This condition successfully convinced Tian Jingsheng, which is why he acquiesced to Separation Tower setting up a base under his jurisdiction.
Could the sudden fire at the fireworks place have something to do with Separation Tower?
This suspicion was confirmed when they ran into Shen Yunshen and his group.
Shen Yunshen looked at Tian Jingsheng with a mocking expression.
"Hall Master Tian, long time no see."
"Shen... Elder Shen, what are you doing here?" Tian Jingsheng said, feeling somewhat guilty.
"Why do you think I’m here? The Jianghu Order issued by the Grand Elder from my house, I believe Hall Master Tian should have heard of it."
Tian Jingsheng smiled awkwardly, "I did hear about it."
"Good that you’ve heard, there’s a Separation Tower base under your jurisdiction. It’s reasonable for us to come and remove it, after all, it’s also to rid you, Hall Master Tian, of hidden dangers."
"What? There’s a Separation Tower base under my jurisdiction?" Tian Jingsheng feigned ignorance and said in shock.
Shen Yunshen didn’t expose him, just chuckled lightly.
"So Hall Master Tian was unaware of it, I even thought that the Separation Tower could open such a large enterprise in White Tiger City with your permission."
Though anger simmered in Tian Jingsheng’s heart, he could only feign ignorance to the end.
He forced a bitter smile and said, "I truly wasn’t aware. If I had known, how could I allow such a thing to happen?"
Shen Yunshen nodded, "That’s good. I also don’t think Hall Master Tian is such a fool who fails to discern profit from loss for trivial gains."
Tian Jingsheng’s expression changed slightly but he still remained silent.
"To avoid harming the innocent, I set a fire to disperse the crowd. Now, the people from Separation Tower have been completely eradicated. The rest is for you, Hall Master, to handle. Farewell."
Having said this, Shen Yunshen didn’t wait for Tian Jingsheng to respond and left with Zhao Ya and the others.
Tian Jingsheng’s face turned blue and then red, wanting to lash out but not daring to.
Because he understood Shen Yunshen’s strength very well.
Back in its prime at Azure Dragon Temple, he was a standout presence.
Though Tian Jingsheng’s strength had also reached the peak of Meridian Opening, it still paled compared to Shen Yunshen.
If it really came to a fight, he would surely lose.
Moreover, even though this was his home turf, that person who had silently poisoned all the city gate guards also made Tian Jingsheng uneasy.
So even if it came to a group fight, he wouldn’t gain any advantage, instead, he’d only bring shame upon himself.
He pondered back and forth like this until Shen Yunshen and his group had already left, and he finally let out a deep sigh.
It all comes down to strength.
Even though Azure Dragon Temple is now divided into two and far less formidable than before,
its depth and heritage are still unmatched by his small White Tiger Hall.
At the same time, Tian Jingsheng suddenly made a realization.
After laying low all these years, the sudden major move by South Canglong is obviously to make an example out of Separation Tower to assert dominance.
Once Separation Tower is indeed uprooted and eliminated by Shen Yunshen and his group, South Canglong will undoubtedly gain a significant boost in momentum.
But would North Canglong just watch this development and do nothing?
And would the other sects of the Thirteen Sects Beyond the World tolerate a fallen tiger regaining strength?
It seems that the lands Beyond the World will cease to be peaceful from now on.
"Pass down the order, today’s event cannot be casually mentioned. If anyone asks, just say that I informed Azure Dragon Temple to eliminate the Separation Tower base. Do not mention anything else, particularly the city gate guards being poisoned. Understood?" Tian Jingsheng ordered with a dark expression.
His subordinates naturally did not dare to defy him and all consented.
Meanwhile, Zhao Ya and Shen Yunshen and the others had already reached a forest thirty miles from White Tiger City.
They took a short break here.
Shen Yunshen glanced back, seeing no one chasing, he couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle.
"This Tian Jingsheng is growing more timid with age."
"I thought even if he didn’t dare confront us directly, he’d at least send a few to secretly follow and see what we’re up to. Yet he doesn’t even have that courage, no wonder White Tiger Hall remains a second-rate sect all this time."
Zhao Ya watched from the side, feeling quite amused.
He realized this Shen Yunshen not only had a foul temper but was also quite combative.
Earlier in White Tiger City, Shen Yunshen’s sarcasm almost spelled out the word ’provocation’.
If Tian Jingsheng had dared to say anything then, Zhao Ya suspected Shen Yunshen would have fought on the spot.
"Are we heading to Jade Dragon City next?" Zhao Ya asked.
"Yes, since we know there’s a base in Jade Dragon City, we should naturally press the advantage. Rest for a moment, then we’ll travel through the night, or it’ll be too late once the news spreads."
"Understood."
Zhao Ya had no objections to this.
In fact, throughout this trip to White Tiger City, he was the most relaxed.
Since from start to finish, apart from traveling with the group, Zhao Ya didn’t even have to lift a hand.
Not just him, the other elders didn’t have to do much either, as Shen Yunshen handled almost everything.
Seeing Shen Yunshen’s excited look, Zhao Ya even doubted whether he considered this task like a vacation trip and was enjoying it thoroughly.
After resting for a while, Shen Yunshen waved his hand.
"Let’s go."
The distance from White Tiger City to Jade Dragon City exceeded eight hundred miles. Zhao Ya had traveled this route once when he first arrived at the lands Beyond the World, taking over two hours.
This time, his strength had improved significantly, so his speed was naturally faster.
Shen Yunshen’s strength was even more unfathomable, so he ran in the front all the way.
Zhao Ya followed closely behind, with the rest of the elders trailing further.
Zhao Ya didn’t find it alarming, but the longer they ran, the more these elders were astonished.
For solely body techniques and speed, Zhao Ya, a disciple, had already surpassed them.
Considering the previous rumors, these elders could no longer regard Zhao Ya as an ordinary disciple.
As for Zhao Ya, he felt increasingly relaxed as he ran.
Because it was a starry night, and as he ran, Zhao Ya quietly channeled the Star-devouring True Power, silently absorbing the omnipresent starlight.
Since his body technique advanced to the Snow-Stepping Traceless Realm, Zhao Ya no longer needed to deliberately perform his body techniques.
Everything had become a natural instinct.
His body would instinctively choose the most relaxed and effortless way to travel, without any need for Zhao Ya to worry.
So Zhao Ya’s mind gradually immersed in the cultivation of Star-devouring True Power.
The True Power in his Dantian and Ren and Du Meridians became even more radiant.
Suddenly.
The Star-devouring True Power advancing to the Cizze Acupoint of the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian subtly moved, then without needing Zhao Ya to direct, the True Power advanced again.
The forward Kongzui Acupoint didn’t even pose the slightest hindrance, and was broken through directly.
Next were the Lie Que and Jingqu Acupoints.
Upon reaching the Taiyuan Acupoint, the True Power slightly eased.
When Zhao Ya thought that breaking through three acupoints continuously, totaling six acupoints, was already the limit,
The Star-devouring True Power suddenly advanced again, directly breaking through the Taiyuan Acupoint, finally reaching the Yujie Acupoint at the wrist.
At this point, only the Yujie and Shaoshang Acupoints remained unblocked in the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian.
Such progress speed was akin to a rocket.
And as long as the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian was successfully developed, Zhao Ya was confident that his strength would leap forward another level.
By then, besides top-level Meridian Opening experts like Shen Yunshen, who couldn’t be fathomed by common standards, and Guo Luming, whose realm was unknown and likely in the Primordial Sea realm, Zhao Ya was confident he could not lose to anyone.
Just as Zhao Ya was secretly excited, Shen Yunshen who was running suddenly turned his head slightly surprised and glanced at him.
Strange.
Why had Ya’s aura suddenly grown a bit stronger?
Though the change was subtle, it couldn’t escape Shen Yunshen’s notice.
He looked at Zhao Ya with surprise, wondering if some insight could be gained while running?
Zhao Ya also noticed Shen Yunshen’s inquisitive gaze and couldn’t help but smile.
"I suddenly realized something." Zhao Ya said softly.
Shen Yunshen understood and then nodded.
"Focus on traveling, it’s best not to cultivate while on the move to avoid deviating from the path."
"Understood." Zhao Ya replied.
Then the group ran continuously for an hour, crossing several hundred miles, reaching the front of Jade Dragon City at the foot of Jade Dragon Mountain, just as dawn was about to break.