The Return of Stars to the Jianghu

Chapter 162 After leaping from a great height, he met an old friend in a foreign land.

Following the principle of majority rule, Nan Tian, ​​as the team leader, resolutely piloted the aircraft, leading Su An, Shen Lixi, and Luo Yifei through the vast expanse of clouds to arrive above the Kingdom of No End. The sky here seemed even wider than elsewhere, giving the impression that one could see the end at a glance, but in reality, that so-called end was merely the limit of their vision.

At this moment, the Sparrow Flying Vehicle hovered steadily above Tiandu City, 30,000 meters above the ground. For ordinary people, such a height would undoubtedly be extremely dangerous, but for these cultivators, it was merely a small challenge.

"Everyone, how are you feeling? You should be fine jumping from this height, right?" Nan Tian turned to look at the other three, his eyes filled with inquiry and trust.

“I’m perfectly fine with it,” Su An replied first, his voice firm and confident, as if such a height was a piece of cake for him.

“Me too, no problem.” Shen Lixi followed closely behind, her voice gentle but equally determined.

"Um... I've only just started learning magic, and this level is... a bit too high for me," Luo Yifei said hesitantly, a hint of worry on his face. After all, he was just a beginner, and this level was indeed a huge challenge for him.

“Luo Yifei, don’t worry,” Nan Tian said with a smile. “Su An and Shen Lixi will take you down with them. I will stay on the aircraft to meet you. As long as you stay calm and follow the instructions I’ve given you, you will definitely be able to land safely.”

Hearing Nan Tian's words, Luo Yifei's worries lessened slightly. He knew he couldn't back down, so he took a deep breath and prepared to meet the challenge.

"Be careful when you're down there; there are still quite a few cultivators in that area," Nan Tian warned again.

“We understand,” the three replied in unison.

At Nantian's command, the Sparrow aircraft slowly opened its hatch. A strong gust of wind blew past, making their robes flutter. But none of them hesitated; instead, they resolutely stepped out of the hatch.

Shen Lixi and Su An supported Luo Yifei from either side, and the three of them shot towards the ground like an arrow. During this process, they constantly adjusted their posture and speed to ensure a safe landing.

Soon, they arrived at a point not far from the ground. Below them stretched a bustling city, its streets teeming with traffic and people. They knew this was the capital of the Wuzhong Kingdom—Tiandu City.

The three of them landed slowly in a wide plaza. The plaza was bustling with people. But they didn't stay long; instead, they quickly found a secluded corner and began to observe their surroundings and the crowd.

Just then, Luo Yifei spotted a familiar figure at a teahouse ahead. It was none other than Qi Yuan, whom they had met before.

Luo Yifei was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward to greet him, "Brother Qi Yuan, I didn't expect to meet you here."

Qi Yuan looked up and saw that it was Luo Yifei and the other two. He was overjoyed and quickly stood up to greet them: "Brother Luo, what brings you here? I was worried that something might have happened to you."

Luo Yifei briefly explained the whole story to Qi Yuan, who was deeply moved. He knew that Luo Yifei and his companions had come to find a way to resolve the conflict between human cultivators and the demon race, which was precisely the long-cherished wish of these cultivators.

"Brother Luo, you've come at the right time," Qi Yuan said. "We've run into some trouble recently and need your help to analyze who might be behind this."

Then, Qi Yuan told Luo Yifei and the others about Tang Xiao.

After listening to Qi Yuan's account, Luo Yifei frowned and fell into deep thought. He knew that Tang Xiao's situation was no accident and that there must be a deeper conspiracy behind it.

"Brother Qi Yuan, do you think this matter is related to the conflict between Wuji Sect and Xuantian Sect?" Luo Yifei asked.

“That’s right, but I still can’t figure out who killed Tang Xiao,” Qi Yuan replied.

“The Xuantian Sect has always acted with integrity and uprightness. If they really want revenge, they will fight in a public place,” Su An suddenly interjected.

“Yes, that’s what I think too.” Qi Yuan nodded. “Then the question is, could it be that the Wuji Sect wants to kill Tang Xiao to silence him? Maybe he has some incredible secret, or maybe it’s because he has defected to the Tang Sect?” Shen Lixi guessed.

“I’ve thought about that too, but Tang Xiao is a member of the Wuji Sect. The Wuji Sect has too many ways to deal with him. There’s no need to choose this operation that minimizes our interests,” Qi Yuan retorted.

"Although Tang Xiao was a spy planted in the Tang Sect by the Wuji Sect, he was moved by the Tang Sect's sincerity and decided to truly pledge allegiance to them. He then informed Chu Ji that the Tang Sect was about to face a crisis," Luo Yifei analyzed.

“That’s right.” Chu Ji, sitting next to Qi Yuan, nodded in agreement with Luo Yifei’s analysis.

“This matter is indeed somewhat unusual,” Qi Yuan said. “However, the Tang Clan’s legendary divine sword—that precious sword from outside the Floating Life Continent—and the Heavenly Dao Power that the Xuan Tian Sect and the Wuji Sect are vying for, are all things that have been rumored in the martial arts world. Could it be that no other martial arts sects are involved?”

“We have considered these concerns you have raised before,” Ji Mi said, sitting at another table with a deep gaze. “But if we really think that way, then the number of suspicious sects involved is probably countless.”

“Indeed, excessive suspicion leads to seeing enemies everywhere and making misjudgments.” Ji Mi’s master, He Shihui, a wise man in the martial arts world, also joined the discussion, his voice steady and penetrating.

"Actually, I still have a question that I haven't been able to answer." Dugu Xin, a renowned swordsman in the martial arts world, also joined the discussion. "Why did the Tang Clan's legendary sword mysteriously disappear? If there is a legendary sword on the Floating Life Continent, its legend will surely spread throughout the martial arts world. However, it seems that there has never been any legend about the Tang Clan's sword. All the information comes solely from the Wuji Sect. Recently, after some investigation, I learned that this sword was originally named Yan Ri (炎日), and later renamed Lie Yang (烈阳).

"Luo Yifei, if I remember correctly, the legendary sword that Lin Hai of the Red-Clothed Sect gave you was named Blazing Sun." Qi Yuan suddenly remembered something, and he turned to Luo Yifei, his eyes full of inquiry.

Luo Yifei gently stroked the hilt of the sword behind him and said in a deep voice, "Indeed, this sword is named Blazing Sun. But it was given to me by Lin Hai and has no connection with the Tang Clan whatsoever."

“However, is it possible that this sword originally belonged to the Tang Clan, but later ended up in the hands of the Red-Clothed Cult for some unknown reason?” Shen Lixi put forward a bold hypothesis. Although her voice was soft, it was full of firm belief.

Luo Yifei hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "I don't know anything about this. But if this sword is really related to the Tang Clan, then the complexity of the whole incident is probably far beyond our imagination."

“You’re right.” Su An nodded, his gaze sweeping across everyone’s faces. “But we don’t yet have conclusive evidence to support this hypothesis. Therefore, let’s stick to the original plan for now, resolve the conflict between human cultivators and the demon race, and then investigate the origin of this sword in more depth.”

"Okay." Everyone responded in unison, their eyes shining with determination.