"Master, we have encountered the Sand Lizard Clan of the Ten Thousand Demon Country..." He quickly reported the recent battle to Wang Fulong.

"We have already penetrated deep into the Fire Rock Desert, and are bound to meet the Ten Thousand Demon Country soon. Don't worry, let me connect with the other teams first and make arrangements. In the meantime, stay vigilant for any sneak attacks from the Demon Clan." Wang Fulong advised after hearing the report.

"Disciple understands." Wei Ling replied.

"From your description just now... did Wan Tianren warn you of danger proactively?" Wang Fulong asked.

"Correct." Wei Ling nodded.

"It seems he doesn't yet know that the Black River Four Foes are backed by us. This is a good thing." Wang Fulong pondered aloud.

"Disciple thinks the same." Wei Ling concurred.

"Has he shown any strange behavior lately?" Wang Fulong asked.

"No, he just occasionally stops to rest, often meditating on the spot for about an hour." Wei Ling recalled briefly and then said.

"He should be healing, forget it, just keep watching." Wang Fulong instructed before cutting off the connection.

Over at the squad's side, Yuan Ming hovered in mid-air, looking at his palm.

In the center of his palm, a white light circle flickered, clearly revealing the conversation between Wei Ling and Wang Fulong.

Yuan Ming curled the corner of his mouth into a smile and dissipated the Circular Light Technique.

...

Meanwhile, somewhere high above the Fire Rock Desert.

A luxuriously styled three-layered large ship was suspended in the air, its hull painted entirely in red lacquer, adorned with many antique bronze metal decorations. At the bow stood a bronze dragon head statue, which from a distance, looked frighteningly like an evil dragon coiled around the tower ship, instilling sudden dread.

The tower ship appeared fearsome and intimidating from the outside, but its interior was lavishly decorated.

In every corridor on the ship, soft carpets made from demon beast skins were laid. On the walls, every few steps, a perpetual glazed lamp was hung, requiring a large number of Spirit Stones to maintain. The light emitted from them was carefully adjusted to be neither glaring nor dim.

The rooms on the ship were even more exquisitely decorated. Even the flower pots used for cultivating plants were made from special spiritual materials, crafted by renowned artisans, being rare magic artifacts. Their design was unique and they had the effect of regulating moisture and promoting the growth of spirit grass.

Such meticulous design was merely to ensure that the owner of the tower ship would not see withered plants, highlighting the extraordinary luxury within the ship, leaving people astonished.

At this moment, in a spacious room on the third floor of the tower ship, Sima Changqin stood in front of a massive sand table, seemingly depicting the Fire Rock Desert.

The sand table was divided into many sections of varying sizes, with each treasure-hunting team's location marked, appearing systematically organized.

Sima Changqin looked at the sand table, silently pondering.

Besides him, seven more cultivators quietly awaited.

Closest were Wu Li and the Black-armored Middle-aged Man, both members of the Black Demon, standing on Sima Changqin's left and right.

Across from the sand table stood four women, none of whom were members of the first team.

As the commander, Sima Changqin naturally needed to have an understanding of all teams' situations, so to facilitate relaying orders, each team sent a delegate to the tower ship to act as messengers.

Initially, Sima Changqin intended to randomly select a few to stay by his side, but the second team's Long Hou strongly insisted on sending his last female disciple, Long Yuhuan, to represent the second team and deliver messages, while taking care of Sima Changqin's daily needs.

Everyone knew Long Hou's true intention: to cling to Sima Changqin.

Sima Changqin showed no opposition, so no one dared to speak up.

Long Hou's actions served as a reminder to other commanding cultivators.

In terms of unparalleled female cultivators, they also had their share under their command. How could they let the Heavenly Dragon Hall seize this chance to climb high?

Therefore, the cultivators they sent as liaisons were all glamorous female cultivators, each varying in looks and personality, all outstanding.

The third team sent Gan Wenqing, the fourth team sent a woman in white, and the fifth team sent a charming maiden.

Gan Wenqing was elegant and introverted, petite and gentle.

The woman in white was named Shu Ling, a cultivator from White Emperor City, heroic and bold, full of vigor.

The charming maiden was named Qi Ya, a female cultivator from the Sunset Sect, graceful and alluring, with an amorous gaze.

The four women stood in the room, gracing it with their presence, like a hundred flowers contending in beauty, drawing attention.

Besides the four women, Xi Ying was also there, sitting leisurely in the corner, sipping tea.

As Long Yuhuan and the other three women glanced over Xi Ying, they carried an air of distance and vigilance.

Sima Changqin, handsome and elegant, with profound cultivation, was also a Guardian, destined to stand at the pinnacle of the Chuyun Realm in the future.

Though Long Yuhuan, Gan Wenqing, and the other women were prideful, they couldn't help but secretly admire Sima Changqin. Assigned here, they frequently showed favor, even treating Xi Ying as a rival, joining forces against her.

Xi Ying seemed oblivious to the four women's hostility, sitting quietly aside, always maintaining a considerable distance from Sima Changqin.

Just then, a white light flew in from outside.

Long Yuhuan, being the closest, was the first to reach out and catch it; it was a Communication Talisman.

"Lord Qinmo." Long Yuhuan held the talisman with both hands and presented it before Sima Changqin.

"Thank you for your hard work, Fellow Daoist Long." Sima Changqin nodded, taking the Communication Talisman.

Long Yuhuan's pretty face flushed slightly, and she retreated.

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