The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1238 - Chapter 1238 Chapter 1237 Defending Qian Country

Chapter 1238: Chapter 1237: Defending Qian Country Chapter 1238: Chapter 1237: Defending Qian Country Qian Country had long since received news from the Pill Alliance, aware that Fang Lin would bring people to guard Qian Country. Therefore, Emperor Yang Jianye of Qian Country and Purple Mist Sect Master Han Luoyun had been waiting to welcome the arrival of Fang Lin and his group.

Behind the two men, each was accompanied by top experts from the Qian royal family and the Purple Mist Sect–all the notable experts of Qian Country were present here.

Originally, there was a Li Family in Qian Country, but the last time Fang Lin returned to Qian Country, he had slain most of the Li Family’s members. Now, the Li Family was no longer influential, merely struggling on within Qian Country.

Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun’s expressions were somewhat complex. Fang Lin had emerged from Qian Country, once a disciple of the Purple Mist Sect, but now, Fang Lin had reached heights that were unattainable for both of them, a renowned figure throughout the Nine Countries.

Now that Fang Lin had returned to guard Qian Country, how could Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun’s feelings not be complex?

Of course, aside from complexity, Han Luoyun also felt considerable relief. Fang Lin had once been his disciple, a talent that emerged from his Purple Mist Sect, and now that he had reached such heights, Han Luoyun felt joy in his heart.

“He’s here.” As the Flying Boat approached, Yang Jianye spoke and then quickly went forward with Han Luoyun to greet them.

On the Flying Boat, Fang Lin had also spotted Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun. He immediately turned to Zhou Meng and the others, saying, “Follow me.”

Zhou Meng smirked, appearing somewhat indifferent, but still followed Fang Lin together with the others, leaving the Flying Boat.

Fang Lin waved his hand, stowing away the Flying Boat, then led Zhou Meng and the others as they flew towards Han Luoyun and Yang Jianye.

Though Zhou Meng and his group did not intentionally release any presence, they were nonetheless masters of the Spirit Source realm, and an incredibly formidable aura naturally emanated from them.

Martial Artists not too far behind in Cultivation or of comparable levels would not feel this pressure as overwhelmingly, but for Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun, with their limited cultivation and the vast gap with Spirit Source experts, they felt immediately overwhelmed by Zhou Meng and his group’s aura as they approached, struggling to remain calm and feeling a deep-seated reverence from the bottom of their hearts.

Han Luoyun and Yang Jianye were slightly better off; after all, as top figures of Qian Country, they were well-traveled and had encountered Spirit Source experts before, so although internally unsettled, they managed to keep their expressions unchanged.

However, the experts from the Purple Mist Sect and royal family following them were different. Their Cultivation was not as high as Yang Jianye’s and Han Luoyun’s. Under the pressure of the Spirit Source masters, their expressions were solemn, and some even showed fear.

When Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun saw Fang Lin approaching, they clasped their fists in a greeting gesture: “We greet Lord Fang.”

Fang Lin primarily held the title of Lord of North Town Hall, although he had not returned to North Town Hall for some time. However, the top leaders of the Pill Alliance had not stripped Fang Lin of his lordship, so wherever Fang Lin went in the Nine Countries, he was respectfully addressed as Lord Fang.

Fang Lin smiled and also clasped his fists, bowing slightly, “Your Majesty and Sect Master Han are too polite. Both of you are my seniors; such a grand gesture really overwhelms your junior.”

Behind Fang Lin, Zhou Meng, seeing Fang Lin being so courteous to two Spirit Vein Martial Artists, felt even more disdainful. Merely two Spirit Vein Martial Artists, was such politeness necessary? Even if these two were old acquaintances of yours, Fang Lin, your status has long since changed; doesn’t such courtesy degrade your current standing?

After exchanging pleasantries with Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun, Fang Lin also greeted some old acquaintances from the Purple Mist Sect and the royal family.

Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun brought people that Fang Lin mostly recognized; some he was quite familiar with, others not so much, but all could exchange a few words with Fang Lin.

Fang Lin didn’t put on any airs, and during the warm exchange, he didn’t come across as superior, making these experts from Qian Country feel at ease.

At least, Fang Lin was still the same person, and his status hadn’t changed him.

However, Fang Lin could still feel that, despite lowering his stance and being no different from before, these old friends from Qian Country still felt somewhat restrained by Fang Lin’s status, which was inevitable. Even if Fang Lin hadn’t changed, this inevitable alteration was beyond his control.

Subsequently, the group followed Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun into Qian Country, discussing how to defend Qian Country along the way.

Regarding the current state of the great war between the Nine Countries and the Seven Seas, the two also shared their opinions and ideas with Fang Lin.

Fang Lin could tell that Han Luoyun and Yang Jianye were very worried about the safety of Qian Country. The attack from the Seven Seas and the three sects was fierce, and the flames of war had spread from the Upper Three Countries to the Middle Three Kingdoms. No one knew when the fire would reach the Lower Three Kingdoms.

The Upper Three Countries and the Middle Three Kingdoms had the ability to contend with the Seven Seas and the three sects, but the Lower Three Kingdoms, with its limited space and few experts, how could it compete with the Seven Seas and the three sects?

Han Luoyun and Yang Jianye also knew that the important figures of the Upper Three Countries had probably already prepared to abandon the Lower Three Kingdoms. After all, the significance of the Lower Three Kingdoms was minimal. Even if it were lost, it wouldn’t significantly impact the situation in the Nine Countries, and there was no need to divert forces to defend it.

Therefore, once the Seven Seas and the three sects attacked, the destruction of the Lower Three Kingdoms was almost certain.

The important figures of the Upper Three Countries might not care, but the people of the Lower Three Kingdoms could not help but worry. Han Luoyun and Yang Jianye were top experts of Qian Country, and their roots were also in Qian Country; they could not leave and were almost bound to the fate of Qian Country.

Before Fang Lin’s arrival, the two had almost prepared to share the fate of Qian Country.

Now that Fang Lin had brought a group of Spirit Source experts, Yang Jianye and Han Luoyun felt much more relieved. With these Spirit Source experts present, they believed that they had the power to resist the attacks of the Seven Seas and the three sects.

After entering Qian Country, Fang Lin did not delay and immediately deployed fifteen Spirit Source Elders, sending them to three borders of Qian Country, with each city guarded by five Spirit Source experts.

As for the remaining border, there was no great concern; the Seven Seas and the three sects were unlikely to go so far out of their way to attack Qian Country. With the strength of the Seven Seas and the three sects, there was no need to make a detour when they could attack from the nearest direction.

Zhou Meng and the last five Spirit Source Martial Artists were kept by Fang Lin at his side to help defend the Qian Capital.

On the other hand, Fang Lin also didn’t quite trust Zhou Meng. If Zhou Meng were out of his sight, he might not obey his commands.

Upon arriving in the Qian Capital, Han Luoyun pulled Fang Lin aside to a secluded place.

“Fang Lin, it must not be easy to mobilize these Spirit Source experts you’ve brought,” Han Luoyun said meaningfully.