Chapter 2719 - 45: Boundless Sea of Clouds and Stars

Above Yun City, the sky is filled with phoenix flower lanterns.

The sky is colorful, and Dao Techniques weave a dreamscape.

At this time of year, the disciples of the Lingxiao Pavilion leave the Lingxiao Secret Land to patrol the cities of Yun Country, maintaining law and order while also showcasing their influence.

The daily governance of this nation is carried out by the Yun Country Legislative Council, and each city and peak has dedicated Transcendent Cultivators.

Although all major powers view Yun Country as the private property of the Lingxiao Pavilion, the pavilion itself rarely makes appearances. Located in a commercial metropolis, channeling the world, it possesses a sense of reclusive detachment, embodying the idea that the greatest secrecy lies in the marketplace — this is a necessity for maintaining neutrality.

Those who enjoy expanding their influence across the world cannot avoid clashes with other forces, making neutrality impossible to achieve.

The Lingxiao Pavilion is the core of Yun Country, and Ye Lingxiao himself is known for being transparent in his likes and dislikes, with a prominent temperament.

However, the Lingxiao Pavilion almost never interferes with Yun Country’s national policies. They have a peculiar symbiotic relationship, unlike any other country or power in the world.

For example, it is widely known that Ye Lingxiao does not get along with the former king of Yong Country, Han Yin, and he was once familiar with Zhuang Country’s state minister, Du Ruhui, but grew distant over the years. Yet Yun Country has never taken any action against these two countries; on the contrary, trade routes remain open.

Even during the crucial moments of the Zhuang Yong Country war, such as when Han Yin died, Yun Country did not make any underhanded moves.

Yun Country is neutral to the extent that it does not even reflect Ye Lingxiao’s will.

Of course, no one doubts Ye Lingxiao’s control over this country.

The entire Lingxiao Secret Land exists under a dreamy starlight. Ye Qingyu sat alone in her room, carefully reviewing the intel behind The Gate of All Demons, reading each word three times before gently setting it aside.

No sigh escaped her lips, only the act of rising from her seat.

She always felt that Jiang Wang was still alive. She knew Jiang Wang’s fifth brother was still in Wumeng City in the Hell World, waiting for a miracle to happen, but she couldn’t wait there too.

Yun Country could not be without Ye Lingxiao’s presence, and within the Lingxiao Secret Land, there was also Jiang Anan.

The half-month limit in the Hell World was the utmost they could stay.

Leaving the room, she walked the long Cloud Corridor and searched for a while before finally seeing Little An’an’s figure on the Golden Radiance Platform, where one could see the sunrise earliest—

She wore beautiful new clothes, with small hands resting on the Cloud Platform and her feet dangling in the clouds, her eyes gazing into the distance.

How could she be waiting for the sunrise so soon after sunset?

Stupid Grey was also uncharacteristically restrained, quietly lying beside her.

The two little ones, in this big world, sat leaning against each other.

Remembering how Little King said when they sat with An’an in the phoenix flower lanterns today, An’an was so happy.

Ye Qingyu suddenly realized that Little An’an was slowly growing up, beginning to hide her emotions.

She deliberately made her footsteps audible, giving the little girl some time to adjust.

Stupid Grey turned its head upon hearing the sound, wagging its tail enthusiastically upon recognizing Ye Qingyu. It even rolled over on the ground. After getting up, it seemed to think it had performed some exceptional trick, its eyes filled with pride, its mouth salivated.

Jiang Anan also turned her head, obediently calling out "sister."

"Why didn’t you go play with Little King and the others?" Ye Qingyu asked softly, "Is An’an unhappy today?"

"I’m very happy! My brother wrote to me again! Sent me gifts! Lots of gifts!"

Jiang Anan spoke, then quickly turned her head back toward the distance, her voice dropping slightly: "But he’s too busy to visit me."

"There’s no helping that." Ye Qingyu sat down beside her, also letting her graceful legs hang into the cloud sea: "Your brother is a world-famous hero; today he fights the Sea Clan, tomorrow the Demon Clan, unable to accompany you so that more people can reunite. But I believe he surely misses you, misses you a lot."

Stupid Grey softly howled, as if to show agreement.

And so, the two of them and the dog sat quietly for a while.

The cloud sea and starlit sky stretched endlessly.

And speechlessly.

After a long pause, Jiang Anan asked again: "Sister, did my brother write to you?"

Ye Qingyu pursed her lips, stroking her head: "He wrote to me too."

Jiang Anan tilted her head and nestled into her lap: "Did he mention me?"

"He said you are the world’s most obedient sister..."

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The Jinyang Platform unrestricted martial arts competition, covering The Sky Sloth Wilderness, Purple Wu Hills, and the Divine Fragrance Flower Sea, began with great fanfare.

In every major Demon city within these regions, an initial selection took place.

For example, in Mo Yun City, the top ten fighters from the younger generation are chosen through a city-wide competition, to ultimately represent Mo Yun City in the Sky Sloth Wilderness’s larger tournament.

Finally, the top talents from all three regions are gathered for the Jinyang Platform’s grand competition.

Although it was always with great confidence that someone declared to claim the crown, with Chai Asi’s current Monster Soldier-level strength, it surely wasn’t enough. At the very least, he must manifest divine skills from the Demon Mark, achieving Monster General-level strength equivalent to God’s Inner Mansion. Additionally, with guidance from the great Ancient God, he could potentially make it to somewhere like the top twenty of Mo Yun City.

Fortunately, the competition schedule is long, giving Chai Asi plenty of time to improve.

The nine massive arenas covering the entire city had been cleared days before and were only opened up today.

The martial spirit of the Demon Clan was strong, with many participating in private duels, and arenas were the most common structures.

Specifically, the nine largest arenas, from their construction materials to the inscribed arrays, had no expense spared, typically available for rental, but during special times used exclusively for hosting various competitions.