52: Chapter 52 Star River True Monarch

True Lord Haoyue's flying boat was a large-scale vessel.

Its speed was far beyond what the flying Magical Artifacts of ordinary Cultivators could compare to.

From Hongyue City in Nanshan Prefecture to Nanyun City, the capital of Nanyun Continent, it would only take three days to arrive if traveling at full speed.

It was more than ten times faster than a typical flying boat.

The flying boat tore through the sky, and the scenery of mountains, lakes, and rivers below receded rapidly, flashing past like flickering shadows.

Chu Feng stood leaning against the railing, watching the rapidly changing landscape. His heart was filled with both anticipation for the future and infinite reflection on these chaotic times.

He watched quietly for a while before turning away from the railing and entering the pavilion of the flying boat. Cheng Sanniang and the others followed him inside.

Perhaps due to the unease of leaving their homeland or the worry about a strange environment, the moods of his Dao Companions were somewhat low.

They sat down one after another on the couches inside the pavilion, their brows clouded with a faint sorrow, and the atmosphere in the room became somewhat heavy.

Lin Youchu gently took Chu Feng's arm, her eyes slightly red, and asked with a hint of a sob, "Husband, can we ever return to Hongyue City? Everything we are familiar with is there..."

Chu Feng reached out and pulled Lin Youchu's slender waist toward him, his fingertips gently stroking her hair as he comforted her warmly, "Don't be afraid, Youchu. Once the situation in Nanshan Prefecture stabilizes, if you want to go back, we can return at any time."

Hearing this, the moods of Cheng Sanniang, Secretary Han Jiangxue, and the others eased slightly, and the sorrow between their brows dissipated a bit.

The flying boat shuttled smoothly through the clouds, crossing several prefectural cities in succession, and finally arrived at Nanyun City on the afternoon of the third day.

Chu Feng and the others looked up to see a towering and majestic city standing amidst the clouds and mountains.

It was surrounded by mist-shrouded peaks, with palaces enveloped in glowing light scattered across the mountainsides.

From time to time, rainbow lights streaked across the sky, several cranes soared with flapping wings, their crisp cries piercing the clouds, and there were even Auspicious Beasts playing in the mountain forests—it was truly a scene of a paradise on earth.

To the east of the city, a wide river meandered, surging westward like a dormant flood dragon. Steam rose from the river's surface, with spiritual light faintly shimmering.

To the north was a boundless emerald-green forest. Deep within the woods, spiritual mist permeated, and the outlines of exotic flowers and rare herbs could be vaguely seen; it was clearly a treasure trove abundant in Spiritual Qi.

At this moment, the flying boat slowly decelerated and flew smoothly toward the southern side of the city.

Chu Feng and his Dao Companions walked out of the pavilion together and stood by the railing again, carefully observing this immortal city that countless Loose Cultivators yearned for.

Before long, the flying boat rounded to the white jade plaza on the southern side of the city and slowly descended.

People were coming and going on the plaza, creating a bustling scene. Most were Loose Cultivators who had come to Nanyun City seeking opportunities, but there were also many Sect Cultivators staying there, presenting a scene of prosperity and growth.

Just as Chu Feng and the others stepped off the flying boat, they heard greetings.

"True Lord Haoyue!"

"True Lord Xinghe!"

True Lord Haoyue exchanged greetings with True Lord Xinghe, the Master of the Duobao Pavilion in the capital city.

True Lord Xinghe wore a cyan Daoist robe, his expression gentle, and his cultivation was unfathomably deep.

He first exchanged pleasantries with True Lord Haoyue, then his gaze fell upon Chu Feng. The smile on his face became even warmer, and his tone was full of praise: "This must be True Disciple Chu, right? Truly young and promising, a dragon among men!"

True Lord Xinghe's gaze inadvertently swept over Jiang Miaoyi beside Chu Feng. Sensing the obscure yet majestic aura emanating from her, he was secretly startled, and the smile on his face grew even wider.

"Everyone has had a long journey; you must be tired. Follow me to the accommodations arranged in the city to rest first. In a few days, I will personally host a welcome banquet for True Disciple Chu and invite a few familiar Fellow Daoists to gather together."

Chu Feng cupped his hands in return, his tone humble: "True Lord Xinghe is too kind. We have just arrived in Nanyun City and haven't settled in yet; there's really no need for such a grand gesture."

"How about once we've settled down, I personally invite the True Lord for wine? What does the True Lord think?"

Hearing this, True Lord Xinghe readily agreed to Chu Feng's proposal and said with a smile, "Very well, once you are settled, we shall have a small gathering."

Soon, Chu Feng and the others followed True Lord Xinghe to the gates of Nanyun City.

Looking from afar earlier, they only felt the city was magnificent.

Now, looking up from a close distance, the tall city gates stood like the fangs of a giant beast.

A heavy aura accumulated over ages rushed towards them, making one involuntarily feel awe and a sense of their own insignificance.

Seeing this, True Lord Xinghe introduced with a smile, "Nanyun City has experienced tens of thousands of years of vicissitudes and witnessed the rise and fall of countless Cultivators. Anyone coming here for the first time will be shocked by this sense of weight."

After speaking, he waved his hand, and several warm jade plaques floated before Chu Feng and the others. "Nanyun City is covered by a special grand Formation. Only by holding this identity jade plaque can one enter and exit freely; otherwise, you will be blocked by the Formation."

"If you try to force your way in, you will certainly face a counterattack from the Formation, so please keep your jade plaques safe."

Chu Feng and the others took their jade plaques one after another.

Afterward, everyone walked through the city gate together, and a wave of pure and abundant Spiritual Qi rushed toward them.

Completely different from the mottled Spiritual Qi of Hongyue City, this Spiritual Qi was purer and thicker. Inhaling it into the lungs made one feel refreshed, dissipating most of the fatigue from days of travel and leaving one's mind and body at ease.

True Lord Xinghe had already arranged several Cloud Beast Carriages. After everyone boarded, he began to slowly introduce the city.

"Nanyun City, like most cultivation cities, has a Flight-Prohibition Formation. Only True Lords and above can fly within the city."

The Cloud Beast Carriages were pulled by domesticated Spiritual Cloud Beasts, moving smoothly without bumps, and their speed was quite good.

Before long, the vehicles arrived at East Street of the Second Ring of Nanyun City.

This area consisted of detached small courtyards, mostly inhabited by prominent Cultivators or Sect disciples in the city.

And Chu Feng's residence was the detached courtyard at No. 23 East Street of the Second Ring.

Although called a small courtyard, its scale actually far exceeded an ordinary courtyard; it could be described as a small Immortal Cave residence.

True Lord Xinghe handed the door plate engraved with the courtyard number to Chu Feng, then led him and his Dao Companions on a detailed tour of the courtyard.

The layout of the small courtyard was exquisite, with pavilions and towers arranged in an orderly fashion. Most importantly, the concentration of Spiritual Qi was at least five times higher than that of the courtyard on East Street of the First Ring of Red Moon City.

Looking at the scenery in the courtyard, the eyes of the Dao Companions lit up one by one, their faces full of surprise and delight.

"This is the place!"

Chu Feng nodded with satisfaction.

Seeing this, True Lord Xinghe smiled and said, "Since True Disciple Chu is satisfied, you can settle in here first."

"You have just arrived, so we won't disturb you for now. If you need anything, feel free to send me a message at any time."

Chu Feng personally saw True Lord Xinghe and True Lord Haoyue out of the courtyard.

It had to be said that True Lord Xinghe, as a Nascent Soul powerhouse, showed enough respect to Chu Feng.

When Chu Feng returned,

He saw Cheng Sanniang and the others excitedly discussing around the hot spring pool, the joy in their eyes impossible to hide.

"Husband, this place is truly wonderful!"

"Yes, yes! This medicine garden is so large; I can cultivate Spiritual Plants here with peace of mind from now on!"

"This hot spring pool looks so comfortable. Let's take a bath once we've settled in!"