The Sandworms, which were a nightmare for all professionals, were dealt with effortlessly under Lu Ran’s carpet-sweeping tactics.
This completely relaxed Liu Xinxin and the other two, who had been somewhat tense initially.
It felt less like they were adventuring in a forbidden zone far above their level, and more like they were strolling through their own backyard.
Easy and pleasant.
“Sure enough, they’re level 70 monsters. If we had come in through normal means, it would have been way too dangerous.” Lei Tai exclaimed.
“No kidding. The level 60 Black Dragon Mountains were already tough. Level 70 monsters have such overpowered stats that even fighting one solo is incredibly difficult. If we ran into two at once, I definitely wouldn’t survive.” Ye Hongyi shrugged.
Ye Hongyi was a magic-type class; being ambushed by a monster like a Sandworm would be extremely dangerous!
But even for Lei Tai, encountering two at once would mean he couldn’t win, and escaping would be tough too.
As she spoke.
Ye Hongyi casually tossed out a few skills, bombarding the Sandworms that were triggered by Lu Ran’s summoned Skeleton Soldiers.
The advantage was.
To make things easier and ensure the safety of the three guild masters, Lu Ran had applied a corrosion buff to them using his corrosion skill.
So.
Ye Hongyi could contribute some damage from range too.
Liu Xinxin acted as the healer, ensuring the safety of the trio.
That’s right, the safety of the trio.
She no longer needed to worry about Lu Ran at all.
As always, with 200,000 undead troops stored in his Sleeve of Qiankun, they could tank damage for him.
Nothing in this world could kill Lu Ran!
Lu Ran, meanwhile, constantly adjusted their direction according to the scroll map, heading towards the Dwarf territory.
At the same time.
Nanami appeared at the teleportation array in Longxia’s Imperial Capital’s East Plaza.
As the capital, the Central Plaza was divided into four, one in each of the east, west, south, and north districts, all enormous in size.
Even the teleportation arrays were incredibly grand.
Nanami emerged from the array, followed by four attendants.
This was the maximum number of attendants allowed with her entry permit.
Outside the array.
Members of the Heaven’s Covenant were already waiting.
They had also coordinated with some management from the Full-Time Alliance.
But there was no welcoming reception.
These people were only there to ensure Nanami didn’t cause any trouble.
After all.
As Sakura’s top Onmyoji, Nanami’s personal combat power was undeniable.
Especially the shikigami she controlled, which were incredibly powerful.
But neither the Heaven’s Covenant, the Full-Time Alliance, nor the capital’s high command had ever imagined that Nanami was now, in a bizarre way, being controlled by the Yamata no Orochi!
“Where’s Yu Qingcang?” Nanami asked.
“In the meeting room.” A professional from Heaven’s Covenant beside her said lazily.
In the past.
Nanami’s arrival might have garnered some attention.
After all, she was Sakura’s top Onmyoji and the number one ranked on the Endless Tower.
But now.
After being suppressed and crushed by the Necromancer, whatever deterrent power Nanami had was long gone!
Coupled with her Sakura identity, coming to Longxia at a time like this, it was lucky she wasn’t being attacked!
Nanami frowned.
This wasn’t her first time as an envoy to Longxia; she had come during resource exchanges before.
Back then, Yu Qingcang had received her personally.
But now.
Times had changed!
She, Nanami, was being so lightly regarded by Longxia!
However, Nanami didn’t lose her temper, just wore a slightly darker expression. Her visit this time was to kill the Necromancer, not to throw a spoiled brat’s tantrum.
Before long, they led her to the meeting room.
Yu Qingcang was already waiting.
“Long time no see.” Nanami said politely, but her demeanor was extremely arrogant.
After all, it wasn’t Yu Qingcang who had suppressed her, but that Necromancer.
Her current ranking on the Endless Tower was still above Yu Qingcang’s.
So, naturally, she felt she was superior to Yu Qingcang.
“There’s no need for meetings. At this critical moment, with the country war imminent, what business does Sakura’s top Onmyoji have coming to Longxia?” Yu Qingcang asked directly.
He couldn’t be bothered with pleasantries and small talk with Nanami.
Seeing Yu Qingcang get straight to the point.
Nanami decided to be direct as well. “You should know that Necromancer who suppressed me on the Endless Tower, right?”
Yu Qingcang glanced at Nanami.
He wasn’t at all surprised by her question.
This was already public knowledge.
“I don’t know him.” Yu Qingcang said offhandedly.
“The Necromancer from the Endless Tower, the Necromancer who fought in the Death Match against the Eagle, the Necromancer on the equipment rankings – they should all be the same person, shouldn’t they?” Nanami continued as if she hadn’t heard Yu Qingcang, speaking to herself.
Yu Qingcang frowned.
Saying, “You’re a strange woman. Didn’t you hear what I said? You might need to study Longyan a bit more. I’ll repeat myself: I don’t know him. Understand?”
Yu Qingcang was sticking firmly to not knowing him.
He was more curious about the purpose of Nanami’s visit.
Suppose Yu Qingcang admitted he knew him and brought Lu Ran out to meet Nanami.
Then what?
What use was it to find out who he was?
Nanami surely wouldn’t just attack and kill him directly, would she?
And if she did, she herself would never be able to leave Longxia.
That’s why Yu Qingcang found it so strange.
Seeing Yu Qingcang’s outright denial, Nanami frowned.
But then she suddenly smiled.
Said, “It doesn’t matter. Not knowing is fine. It’s rare for Longxia to produce such a talent. I wonder if I’ll have the chance to meet him.”
Dream on!
Yu Qingcang said lazily, “That depends on your own fate. It’s none of my business.”
Nanami wasn’t bothered at all, nor disappointed.
She nodded and said, “In that case, I’ll take my leave.”
Huh?
Yu Qingcang was stunned, almost wondering if he’d heard correctly.
That’s it?
She applied to enter Longxia just to ask a few questions?
What was Nanami playing at!
Just then, Nanami had already stood up and was walking out on her own.
Yu Qingcang felt something was off, so he stood up and said, “I’ll see you to the teleportation array then.”
The implication was clear: I don’t trust you, I’m going to watch you leave Longxia!
A strange smile flickered at the corner of Nanami’s mouth. She nodded and said, “As you wish.”
With that, she walked out of the meeting room.
Yu Qingcang and several high-combat professionals followed behind.
Nothing unexpected happened along the way. Nanami remained silent the entire time.
As they neared the teleportation array, Nanami looked up, but her gaze wasn’t directed at the array; instead, it swept across the plaza towards the eastern city wall.
Whoosh~
The moment she stepped into the plaza, a paper umbrella suddenly appeared in Nanami’s hand and snapped open!
Yu Qingcang had been watching her closely. Seeing this, a broadsword materialized in his hand as well.
But it was too late.
Nanami leaped fifty meters into the air, the paper umbrella in her hand hovering in the void like some kind of aircraft.
“Void Walk, courtesy of the Eight-Eyed Lotus Umbrella!”
Yu Qingcang’s pupils contracted sharply. He shouted, “Nanami, this is the Longxia Imperial Capital! What do you think you’re doing!”
Nanami glanced down at Yu Qingcang below but said nothing.
Instead, she propelled herself and quickly drifted out of the city!
She hadn’t come to Longxia just to turn back easily. She wouldn’t rest until that Necromancer was dead!
