Chapter 2380: Farewell, Wan Sheng!
Half an hour later, Zhou Yu left the main hall.
After leaving, there was a peculiar expression on his face.
Unexpectedly, Elder Fei actually wanted him to deliver something to a magnate of the Demon Clan and was sure that Zhou Yu would meet this person upon his return.
Zhou Yu intended to ask for the reason but seeing the expression on Elder Fei’s face, he figured it wouldn’t be disclosed.
So, Zhou Yu didn’t pursue the question further.
Subsequently, Elder Fei instructed him to leave via the Transmission Array at the Heart Communication Hall.
Overall, although it was somewhat baffling, he finally managed to gain the right to use the Transmission Array.
Hence, he felt a sense of relief.
When Zhou Yu emerged, he saw Yue Linglong and the others still waiting outside the hall.
Yue Linglong smiled at Zhou Yu:
"Daoist Zhou, let’s go; we’ll accompany you on your journey!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu immediately bowed:
"Thank you all!"
Thereafter, Zhou Yu, along with Yue Linglong and others, soared into the sky, heading towards Upper Mansion City.
Although Black Cloud City has now been invaded by the Divine Horn Clan.
Upper Mansion City is far behind Black Cloud City.
Therefore, the journey was relatively peaceful.
About ten days later, Zhou Yu and his companions finally arrived at Upper Mansion City.
While Upper Mansion City is quite sizable, after seeing Black Cloud City, it appears somewhat ordinary.
Upper Mansion City is situated within a gorge.
This gorge features typical stone forest terrain, with stone forests standing tall everywhere.
Many structures are built atop these stone forests, which is rather unique.
Because of the situation at Black Cloud City, Upper Mansion City now has significantly intensified its city defense measures.
As soon as Zhou Yu and his companions approached within a thousand miles around Upper Mansion City, they encountered several patrol teams.
However, upon recognizing Elder Bin leading the group, those patrol teams respectfully allowed them passage.
The group reached the front of Upper Mansion City’s gates unimpeded.
At that moment.
The captain responsible for guarding the gates approached Elder Bin respectfully upon seeing him.
"Greetings, Elder Bin."
"There’s an instruction from the City Lord Mansion inviting all returning geniuses from the Ancient Realm to visit the City Lord Mansion immediately after arriving at Upper Mansion City."
Hearing this, Elder Bin waved his hand.
"I understand."
After speaking, Elder Bin looked towards Yue Linglong and the others.
"That’s it, we’ve escorted you this far."
"I must hurry back to Black Cloud City."
Upon hearing this, Yue Linglong and the others respectfully bowed.
"We bid farewell to Elder Bin!"
Elder Bin did not reply, and with a flash of his figure, he transformed into a tunneling light and disappeared into the horizon.
Meanwhile, Yue Linglong, Zhou Yu, and the others followed the guard captain into the city.
After entering the city, the group headed straight for the City Lord Mansion.
The City Lord Mansion is located atop the largest stone forest in Upper Mansion City.
It can be seen from outside the city at a glance.
However, reaching the City Lord Mansion requires passing through multiple checkpoints and inspections.
It took Zhou Yu and his group a full two hours to finally navigate past these and arrive at the City Lord Mansion.
Upon reaching the main hall of the City Lord Mansion, Zhou Yu immediately spotted a familiar figure.
This was Wan Sheng from the Heaven Puppet Clan.
Zhou Yu promptly approached and bowed:
"The junior pays respects to Elder Wan!"
Wan Sheng turned around, looking at Zhou Yu with a smile.
"Zhou Yu, it seems you gained much from your journey to the Ancient Realm this time."
"Your cultivation has advanced by two small realms!"
Zhou Yu replied smiling:
"I was lucky to obtain some fortuitous encounters."
Wan Sheng smiled without pressing further, saying instead:
"I am here specifically waiting for you."
"Follow me; someone else wishes to meet you!"
"Oh?"
"Who is it?"
Zhou Yu inquired.
Wan Sheng did not elaborate, only saying with a smile:
"You’ll know when you see them."
Hearing this, Zhou Yu could only respond:
"The junior will comply with the senior’s instructions."
"Alright."
Wan Sheng nodded contentedly.
"Then follow me."
Wan Sheng turned and headed towards a side hall.
Zhou Yu’s eyes flashed with a hint of curiosity but he followed nevertheless.
Wan Sheng’s sudden appearance here, especially seeking him out, indeed seemed a bit odd.
Yet, at this moment, he was already within the City Lord Mansion of Upper Mansion City.
There was no chance to refuse.
He could only follow and see what was happening.
Zhou Yu followed Wan Sheng into the side hall.
He discovered the hall empty except for a small Transmission Array in its center.
Wan Sheng went straight onto the Transmission Array, smilingly looking at Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu had no choice but to gather his courage and step on as well.
As the two entered the Transmission Array, it activated, and with a gentle spin, Zhou Yu found himself within another grand hall.
This grand hall was decorated lavishly.
White jade ceiling, crystal pathways.
Around him were sumptuous furnishings.
Of course, Zhou Yu was not concerned with these.
His gaze fell on the four figures inside the hall.
Those four, indeed, he recognized them all.
They were Shi Xuan and Liu Ye, as well as Elder Cai and Duan Tian.
Seeing these four, Zhou Yu couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
However, he still approached, bowing and cupping his hands:
"Junior Zhou Yu greets Elder Cai and Elder Duan."
Duan Tian laughed heartily.
"Mr. Zhou, no need for formality."
"Your help was crucial in obtaining what we sought this time."
Next, Duan Tian revealed a look of surprise.
Clearly, he noticed Zhou Yu’s realm advancement by two small realms.
The nearby Elder Cai, although silent, also showed surprise.
Zhou Yu responded professionally:
"Please, seniors, we were collaborating, and I only did my best to fulfill my commitments."
Zhou Yu’s words intended to remind Elder Cai and Elder Duan of the mark they had left within him previously.
Of course, with Zhou Yu’s current power, he could now remove it himself.
He did not need their intervention.
Yet if they willingly removed it, it would imply everything was normal.
However, Elder Cai and Duan Tian seemed to have completely forgotten about this.
Elder Cai spoke:
"Mr. Zhou, no need to call us seniors."
"We have some understanding of your divine skills, plus receiving such great opportunity this time and reaching the Late Stage of the Void Refinement Realm, your power might not be much less than ours."
"We can interact as equals."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu felt an immediate sense of foreboding.
He asked directly:
"Seniors, you’re waiting for me specifically; is there something crucial?"
"Or did something unexpected occur with the Transmission Array?"
Wan Sheng interjected:
"Mr. Zhou, there is no need to worry. Our Alliance Clan, while currently less prosperous, surely wouldn’t tamper with the Transmission Array."
"Moreover, Elder Fei personally instructed us."
Zhou Yu paused.
"Then what do the three seniors intend?"