Li Xuanxiao nodded and cupped his fists, saying, "Brother Chu, I must trouble you to tell me more about the Three Great Top Factions of the Upper Kingdom."
Chu Yin pondered for a moment, and after organizing his thoughts, he slowly began to speak.
"The Three Great Top Factions of the Upper Kingdom each have their own unique strengths."
"The Taiyi Dao Sect is the Peak of Daoist cultivation. They believe that all things in the Universe follow the natural flow of the 'Dao' and view Ascension as the ultimate goal of cultivation."
"The Ancient Martial Mystic Court is the pinnacle of Martial Arts. Its Disciples enter the Dao through Martial Arts, taking the slaying of demons and devils as their duty, and their strength is extraordinary."
"Wenyuan Pavilion is the academic heart of the Upper Kingdom, gathering learned scholars and masters of strange arts from all directions..."
Though Chu Yin's words were brief, every sentence accurately summarized the characteristics and status of the Three Great Powers.
After listening silently, Li Xuanxiao gained a clearer understanding of the Three Great Top Factions of the Upper Kingdom.
From Chu Yin's description, the Ancient Martial Mystic Court was clearly the best place for him!
Whether it was the Taiyi Dao Sect or Wenyuan Pavilion, both leaned towards 'internal' cultivation and research.
Only the Ancient Martial Mystic Court revered Martial Arts and took the slaying of demons as its duty, making it a perfect match for him!
Li Xuanxiao thought silently for a while and added the Ancient Martial Mystic Court to his future plan list.
With a plan and a goal in mind, he could finally feel a bit more at ease.
With his Qian Realm Fifth Layer cultivation, combined with his Cultivation Techniques, Martial Arts, and Buddhist Dharma also all at the Heaven Realm, he possessed such balanced and multifaceted strength.
Even if he were to clash with the native Martial Artists of the Upper Kingdom, he wouldn't be too afraid.
Now, he just had to wait for the cloud top immortal boat to arrive at the Lawless Land...
...
The Lawless Land underwent a massive transformation.
The demise of the Mu En Clan led to the eradication of a whole series of related black-market industries!
The Ronin Alliance, led by Yan Qingshan, and the Brocade Snake Manor, led by Elsa.
After a series of discussions, they divided and established the territories, interests, and rules of the Lawless Land.
In just ten days, the Lawless Land, once filled with danger and uncertainty, presented a brand-new face to the many Human and Demon Races!
The Underground Black Market was abolished and transformed into a regular underground market, just like the shops on the surface.
All kinds of illegal activities hidden in the shadows were strictly prohibited!
Specifically, slave trading was banned by the joint efforts of the Ronin Alliance and the Brocade Snake Manor; anyone discovered doing so would be executed without mercy!
Everyone entering the city-states of the Lawless Land, whether Human or Yao, had to abide by the current rules and regulations and restrain their behavior.
Of course, considering the natural hostility and confrontation between the Human and Demon Races, it was impossible to expect the two races to live in perfect harmony forever.
Therefore, the Deathmatch Arena was transformed into an open competition between the two races.
Fighting was allowed, but it had to be fair and square! It had to be justified!
Otherwise, they would be jointly wanted by the Ronin Alliance and the Brocade Snake Manor!
With so many measures in place, the Lawless Land was completely transformed.
Lawless Land, Ronin Alliance.
Yan Qingshan was very happy; in the discussions with the Brocade Snake Manor, the other party had clearly made many concessions.
Whether in terms of interests or the division of territories, the Ronin Alliance received more benefits.
He wasn't a fool; he naturally understood why the Brocade Snake Manor had made so many concessions.
Li Xuanxiao had single-handedly killed Muen and revealed his cultivation level of the Qian Realm Fifth Layer.
This had clearly put immense pressure on the Brocade Snake Manor.
Li Xuanxiao was, after all, a human, and Elsa had to take this into account during the negotiations!
And the result of considering Li Xuanxiao was that she didn't dare to fight too aggressively for many things.
"This kid is truly my lucky star!"
Yan Qingshan beamed with joy. Previously, as the only human power in the Lawless Land, the Ronin Alliance had always been at the 'bottom of the food chain'.
Both the Mu En Clan and the Brocade Snake Manor had looked down on them.
Now, things were better; there was no need to act with such extreme caution anymore!
While Yan Qingshan was in a good mood, he felt a slight warmth in his robes.
He reached into his robes and pulled out an exquisite token, holding it in his hand.
The token was carved with flowing cloud patterns and mysterious spell.
"The cloud shuttle token... the cloud top immortal boat is about to arrive!"
Yan Qingshan immediately stood up and went to the center of an open space.
Clutching the cloud shuttle token tightly, he took a deep breath, and the true essence within his body circulated, gathering in his palm.
As his hands rapidly shifted through hand seals, the true essence flowed like water into the cloud shuttle token.
The flowing cloud patterns on the cloud shuttle token seemed to awaken, beginning to emit a faint blue light.
Yan Qingshan muttered under his breath, guiding the technique.
The power of true essence and runes intertwined, and the markings on the token gradually lit up as if coming to life, turning into a beam of light that shot toward the horizon.
The beam pierced through the clouds, outlining a massive light gate in the sky.
As Yan Qingshan completed the technique, the light gate slowly opened, revealing a floating port shrouded in mist and flickering with runes, drifting in the Void Realm.
The port's Formation was then activated, and a bridge of light extended from the ground, connecting the port to the Lawless Land.
Yan Qingshan finished his stance, the light of the cloud shuttle token faded, and the floating port was now firmly formed.
The entire scene was filled with Xuanhuan colors. Countless Humans and Yao in the Lawless Land looked up, their faces filled with hope and shock.
This was the foundation of the Upper Kingdom!
Just the appearance of a transport vehicle had such a grand display.
If one were in the Upper Kingdom, who knows what kind of sights they would see!
Countless Humans and Yao felt their hearts surge with excitement.
Every time the cloud top immortal boat arrived here, it caused a considerable sensation.
Not only because of the grand display and spectacular scene, but also because the arrival of the cloud top immortal boat would inject new vitality into the Lawless Land!
Countless resources from the Upper Kingdom would be traded and exchanged here, including various materials and Spirit Crystals!
The moment the anomaly appeared in the sky, Li Xuanxiao noticed it.
He rose directly into the air, looking at the spectacular scene in the sky, unable to help but marvel inwardly.
Such a method was truly unheard of.
To be able to 'create' a floating port out of thin air in the middle of the sky!
The Upper Kingdom truly lived up to its name!
Chu Yin and Wu Jiangming were much calmer; they often left the Upper Kingdom to perform missions in small countries in different regions.
They had taken the cloud top immortal boat seven or eight times, if not ten, and had already developed a certain immunity.
Compared to the excitement of others, they mostly felt that they could finally return to the Upper Kingdom.
Before long, a black dot appeared in the distance. It was very small at first, but it quickly grew larger.
In just a moment, it appeared right before them.
"Holy crap..."
Li Xuanxiao's eyes widened, feeling like a complete country bumpkin.
The cloud top immortal boat before him was like a magnificent celestial palace!
The hull shimmered with silver light, shrouded in mist, with sails like rolling clouds. Its overall streamlined design emitted a mysterious and grand immortal charm.