"Afterward, that Human Clan cultivator, probably because of the different races or some other reason, didn't return to Ling Province together with Sister Qing..." Wang Mu reflected thoughtfully.

It seems it really might be Brother Jiu.

Not bad at all. After consuming that Marriage Fish, he even got involved with the Ancient Clan of Ling Province.

Brother Jiu had been traveling across the Nine Provinces since he left the Sword Sect last time, exorcising demons and defending the path of righteousness. He rarely returned to the Sect. But Sword Sect disciples had fellow disciples in all major Continents who could provide assistance, so finding news about Brother Jiu wouldn't be difficult for a disciple of the Sword Sect.

With this thought, Wang Mu agreed.

"Then it's settled..." the woman said. "My name is Qing Yuan, and in one month, I'll be on Qingqiu Mountain. If you can really bring him to me, I will give you a True Phoenix Feather."

After saying this, she flew away.

Wang Mu contemplated. He hadn't expected Brother Jiu's traveling incident to have a continuation, especially after such a long time.

Could it be that the Riding Phoenix Clan's call for a son-in-law was specifically for Brother Jiu... Wang Mu thought. I wonder what Brother Jiu has gone through these years...

Logically speaking, after consuming that Marriage Fish and being blessed with Luck, he should be able to offset his destined solitude and find a companion...

Afterward, Wang Mu stayed at the Fetal Breath Spring for ten days, practiced archery, and caught fifteen Mother and Child Fish. Finding them increasingly difficult to catch, he exchanged them for two types of Divine Ores and left the Ancient Image Clan's territory.

He spent a few days on Sword Flight, exploring and revealing the nearby map.

Then, in a certain city of Ling Province, Wang Mu, as a Sword Sect disciple, inquired about Brother Jiu's whereabouts with the Sword Sect disciples stationed there.

"Brother Jiu... he seems to have come to Ling Province, but we don't know his exact location..."

Ling Province is vast, so although they knew Brother Jiu had come here, it wouldn't be easy to find him anytime soon.

"Brother Jiu likes to drink and also enjoys brewing wine..."

If I want to find him, it should be easy... Wang Mu pondered for a long time and activated his Travel ability.

[Travel: Two Realms Mountain (!)]

Because he had explored some areas of Ling Province, the destinations for Travel in the province had changed.

Two Realms Mountain... I remember hearing rumors about this place... something about a Five-clawed True Dragon...

Wang Mu had glanced at it from a distance when he was mapping the area, but he hadn't seen any Five-clawed True Dragon.

Now that it appeared as a Travel destination... Could it be... there's a situation?

Let's go have a look...

Wang Mu took off on his sword, heading for Two Realms Mountain.

This was one of the rare large mountains of Ling Province, divided in two, forming two distinct territories: one called Kong Sang, and the other Shuang Jiao. In the middle ran the Boundary River, said to traverse Ling Province and lead directly to the Biyou Sea.

It was for this reason that Two Realms Mountain teemed with Fierce Beasts. For those below the Golden Core Realm, entering was almost certain death. Even Golden Core Cultivators dared not enter recklessly; they usually teamed up with several fellow cultivators before venturing in. The Boundary River itself harbored many vicious Sea Beasts, extremely hostile to Human Clan cultivators. It was considered a rather high-level area in Ling Province. Generally, only Nascent Soul Cultivators could safely come and go from Two Realms Mountain.

[Travel: Two Realms Mountain (Boundary River, downstream, one day)]

One day's time... Wang Mu pondered.

Upon reaching Two Realms Mountain, he saw from a distance thunderclouds rolling in—a terrifying sight. The sky and earth in that direction seemed to darken. A long, indistinct black shadow could be seen lurking within the clouds. The torrential river water surged skyward, as if powerful cultivators were dueling within.

Such a strong aura... at least late-stage Golden Core, maybe even Nascent Soul Early Stage...

Wang Mu's expression remained neutral, yet there wasn't a hint of fear in his heart, only careful consideration.

With my current strength, solely using sword techniques, I should be able to handle Early-stage Golden Core cultivators without issue. I might be able to contend with Mid Stage. Against Late Stage, even if I could win, I'd have to flee. As for the Nascent Soul Stage, even the early phase, I'd be defeated; escape would be impossible.

Could there really be a True Dragon?

Wang Mu was skeptical. These Heaven and Earth Exotic Beasts, anything related to dragons, especially a Five-clawed Azure Dragon, were Divine Beast-level entities; cultivators of the same realm couldn't possibly defeat them.

Moreover, this aura is extremely ferocious, unlike the more temperate Divine Beasts like the Azure Dragon... It's more like a Fierce Beast...

Wang Mu mulled this over for a few seconds. Arriving at the central area of Two Realms Mountain, he discovered there weren't many Fierce Beasts nearby. Instead, only a strong, oppressive force continuously washed over him.

That was Dragon Might. The closer he got, the more clearly he could see the long, dark purple shadow hidden within the thunderclouds. Faintly, he could also discern two figures entwined within the thunderclouds. In particular, a heaven-piercing Sword Intent raged among them...

There's a Sword Sect disciple... This Sword Intent, could it be Brother Jiu?

At this moment, Wang Mu approached the Boundary River and arrived at the location indicated by his Travel ability. To his surprise, he saw a familiar figure.

Grandma... please be safe... The figure clasped her hands together, as if in prayer.

Little Xi? How did Little Jiao Huo end up here? Wang Mu was taken aback.

Although Ling Province was not far from the Huangtian Continent, it was rare for the Water Clan from the Glazed Lake to venture out.

Grandma... Had Sea Granny also come?

Suddenly, Little Jiao Huo opened her eyes as if she sensed something. She turned her head, saw Wang Mu on the riverbank, and her little face filled with surprise, her mouth agape.

"Wang Mu, what are you doing here?" she swam over, her face alight with joy. "Hurry, hurry, leave this place! There's an evil dragon blocking the way, it's terrible!"

Splashes of water scattered around Wang Mu.

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