Wu Shattered Star River

Jiang Han and the others returned to Yunmeng City on the morning of the second day.

They had been running in the mountains all night, constantly encountering demon beasts along the way, leaving them physically and mentally exhausted.

Upon returning to Yunmeng City, before they could even return to the Godslayer Courtyard, someone from Dengxian Peak came down to deliver a message: Ling Yunmeng wanted to see them.

Having been at Yunmeng Pavilion for so long, Jiang Han had never met Ling Yunmeng.

Without even cleaning up, they went up Dengxian Peak, covered in dirt, and entered Yunmeng Palace.

Inside the main hall of the palace, Ling Yunmeng sat in the seat of honor, with a maid standing on either side. Surprisingly, both maids were Xuan You realm martial artists.

“Greetings, Pavilion Master!”

Everyone bowed in salute, while Zuo Yiyi affectionately called out, “Mother.”

Then, she quickly walked to Ling Yunmeng's side and anxiously asked, “Mother, what's the situation now? Is Dragonfall City alright?”

Jiang Han stood up straight and glanced at Ling Yunmeng, noticing that Zuo Yiyi and she were practically identical.

However, Ling Yunmeng was more charming, while Zuo Yiyi appeared more adorable.

The most similar thing about the mother and daughter was… their flatness!

Ling Yunmeng said calmly, “Dragonfall City is temporarily fine. The Deputy Pavilion Master and the Great Elder have already gone over there, so rest assured.”

She glanced at everyone and said, “This time, you have made great contributions to protecting Dragonfall City. The merits have been added to your accounts, and you can exchange them for various resources later.”

Qi Bing and Jiang Lang quickly bowed and thanked her, while Niu Meng was a beat slower to react.

Zuo Yiyi whispered a few words to Ling Yunmeng, who then turned her gaze to Jiang Han and said, “Jiang Han, you are very good. You have made the greatest contribution this time. Work hard in your cultivation; I have high hopes for you.”

“Thank you, Pavilion Master!”

Jiang Han cupped his hands again and said, “My sister and I owe our lives to the Young Pavilion Master. It is my duty to serve Yunmeng Pavilion.”

“Mm!”

Ling Yunmeng nodded slightly and said, “Send your sister to Yunmeng Palace later to be a maid by my side. What do you think?”

Jiang Han was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He often had to go out, and he was always worried about leaving Jiang Li in the Godslayer Courtyard.

It would naturally be excellent for Jiang Li to be by Ling Yunmeng's side, and he would be completely relieved about her safety.

He quickly thanked her, and Ling Yunmeng waved her hand, saying, “Alright, you may go back and rest first. In a couple of days, after the people below have gathered, you will follow the main force into battle. Once you get to Dragonfall City, follow the orders of the Great Elder in everything.”

“This great battle is estimated to last for two or three months, or even half a year. Be mentally prepared, and be sure to protect yourselves during the battle. Only by staying alive can you have a future. Also… don't worry about the three people you killed; I'll take care of it!”

Everyone accepted the order, and Ling Yunmeng dismissed them, leaving Zuo Yiyi behind alone.

When they returned to the Godslayer Courtyard, Jiang Li saw Jiang Han and ran out crying.

The Yunmeng Mountains had been in chaos tonight, and Jiang Li had heard many bad rumors. She thought something had happened to Jiang Han and was terrified.

“It's okay, your brother is lucky and won't die!”

Jiang Han felt extremely sorry for Jiang Li when he saw her tearful appearance and quickly comforted her.

After Jiang Li calmed down, Jiang Han told her about Ling Yunmeng asking her to be a maid at Yunmeng Palace and informed her that he would be going to the Dragonfall Mine in a few days.

Jiang Li didn't think much of being a maid at Yunmeng Palace, but she was worried that Jiang Han would be going out to battle again, fearing that something would happen to him.

Jiang Han could only comfort her for a while. After taking a bath, he went into seclusion again.

Ling Yunmeng had said that the great battle with the Heavenly Wolf Hall would last for a long time, and it would be a battle of thousands of people.

Jiang Han was worried that there might be continuous battles in the future, so he wanted to seize the time to successfully construct the fourth layer of the altar.

Only in this way could he better survive in the upcoming battles.

…

As time passed, martial artists from hundreds of villages and towns below successively began to gather at the foot of Yunmeng City, forming a vast, dark mass.

Tents for camping were set up one after another, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Yunmeng City became even more lively, with countless grains, supplies, and materials being quickly mobilized to prepare for the departure of these thousands of people.

…

“Linfeng hasn't returned yet? Zhou Jianliang and Cai Jin also have no news? Neither alive nor dead?”

In the courtyard of the North City Internal Affairs Hall of Yunmeng City, Han Shiqi paced back and forth in the room, his face extremely gloomy.

Chen Zhong nodded solemnly and said, “Yes, the three of them have vanished as if they disappeared from the world. I personally went to investigate and sent many people to search secretly, but there is no news at all. Hall Master… it seems that the three of them are more likely to be dead than alive.”

“More likely to be dead than alive?”

Han Shiqi paused in his steps, his body swayed a few times, almost falling to the ground.

His lips moved a few times, and he shook his head, saying, “No, Linfeng won't die. Five years ago, I found a celestial master to tell his fortune. He said that Linfeng could live to be one hundred and fifty years old and could achieve the Reincarnation Realm. No, he won't die!”

Han Shiqi used to have a son, but he died in the battle where his Mountain and Sea Altar was shattered.

Han Linfeng was his only grandson. If Han Linfeng died, it would be equivalent to him being without descendants…

Chen Zhong reached out to support Han Shiqi and comforted him, “Hall Master, you don't have to despair. Jiang Han and the others have been back for two days, and there has been no movement. The Pavilion Master has not questioned us either.”

“Perhaps… the three of them encountered people from the Heavenly Wolf Hall and were forced to flee and relocate. Maybe they will be back in a few days.”

In fact, Chen Zhong himself didn't believe this, because he and another person lured away Zuo Yiyi, Qi Bing, and Jiang Lang, and Zhou Jianliang and the other two immediately attacked Jiang Han.

Jiang Han returned safely, so Han Linfeng, Zhou Jianliang, and Cai Jin must have failed.

Since they failed, they either retreated or died.

Han Jinmao went to Dragonfall Mountain with the Great Elder that night, and the martial artists of the Heavenly Wolf Hall had temporarily retreated.

Two days had passed. If Han Linfeng, Zhou Jianliang, and Cai Jin were alive, even if they were three pigs, they should have walked back…

Han Shiqi waved his hand and pushed Chen Zhong away. In fact, he was already in despair in his heart.

Zhou Jianliang and Cai Jin were both Xuan You Realm sixth-level experts, experienced and seasoned. If nothing had happened, they would have returned long ago.

Chen Zhong thought for a while and asked, “Hall Master, should we inform the Deputy Pavilion Master about this?”

“Not yet!”

Han Shiqi shook his head and said, “Let's wait and see for a few more days. The great battle at Dragonfall Mountain is imminent, so let's not bother him for now.”

Chen Zhong said, “Hall Master, the Zhou family and the Cai family have both sent people to inquire about Zhou Jianliang and Cai Jin. The Pavilion Master has issued a summons, and people from both families have arrived.”

“Send someone to appease the people from the Cai family and the Zhou family first!”

Han Shiqi thought for a while and said, “Tell the people from both families that I sent them out to perform a secret mission and that they will need three months to return, and that the people from the two clans must not speak nonsense.”

“Okay!”

Chen Zhong went down, and Han Shiqi's face became even more gloomy, as pale as paper.

He stared blankly at the Dragonfall Mountain through the window, and old tears streamed down his eyes.

He gritted his teeth and said, “Linfeng, if you were really killed by Jiang Han, even if Grandpa has to risk this old life and pay any price, I will definitely kill Jiang Han and avenge you.”