Chapter 2228 Traverse



2228 Traverse

With several hours to spare before midnight, Yun Lintian opted for another stroll through the bustling city streets.

As he exited the lively tavern, oblivious to the watchful eyes following him from the shadows. Were he to turn, he'd recognize them instantly - the women from the Misty Cloud Palace he'd encountered back in the Great Wilderness Realm.

"lle possesses a remarkable courage," the tallest woman of the group remarked, her voice imbued with the unfathomable aura of a God Ascension Realm cultivator.

Yun Lintian, oblivious to their scrutiny thanks to her masterful concealment technique, continued walking.

"Should we allow him to board that ship, Ninth Elder?" Yun Rouxi, the youngest direct disciple of the current palace master, inquired with a hint of curiosity.

Yun Liuli, the Ninth Elder, responded with stoic calm. 'His fate rests on his own shoulders. Our responsibility is solely to ensure he doesn't endanger the palace.

Yun Rouxi's lips pursed into a sympathetic frown as she watched Yun Lintian's retreating figure. "There's something more to him," another woman chimed in, her gaze lingering on Yun Lintian's back. Ilaving observed him for a considerable time, she couldn't shake the feeling of an underlying depth to his power.

Yun Liuli's eyes flickered ever so slightly, betraying an unspoken thought. The true nature of her contemplation remained shrouded in mystery.

As midnight approached, Yun Lintian made his way to the docks, his footsteps echoing in the deserted streets. The abandoned warehouse loomed in the distance, a dark silhouette against the moonlit sky.

The cloaked figure materialized from the shadows, his eyes gleaming in the moonlight. "Are you ready?" he asked, his voice a menacing whisper.

A curt nod from Yun Lintian was his only response as he followed the cloaked figure onto a sleek, black vessel that seemed to vanish into the night.

Suddenly, a commotion erupted near the bow of the ship. A group of cultivators had gathered around a young woman, their voices raised in anger and accusation.

"Thief!" one of them shouted, pointing an accusing finger at the woman. "You stole my spirit stones!"

The woman, a petite figure with fiery red hair and a defiant expression, stood her ground, her hands clenched into fists. "I did no such thing!" she retorted, her voice ringing with indignation. "You're trying to frame me!"

The accuser, a burly man with a thick beard and a menacing scowl, stepped forward, his aura flaring with rage. "Don't lie to me, you little wretch!" he growled. "I saw you with my own eyes!" The woman's eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint appearing in their depths. "If you want to accuse me, then prove it!" she challenged.

The situation escalated quickly, with both sides hurling insults and threats. A tense silence fell over the deck as the other cultivators watched, their eyes wide with anticipation.

Yun Lintian, however, remained a stoic observer. A single glance at the scene revealed the situation with clarity - the burly man was attempting to frame the woman.

The confrontation continued to escalate, with the accuser growing increasingly agitated. He

lunged at the woman, his fist raised in a threatening gesture.

The woman, however, was prepared. She sidestepped his attack with lightning speed, her movements fluid and graceful. With a swift counterattack, she sent the burly man sprawling to the deck, a look of shock and pain etched on his face.

A gasp of surprise arose from the onlookers, their eyes widening in disbelief. The woman had effortlessly defeated a cultivator at the Divine Emperor Realm, a feat that few could accomplish. The burly man, humiliated and enraged, scrambled to his feet, his eyes blazing with fury. He drew his sword, its blade gleaming in a cold light, and charged at the woman once more. This time, the woman didn't dodge. She met his attack head-on, her own sword flashing with

blinding speed.

Bang!

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