Chen Yun and Nangong Wan stood side by side, a short distance apart from each other, smelling the sweet fragrance and talking softly in a low voice.

"In that case, I will go with you. Why should I leave alone?"

Nangong Wan glanced at Chen Yun with a reproachful look and said with a little dissatisfaction.

"Wan'er, you are a Yuanying-stage cultivator of the Yanyue Sect. There must be many high-level cultivators in the Nine Nations Alliance who are familiar with you. Although I have taught you the 'Shape-changing Technique', this secret technique may still be discovered when facing someone with a higher level of cultivation than you. Therefore, it is best for you to return to the Luoyun Sect first."

Chen Yun smiled slightly and explained patiently.

"However, now that you have offended our Yanyue Sect and Huayi Sect, I really cannot feel at ease if you go to Tiantian City again."

Nangong Wan wrinkled her beautiful nose, revealing a hint of worry.

"Don't worry! You are not completely ignorant of my magical powers. There may be people in the Tiannan region who are far superior to me, but there are probably only a few who can restrain or even destroy me. Moreover, I am an elder of the Luoyun Sect. The Mulan people are invading on a large scale, and the Nine Nations Alliance is the first to bear the brunt. They will not easily cause trouble. In addition, I speculate that your sister should act according to the escape strategy described in your jade slip. Otherwise, it will be difficult for her to explain to Wei Wuya. If so, there is no need to worry too much."

Chen Yun smiled calmly and said confidently.

"Since you have made up your mind, I will not dissuade you any more. But you must be extremely cautious. To ensure your safety, you should take this treasure with you for self-defense."

Nangong Wan seemed to have seen through Chen Yun's firm will, and said nothing more. Instead, she reached to her waist and gently probed, and a silk handkerchief as light as mist appeared in her hand, which she handed to him calmly.

“What is this?”

Chen Yun felt the unusual fluctuation of spiritual power from the brocade handkerchief and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"This is an unknown ancient treasure that I found by chance when I was traveling. It is very convenient to use. It can automatically take off and defend with just a thought. Your trip may be risky, so it is better to carry it with you. Only then can I feel a little more at ease."

Nangong Wan answered gently, like a virtuous wife.

Chen Yun was silent for a moment, staring at Nangong Wan's clear eyes for a long time, until the woman looked shy. Then he took the thing with a smile and put it carefully into his pocket.

Nangong Wan saw this and a faint smile appeared on her lips. Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she took out a red jade pendant from her sleeve again and opened her red lips:
"This fire-repelling pendant is a token of my life. Although I don't like trivial matters, I accepted several nominal disciples on a whim. Although they respect me as their master, they are not from the Yanyue Sect. Now two of them are opening two shops in Tiantian City. If you really need someone, you can show this item to them and they will follow your instructions."

After saying this, Nangong Wan whispered to Chen Yun the names of two or three of them.

A warmth surged in Chen Yun's heart, a hint of tenderness appeared on his face, and he silently memorized these names in his heart.

It seemed like he hadn't experienced the feeling of being genuinely cared for by others for a long time.

After a long cycle of moonlight, Chen Yun appeared alone and silently in the sky above the vast wilderness outside the city of Tiantian.

He gazed at the magnificent giant city not far away, his eyes revealing contemplation and heaviness.

On that turbulent day, he bid farewell to his lover Nangong Wan in tears, and then set out for the State of Yu without looking back.

However, when he was halfway through his journey, he heard rumors from all directions that the army of monks had launched a fierce battle at the border between Fengyuan State and Yu State, and the main force of the Nine-Nation Alliance had suffered heavy losses one after another.

After three failed battles, they had to rely on several powerful forbidden formations to barely hold on to several important strongholds.

Obviously, the Nine-Nation Alliance is in trouble at this moment.

When Chen Yun learned of this news, his brows furrowed deeply. Unfortunately, he could not get the details, and no one could tell him why the monks were so defeated.

Therefore, despite facing numerous difficulties, he still headed towards his destination with determination.

Only after he stepped into the territory of Yu State did he learn some more specific information from other cultivators.

It is said that Master Mulan summoned several wild beasts from somewhere, catching the monks of the Nine Nations Alliance off guard, leading to a series of disastrous defeats.

Chen Yun was extremely shocked when he heard the news. Full of doubts, he traveled all night and finally arrived at Khotan City.

Although the restrictions on aerial flights have been lifted in Tiantian City today, most of the restrictions on the "Shangyuan Extinguishing Light Array" have been reactivated.

A vague, disturbing mysterious atmosphere permeated the entire city. Obviously, this monk city of the Nine Nations Alliance had entered a state of war.

Chen Yun observed quietly for a moment, then his figure flashed and turned into a dazzling green light, rushing straight towards the city gate.

At the city gate, there were seven or eight cultivators stationed there, including an old man in the Jindan stage, and the rest were all cultivators in the foundation-building stage.

When they saw the dazzling green light transformed by Chen Yun flying towards them rapidly.

The old man in the Jindan stage originally planned to step forward and ask something, but when he casually scanned the green light with his spiritual sense, his face instantly turned pale.

"Welcome to the alliance, senior. May I know your name? Due to my job responsibilities, I need to do the relevant registration work." The old man waited until the green light gradually dissipated and a figure appeared above it, then he immediately bowed deeply and respectfully.

"Alliance? What alliance?" Chen Yun's heart moved. He glanced at the old man and asked expressionlessly.

"Could it be that you are not here to attend the alliance? Then are you a casual cultivator?" The old man was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise.

"No, I am a cultivator from the Tiandao League." Chen Yun replied calmly.

"Given the fierce force of the Mulan people this time, it is difficult for our Nine-Nation Alliance to resist alone, so we have already requested a meeting with other forces. Since you are a cultivator from the Tiandao Alliance, you only need to tell us your name and the sect you belong to, and you can enter the city smoothly." The old man explained carefully.

"Chen Yun from Luoyun Sect." After thinking for a moment, Chen Yun calmly revealed his identity. However, a feeling of uneasiness surged deep in his heart, causing him to frown.

It seems that this mission is not as easy and smooth as expected.

When the old man heard Chen Yun introduce himself, he immediately stepped aside without any doubt to show his respect and admiration for Chen Yun, just like he was seeing off a distinguished guest into the city.

Chen Yun nodded in thanks, then gracefully descended to the ground, and then walked steadily and powerfully into the bustling city center.

Compared to the bustling trading ceremony, the roads in the city seemed much quieter at this moment, and the faces of the monks showed expressions of worry and concern.

It seems that the news of the initial defeat has spread quickly, causing everyone's concern and worry.

Chen Yun walked towards the attic where he once lived with a normal expression.

"Senior Chen, are you at home? I am Bai Shujun, a junior, and I have come to meet you specially." Chen Yun used his spiritual sense to explore the surrounding environment, and soon found a young man in the Jindan stage with an elegant temperament, who was standing quietly outside the attic, waiting for his response.

Chen Yun raised his eyebrows slightly, with a playful smile in his eyes, thinking to himself: "It turns out that it is Elder Linghu who has come in person."

"Are you a disciple of Tianji Sect?"

Chen Yun had a cold expression on his face, and he looked at the young man in front of him sharply, and asked in a flat tone.

"That's right, I am a disciple of Elder Lu from Tianji Sect!"

Bai Shujun remained quite calm. Even though he was facing a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator, his face only showed a little nervousness, and he replied politely.

"So, what is your purpose for coming here this time?"

Chen Yun's tone was cold and serious.

"Senior, you have a keen eye! In fact, my master hopes to meet and communicate with you, but since you have not replied to my message, my master ordered me to wait here."

Bai Shujun explained with a smile.

At this moment, a white figure suddenly appeared silently from the side, then moved in front of Bai Shujun as fast as lightning and patted him on the shoulder gently.

Bai Shujun, who was about to kneel down, felt the pressure relieved instantly and straightened his back again.

The old man was wearing a gray-white robe, with a kind face and regular features.

When Chen Yun stared at him, the old man smiled and greeted Chen Yun:

"Fellow Daoist Chen, please don't be angry. In fact, this was done by me at the instruction of my disciple. Otherwise, I would still not be able to meet you."

"May I ask your name? Why do you want to meet me? As far as I can remember, this seems to be the first time I have come into contact with your sect, and you have never met me before."

Seeing the old man in white robe appear, the spiritual pressure on Chen Yun immediately dissipated, and his expression instantly returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.

"Haha! I am Lu Weiying, the elder of Tianji Sect. I am honored to serve as its elder. I am afraid it is not convenient to explain in detail the reason why I want to consult with fellow Taoists in this place. However, if you really want to find out the truth, please be sure to come here to meet me tomorrow night. Then you will know the whole picture."

Elder Lu did not get angry, but just waved his arm lightly, and a green jade slip that had been prepared in advance immediately flew over.

Chen Yun waved his wide robe sleeves with a normal expression, and instantly a blue glow filled the air, and he silently put the jade slip into his sleeves.

He used his spiritual sense to scan the things in his sleeve, and sure enough, there was some information like an address hidden in it.

Chen Yun did not investigate further. When he looked up and was about to speak, the elder from Tianji Sect had already clasped his hands together respectfully and left with the young man surnamed Bai.

His brows couldn't help but furrowed tightly.

The other party is so mysterious, as if he knows some things but misunderstands other things.

It seemed as if they mistakenly believed that he had been staying in Khotan City in the previous stage, and even deliberately concealed his whereabouts.

The so-called "Great Hall" is actually a magnificent building standing on a towering platform in the center of the city, which is extremely eye-catching.

However, except for major events involving the fate and survival of the Nine Nations, this place is usually regarded as a symbolic place and is rarely visited by others.

However, more than a hundred years later, when the news of the Mulan people's comeback spread throughout the Nine-Nation Alliance, the alliance's top leaders activated this giant palace without hesitation and invited various cultivation forces to participate in the meeting.

Because this time, Mulan's army of magicians came with such force that it seemed that the Nine-Nation Alliance alone could not resist its offensive.

When Chen Yun arrived at the door of the council hall, the guard in charge of guarding the gate recognized his cultivation level at a glance, and after asking his name, he immediately reported the matter to the inside.

Chen Yun successfully obtained permission to enter, and then walked into the hall under the respectful guidance of a monk.

There were not too many Nascent Soul cultivators discussing matters in the hall, only about a dozen or so, which was far from Chen Yun's original expectations.

However, after a little thought, he suddenly realized it.

Although Tiantian City has gathered many Nascent Soul cultivators, most of them belong to various major forces, so naturally there is no need for all of them to be present. Only a few representatives are needed.

Elder Lu was sitting on a chair on the left, looking at him with a smile on his face. The person next to him was also quite familiar to him, it turned out to be the Fire Dragon Boy.

As for the rest of the people, except for an old man in a yellow robe, he felt they were all quite unfamiliar.

After carefully observing the old man in yellow robe for a moment, Chen Yun couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

This old man is none other than the former Linghu ancestor of the Huangfeng Valley!

When Linghu Patriarch saw Chen Yun, his face was as calm as water, without showing any abnormality. People couldn't help but wonder if it was because he could no longer recognize the Chen Yun who was once a foundation-building disciple, or because he hid his inner self very well and was able to keep his emotions secret.

Chen Yun's gaze moved briefly.

In addition, sitting in the center of the hall were an elder with a purple face and an elegant and noble court lady.

Chen Yun used his spiritual sense to gently investigate them and was immediately shocked.

These two cultivators both possess the powerful strength of the middle Nascent Soul stage and are undoubtedly the main leaders of the Nine-Nation Alliance.

Just as Chen Yun was looking around and observing the many monks in the hall, the other monks in the hall also turned their eyes to the young man who had just stepped into the hall.

Most people were obviously surprised by Chen Yun's youthful appearance. After all, for male cultivators, it was rare to find a technique that could keep them young forever.

"Junior Brother Chen, you are finally here. Please take a seat. We are discussing matters concerning the Mulan people with our sect leader and other colleagues." The cultivator named Lu greeted Chen Yun with a smile.

The Fire Dragon Boy beside him also revealed a faint smile and nodded in a friendly manner. (End of this chapter)