CHAPTER 363: CHAPTER 363: RETURN TO LINJIANG

The area of the Legendary Ship is vast.

Hall One.

This is where Baiyu and the others conducted their first inspection here.

Also the place where Baiyu first saw the exotic races.

The girl student parasitized by the Ghost-faced Race.

This place is also called the Main Hall.

Most of the Qiong family are inside.

The spacious space and comfortable environment bring a sense of post-crisis survival joy to most people.

"What is Baiyu’s personality like? Last time he came to the Qiong Family, I didn’t see him, but he looks so handsome in the photo."

Qiong Xiaoyu surrounded Qiong Xue, chatting non-stop.

A few clan elders were discussing strategies at the moment.

Qiong Jiu quietly stayed at the front of everyone, her skin burnt by the Flame Giant was slowly recovering, layers of ice crystals fell from her body, and her pallid complexion gradually turned rosy.

The recovery ability of High Tier Martial Artists is incredibly formidable, along with the bodily healing power of the Extraordinary.

The recovery speed of Qiong Jiu’s injuries was very fast.

Before too long.

Baiyu and Erza walked through the main entrance into Hall One.

The eyes of everyone in the Qiong Family fell on him.

The younger ones had complex expressions, not knowing how to communicate with this peer.

But the faces of a few clan elders showed smiles, as they hurried over to Baiyu:

"Thank you, Young Bai."

"If you hadn’t arrived in time, today we might have died at the hands of those demons and exotic races."

"Alas, such a big Legendary Ship is docked at my Qiong Family, yet no one can use it, truly frustrating."

A sigh was heard.

It would be miraculous if it could be used.

Reaching Tier Seven Peak, 9,999 units of Blood Qi were drained in an instant.

Even the Ice Skin Jade Bone Skill’s two breaths of Blood Qi recovery speed couldn’t match the consumption speed, and some life force was taken, just to fire that shot earlier.

If an ordinary person came.

They’d likely be sucked dry instantly.

You old fellows, if you really dare to control the Legendary Ship, why give it to an outsider like me?

Baiyu thought to himself.

"Where are you planning to go now, seniors?"

Baiyu said, "I promised Elder Qiong Yue to help the Qiong Family in crucial moments, so now I will do my utmost to get you out of the city.

However.

With my current realm, I still can’t maneuver the Legendary Ship as easily, the consumption is too great."

"Zenith City cannot be stayed in anymore, we plan to go to Haiqing County, with the Qiong Family’s connections and resources to rebuild. What do you think?"

Asked an elderly man who seemed the oldest.

He is also the only Tier Four Martial Artist here besides Qiong Jiu.

But apparently, he’s older and declining, not matching the peak state of Qiong Jiu from her youth.

This man is called Qiong Shuining.

The previous Grand Elder of the Qiong Family.

The Qiong Family follows an archaic family system.

This system has pros and cons, but typically the strongest in the family holds the authority without much issue.

"Haiqing County..."

Baiyu hesitated for a moment.

His main task now is to head to the Linjiang City Shelter and bring back Erin and Cang Yan.

If necessary.

He could even take Yao Ji along.

But she’s the spirit of the Shelter, possibly unable to leave.

Seeing Baiyu hesitate, everyone felt a pang of regret and sighed internally.

Haiqing County is over ten thousand kilometers from Maple Leaf County, to pilot the Legendary Ship across such a vast area, the consumption is absolutely terrifying.

Not to mention.

The need to cross large deserts.

Exotic Beasts living in the deserts, though not as fierce as those in the Spirit Realm, harbor greater hatred for humans and will attack indiscriminately.

It’s nothing to the Legendary Ship.

However.

Even destroying them would consume a large amount of Spirit Crystals, and impose a heavier burden on Baiyu.

Qiong Yue’s demise.

Was partly due to excessive use of the Legendary Ship in early years, pollution levels piled up, causing severe bodily harm.

Baiyu is far from Qiong Yue’s level, forcibly using the Legendary Ship, already at his limit.

"Wherever you go, we’ll go."

At this time.

A slight cold voice sounded from the back of the crowd.

Qiong Jiu’s cold aura gradually retracted, absorbed into her body, and she slowly walked to Baiyu’s side:

"Even if we can’t escape it’s alright, we can fight those exotic races hard."

Now Zenith City is a besieged city.

It seems.

The demons plotted for so long, launching such a strong offensive, definitely aiming to annihilate everyone within.

If we can’t get out.

We’ll fight to the death.

"With such words from you I can rest easy."

Baiyu smiled.

Qiong Jiu glared at him in annoyance, but internally felt a lot lighter.

At nineteen, she completely mastered the Forbidden Armor Icebound Valkyrie, since then her stature, looks, and voice have not changed.

Appearance also affects mentality.

So she was incompatible with those family relics, unable to converse properly.

Otherwise she wouldn’t have come out alone as a teacher.

Compared to those old men.

She preferred to communicate with young people, which made her feel she was young too.

Only.

Qiong Yue’s death forced her, the current strongest in the Qiong Family, to return home to host the major affairs.

"Teacher, gather some clan elders, let’s privately discuss the next steps. As for others, there are many resting and training areas on the Legendary Ship, I’ve already had Erza lift restrictions, except for some special places that can’t be entered, they can go wherever."

Baiyu instructed.

A few clan elders nodded, without objection.

Now Baiyu is the only one able to control the Legendary Ship.

Even if his cultivation isn’t as deep as theirs, his authority here is undeniable.

Mind you.

They were the ones who lacked the courage to withstand the mental pressure the Legendary Ship brought.

They reached the small meeting room.

Baiyu went straight to the point, speaking solemnly: "I plan to go to the Linjiang City Shelter. Given the dire situation in Zenith City, the Shelter’s state is certainly not promising.

So.

I’ll first get you out of the city.

If you don’t want to go with me, you can go to Haiqing County alone, or wait for me somewhere safe.

I’ve finished my words.

If anyone has a better plan, please suggest it."

A group of clan elders frowned.

The Linjiang City Shelter and Zenith City Shelter are far apart in the Spirit Realm, not necessarily affected by demon invasions.

However.

This still poses some risk.

And with Zenith City now looking at Imperial matters, its fall is only a matter of time.

Once exotic races spread on land, Linjiang City will also be endangered.

Based on the info Qiong Jiu obtained.

The decision made by East Prosperity Imperial is to suppress the demon calamity within Maple Leaf County.

Which means, immediate reinforcement for Zenith City isn’t planned, instead mobilizing forces from Hidden Star County and Celestial Tiger County for a surround attack on the exotic races.

Then solving the root problem of Maple Leaf County.

By then.

They’ll deal a heavy blow to the Demon Race and Ghost-faced Race.

But this strategy also means people in Maple Leaf County can only rely on self-preservation now.

Thus there’s a surge of people wanting to leave.

"Let’s go to Linjiang Shelter, being hesitant will only make the situation worse."

Qiong Jiu decided.

A group of Qiong’s clan elders nodded repeatedly, feeling emotional.

If they survive this, the Qiong Family might just break free from Zenith City’s constraints and develop a new world.