
Elder Wu said, “Okay, okay, this is important; you go quickly!”
Watching the middle-aged Qingming Guard leave, Elder Wu immediately turned around, glanced around, and stepped over to the glass window to meticulously adjust his blue-eyed Abyss robe.
“Elder Liu, how do I look in this? Spirited?” Elder Wu asked another elder beside him while looking at his reflection.
“Not bad, Elder Wu, can you check if my little merit badge is hanging right here?”
Both of them adjusted themselves, while beside them, a rather young Waning Moon elder headed outside directly.
“Little Mo, prepare well; where are you going?”
“My dyed silver hair is fading a bit, need to get it touched up by Master Li!”
“…”