Zhang Lexuan explained:
Before we officially visit the two great Sects, we need to make contact with the academy's intelligence personnel in Dragon City to obtain more specific and internal intelligence details. Only then can we grasp more initiative during the conversation.
She looked at Caelus and the other Outer Court Disciples.
You may have free time today, but do not stray too far from the hotel. Rest well and recharge your energy; there might be a place for you to contribute tomorrow.
The Inner Court Disciples immediately left the hotel to meet with the intelligence personnel.
Caelus and the others followed instructions and stayed at the hotel to rest.
Night gradually enveloped Dragon City.
Unlike the solemn cold of the day, Dragon City revealed a different aspect at night.
spirit tool lamps lit up one by one, their soft glow dispelling some of the darkness, and the main streets were still crowded with people.
Many shops catering specifically to Soul Masters, such as taverns, weapon shops, and Material shops, were brightly lit and bustling with noise.
The air was filled with the rich scent of roasted meat, strong liquor, and a certain spice unique to the ice plains. People, having finished their day's toil, were releasing their stress in this moment.
The snow-covered roofs reflected crystalline points of light under the lamps, contrasting with the deep blue night sky and sparse stars, forming a night scene of a polar border city that was both rugged and magnificent.
With nothing to do in the room, Caelus suggested:
It's rare to come to Dragon City, why don't we go out for a stroll? Let's experience the nightlife of this majestic northern city.
Xu Sanshi was the first to jump up in agreement, especially when he heard Caelus say he could invite Jiang Nannan along. He was so excited his eyes shone, his favorability for Caelus skyrocketed, and he patted Caelus's shoulder forcefully:
Good brother, you really understand me.
Bei Bei also thought it was a good idea and gladly agreed.
Caelus and the others went to invite Gu Yuena and Ye Guyi. Jiang Nannan originally didn't want to go, but couldn't withstand the persuasion from Ye Guyi, and finally reluctantly agreed.
Caelus had also thought about inviting Zhang Lexuan and the other Inner Court senior sisters, but they hadn't returned yet, so he had to give up on that.
Thus, the group of six walked out of Dragon Slumber Residence and merged into the flow of people in the Dragon City night.
The unique bustling scene of Dragon City also caused a flash of curiosity to cross Gu Yuena's cold purple eyes. Although she was the noble Silver Dragon King, she did not have much contact with the specific details of life in human gathering places.
Xu Sanshi followed closely by Jiang Nannan's side. Whenever he saw any novel snacks, exquisite jewelry, or beautiful fur products, he wanted to buy them to give to Jiang Nannan.
However, Jiang Nannan always kept a cold Face, either ignoring him directly or simply refusing, giving him no Face whatsoever.
Xu Sanshi, however, didn't care at all, remaining grinning and full of resilience.
Caelus also bought some small trinkets with a distinct Far North style, such as small pendants carved from ice plain crystals, or cedar wood combs emitting a crisp fragrance, and gave them to Ye Guyi and Gu Yuena respectively.
The two women did not refuse and accepted them quite naturally.
This scene left Xu Sanshi dumbfounded. He leaned over to Caelus, lowered his voice, and gave a thumbs-up with a Face full of admiration:
Caelus, you're something else, giving gifts to two at once. Come on, teach your brother a few tricks.
Caelus rolled his eyes helplessly and replied in a low voice:
Senior Xu, the situation is completely different, okay? They are my friends and classmates, so giving small gifts is a symbol of friendship with no other meaning. As for you and Senior Jiang..., outsiders can't help.
Bei Bei also bought some beef jerky, dairy products, and handmade candies that were specialties of Dragon City, carefully putting them into his storage spirit tool, preparing to take them back for Tang Ya.
However, during the seemingly relaxed and pleasant outing, Caelus's perception captured many unusual "signals."
As the source of the myriad karma true blood, he had a natural sense for the existence of the Nirvana Corpse.
Walking on the streets of Dragon City, he sensed at least three locations radiating obscure fluctuations that only he could clearly distinguish—fluctuations of death and vitality intertwined, belonging to the Nirvana Corpse.
These Nirvana Corpses had clearly disguised themselves and were mixing among the crowd; if he were not the source, there would be no way to detect them.
As expected... the Hall of Rebirth had been operating here for a long time.
Caelus understood in his heart.
These gathered Nirvana Corpses were likely the combat power the Hall of Rebirth had assembled to plot against the Extreme North Land.
It's just unknown whether the overlords of Dragon City—the Heavenly Dragon Gate and the Earth Dragon Gate—were completely unaware of this, or... had some connection?
Through the mole Bai Chenxiang, he knew the Hall of Rebirth's ultimate goal was the Extreme North Land, and they were gathering strength to deal with the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North and the Soul Beast tribes there.
But he could not, and would not, tell Zhang Lexuan and the others about this intelligence.
As an Outer Court freshman, knowing such secrets was impossible to explain.
However, since he was already here, there were some things he wanted to do, but this required the cooperation of Castorice, who was far away, to implement.
The night passed without incident.
The next morning, when the group gathered again, Zhang Lexuan and the other Inner Court Disciples had returned.
Although they hadn't slept all night, with their cultivation above the Soul King level, their spirits were still full and their gazes sharp; they had clearly obtained key information from the intelligence personnel.
The real operation was about to begin.
Caelus, Gu Yuena, and Ye Guyi followed the three Inner Court senior sisters—Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, and Xi Xi—heading all the way towards the southern district of Dragon City.
The two great Sects of Dragon City, the Heavenly Dragon Gate and the Earth Dragon Gate, occupied the north and south of the city respectively, ruling their own territories with clear boundaries, and had lived in peace for many years.
The Earth Dragon Gate's base was located in a quite vast area in the south of the city.
Unlike the overbearing Aura of the Heavenly Dragon Gate, the architectural style of the Earth Dragon Gate appeared more heavy and introverted.
The tall stone walls presented a deep cyan-gray color. Standing in front of the gate were two giant stone statues that were not in the shape of traditional Dragons, but rather more like armored Earth Dragons. The surface of the statues was covered with a faint, strange force field that seemed to be able to swallow light, making people feel awestruck.
Above the lintel hung a black plaque, with the three large characters "Earth Dragon Gate" written in vigorous and powerful calligraphy, faintly revealing a sense of deep and heavy power.
Ma Xiaotao stepped forward and handed the prepared visiting card, marked with the Shrek Academy insignia, to the gatekeeper Disciple.
That Disciple felt the unmasked, powerful Soul Power fluctuations on Ma Xiaotao and dared not be negligent. He respectfully took the visiting card, said "Please wait a moment," and quickly walked inside to report.
Caelus and the group of six waited quietly outside the gate.
Just then, a burst of crisp, noisy sounds came from the other end of the street.
They saw a group of young boys and girls walking towards the base, led by a girl who looked to be about twelve or thirteen years old.
She had rare long pink hair, fair skin, and features as exquisite as a porcelain doll. Her large eyes were lively and spirited, and she carried a touch of willfulness in her gaze.
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