Chapter One: Journey to Fengdu (Part 3)

Liu Xinghun's expression turned slightly cold as he glanced at his counterpart, speaking softly, "I don't mind, it's up to you. Why not ask Master Jingyue if he has any objections?"

Master Jingyue glanced at him, understanding his dissatisfaction with Yi Garden but chose not to expose it. Seeing everyone's gaze turn to him, Master Jingyue said, "I have no objections. What Land Yun said makes sense. As for the personnel, it's up to you, Master Xuyu, to decide."

Upon hearing this, Master Xuyu looked around at everyone and finally spoke, "That's settled then. Time is short, and we don't have time to consider further. Based on our current manpower, I intend to send eleven people to the Ghost Domain, led by Brother Liu and my junior brother Ziyang, divided into two groups. The disciples from Yi Garden and Phoenix Academy will form one group, while those from Tianjian Academy and Confucian Garden will form the other. As for us from Yi Garden, Li Hongfei will stay behind, and the extra person can serve as a messenger between the two groups in the Ghost Domain. What do you all think?" he asked, looking at Liu Xinghun, mainly to see if he was willing.

Liu Xinghun's face changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. Glancing at Jade Wushuang and Haoyun, seeing no objections from them, he said, "I have no objections. I'll abide by Master Xuyu's arrangements."

Meanwhile, Aoxue gently held Cangyue's hand, and both of them wore faint smiles. Around them, Jian Wuchen, Bitian, and Land Yun all watched the two women, each with a different expression. Yun Feng, on the other hand, had a playful smile on his face, stealing a few glances at Xu Jie's beautiful face before quickly looking away.

Master Xuyu's voice turned solemn. "Since there are no objections, let's go with this plan. We have two hours until nightfall. Everyone going to the Ghost Domain, make sure to adjust your state to the best condition. Once we enter the Ghost Domain, there won't be time for rest. Others, be prepared as well. Let's start setting up formations immediately. Once the portal to the Ghost Domain opens wide, there won't be time for further preparations. It won't be easy to lay nine seals in a short time. Let's move." With that, he instructed Land Yun and the others to rest well while he led the rest inside.

Outside the cave, Land Yun asked Yun Feng, "Do you have any way to locate someone in the Ghost Domain, no matter how they move? I mean, do you have any expertise in this area?"

Lin Yunfeng smirked, "You're quite sharp. I can indeed do that, but I need to leave a special mark on them beforehand. Are you suggesting I mark Bitian and the others so we can easily find them in the Ghost Domain? It would allow us to stay in touch."

Land Yun smiled, "Exactly. Since none of us have been to the Ghost Domain, we have no idea where the Ghost King's City is. So we have to find it ourselves. By splitting into two groups, we can hopefully find it in the shortest time and retrieve the Soul Sealing Talisman. Once one group finds the Ghost King's City, they can immediately notify the other. Then we can combine our strengths and have a chance to retrieve the item. In the Ghost Domain, there are countless fierce ghosts, and it's a serious problem."

Yun Feng exclaimed, "Doesn't that make our journey to the Ghost Domain dangerous? There are only a few of us. Can we handle thousands of ghosts? This sounds like a serious problem."

Land Yun said, "We're not going there to play; it's naturally very dangerous. But the problem is, even if we know the dangers, we have no choice but to move forward because we have no room for retreat. The same goes for everyone staying behind. They'll also face attacks from thousands of ghosts here. So whether we go or not, it's the same. Only by trying our best do we have hope. Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go mark Bitian and the others so we can stay in touch."

After sending Yun Feng away, Land Yun's gaze shifted to Aoxue and Cangyue. Looking at the two incredibly beautiful women, Land Yun sighed silently. At that moment, he suddenly realized: in the future, would he be able to let go of everything and leave Yi Garden calmly? Perhaps by then, he would have a different life and forget the determination he made today.

Aoxue looked at Land Yun, pulling Cangyue closer to him, and whispered, "What are you thinking? You're staring at us in a daze. Is it something related to us?"

Land Yun glanced at the two women, smiled faintly, and let out a barely perceptible sigh, which quickly disappeared from his eyes. Looking at their stunning faces, Land Yun said, "At this moment, our fate is uncertain. No one can say if we'll come back, so I just want to say, I hope you both stay safe."

Aoxue's eyes showed a hint of joy upon hearing this. But Cangyue's face only flashed a quick smile. Brushing aside a strand of hair from her forehead, Cangyue said softly, "Is that all? No other words of blessing?" Her faint voice made it hard to discern her true meaning. Aoxue was slightly taken aback, glancing at Cangyue, seeming to understand something, but she just raised her head slightly, gazing at the sky. The unspoken sigh echoed quietly in her heart.

Land Yun looked at Cangyue, her beautiful face calm, her bright eyes like clouds and mist, revealing no emotions. Thinking about her words, was that really all she meant? Of course not. But some words couldn't be spoken aloud, only kept hidden in the depths of the heart.

Not far away, Ziyang noticed Land Yun seemed to be in a dilemma and walked over, changing the subject, "How are things going? Are you all ready? And you, Cangyue, you better preserve your strength well, or your master will hold me accountable when we return." He finished with a smile.

Glancing over to where Jade Wushuang was talking to Xu Jie, Cangyue understood her master must be giving some instructions. She looked at Master Ziyang and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Uncle Ziyang. I'm in good shape and ready to go at any time."

Master Ziyang smiled, "That's good. I'll go check on them. Time is running out, so you should get ready too. We'll be leaving soon, and there won't be time for rest when we come back." With that, he walked towards Bitian's group.