The next day, at the East City Branch of Dragon Gate City.
Just before departure, Su Yuan and Situ Qingyin arrived early at the square in front of the branch to wait.
At this moment, over thirty Dragon Sect members were already waiting in the square. They observed Su Yuan and Situ Qingyin with curiosity.
"Old Wang, who are these two kids? Do you know?"
"I heard they’re genius students from the Great Flame Country, coming with us to Snow Burial Plain."
"Students from the Great Flame? I’ve seen some genius students from the Black Snow Country, but it’s so dangerous at Snow Burial Plain. Aren’t we just sending two students to their deaths?"
"Heh, not necessarily. I heard they saved Master Lu at Qiuyun Mountain!"
"Saved Master Lu? Master Lu is Gold Level. Are they that powerful?"
"..."
As these Dragon Sect members were discussing, Su Yuan quickly scanned the crowd, roughly gauging their strength.
"Most of them are Silver Middle Stage experts, with five at Silver High Stage, and one seems to be at Silver Extreme."
Su Yuan whispered to Situ Qingyin.
Situ Qingyin nodded. Over the past few days, she had realized Su Yuan’s perception was stronger than most.
At this moment, Lu Qianqiu walked over.
"Brother Su, Miss Situ, you can just follow our Dragon Sect team today. It should take about a day to enter Snow Burial Plain."
"Thank you, Master Lu."
"Don’t mention it. It’s my duty."
Not long after, Lin Yue came over with a few people, including a tall young man in his twenties, about six feet one inch tall.
As Lin Yue walked, she frowned and said, "Lianyun, you shouldn’t go. If we find something good, you can still choose from it."
The tall young man replied nonchalantly, "Sister Yue, my father always taught me, ’Do it yourself, and you’ll have enough to eat.’ How can I casually take what my brothers find in the sect?
Besides, with such an exciting anomaly at Snow Burial Plain, even experts from the northern continent are coming. I have to check it out!"
"I think that’s the main reason..." Lin Yue shook her head, annoyed. "You, everything about you is good, but you just can’t sit still!
Let me tell you, quite a few sect members who went to explore earlier lost their lives. The situation in Snow Burial Plain is very unclear right now!"
"Don’t worry, Sister Yue, my dad arranged for Yu She and Fang Yue to protect me. Nothing will happen..."
While they were chatting, Lin Yue and the others arrived at the small square in front of the branch.
"Vice Leader Lin!" The thirty or so sect members in the square greeted in unison.
Then, everyone looked at the tall young man beside Lin Yue, seemingly familiar with him.
"Haha, Master Lianyun is going to Snow Burial Plain too!"
"That place is very unsafe. Should we scout ahead first?"
"..."
Lu Qianqiu’s expression changed slightly when he saw the tall young man and asked, "Lianyun, why are you here? Are you going to Snow Burial Plain too?"
"Yes, Uncle Lu. I heard there are many good things in the newly appeared areas!"
The tall young man smiled, then his eyes lit up as he saw Su Yuan and Situ Qingyin. He ran over excitedly.
"Are you two the academy geniuses from the Great Flame Country?" the tall young man asked, thrilled.
Su Yuan smiled, "I’m Su Yuan, and this is Situ Qingyin."
The tall young man laughed heartily, "Nice to meet you. I’m Qin Lianyun from Dragon Gate!"
Lu Qianqiu introduced, "Qin Lianyun, our City Lord’s son. We’ve watched him grow up. He has high talent and a likable personality. His only flaw is that he can’t stay idle and loves excitement."
Su Yuan looked at the youth before him. So this was the Dragon Gate Young Master, son of the famous Gold Level expert, Qin Xiangyang? A second-generation star of Dragon Gate!
He seemed to be in his twenties, at Silver High Stage. Quite impressive.
"Brother Su, Sister Yue said you are students from a top academy in the Great Flame Country. Can we have a friendly duel?"
Qin Lianyun’s eyes sparkled with excitement and fighting spirit, clearly interested in the geniuses from the Great Flame Country.
Hearing about a duel, the Dragon Sect members quickly cheered:
"Oh, great, a friendly match!"
"Brother Su, spar with our Young Master. Except for Captain Pan, none of us can beat him!"
"..."
Even Lin Yue and Lu Qianqiu, who were about to speak, paused.
Though Su Yuan had previously defeated the black-haired girl, Lu Qianqiu didn’t know how he did it and was curious about Su Yuan’s strength.
Lin Yue, having heard Lu Qianqiu’s report on the incident at Qiuyun Mountain, was similarly curious.
Su Yuan smiled, "Sure."
"Brother Su, you’re straightforward!"
"In that case, everyone else, step back a bit," Lin Yue instructed. "This isn’t a martial arts stage, so keep it simple. Don’t harm each other!"
Lin Yue meant not to use powerful skills.
"Good luck, Su Yuan! I’ll wait for you on the side."
Situ Qingyin knew this kind of duel didn’t require her to worry about Su Yuan. She cheered for him and stepped aside.
Su Yuan drew his Phoenix Perch Saber, while Qin Lianyun took out a long stick.
Qin Lianyun smirked, "Brother Su, I haven’t left the Black Wind Domain much. But I’ve sparred with many geniuses here and from Black Snow Country. Few are my match.
This is the first time I’ve met a young genius from the Great Flame Country. Please let me see what you can do!"
Su Yuan nodded slightly, "Alright, I won’t disappoint you."
Sensing the implicit confidence in Su Yuan’s voice, Qin Lianyun’s expression grew slightly serious.
Seeing Su Yuan not making the first move, Qin Lianyun gathered his energy and charged with his long stick!
Swiftly, in just a few steps, he reached Su Yuan. Concentrated Star Power infused the long stick as he swung it mightily!
"Mountain Shaking Stick!"
This move emphasized "strength"!
Concentrated, explosive power, augmented by Star Power, delivering several times the normal impact!
Qin Lianyun expected Su Yuan to dodge and parry with his sword. But even as the stick neared Su Yuan, he didn’t move.
Qin Lianyun, startled, instinctively withdrew some force.
The long stick passed through Su Yuan’s body and emerged on the other side.
"Uh?"
Qin Lianyun, experienced in battle, stayed calm. More Star Power surged into his stick as he attacked with blinding speed.
"Heavy Clouds Clearing Sky!"
This move emphasized "speed"!
In mere seconds, three to four dozen strikes fell on Su Yuan.
Yet none of them had any effect.
"Virtualization?"
Qin Lianyun’s eyes flashed with realization. At this moment, Su Yuan made his move.
Using a local transfer to avoid the Star Power-infused stick, Su Yuan crouched low and swiftly approached Qin Lianyun, twisting his blade to strike with the back of the saber against Qin Lianyun’s chest.
"Ugh!"
With a muffled groan, Qin Lianyun staggered back two or three steps from the impact. His chest tightened, and his face reddened.
"I accept your defeat," Su Yuan said calmly.
The Dragon Sect members were stunned by this unexpected ability.
So quickly, they’d defeated Master Lianyun?
Lin Yue frowned slightly, "Virtualization? No... it’s another form of power, though faint."
Because Su Yuan’s Star Power fluctuations were subtle, Lin Yue couldn’t tell exactly how he avoided Qin Lianyun’s attacks.
"Ha, ha..."
Coughing twice, Qin Lianyun composed himself.
"Impressive, Brother Su!" Qin Lianyun gazed at Su Yuan, not with anger but with joy. He approached Su Yuan, excited.
"Brother Su, that quick switch between illusion and reality was amazing! I had no time to defend, truly impressive!
Great Flame Country’s geniuses are indeed powerful, far stronger than those I’ve faced from Black Snow Country!"
Listening beside them, Situ Qingyin silently shook her head. Great Flame’s geniuses weren’t always this strong. Qin Lianyun just happened to encounter the most exceptional one...
"Brother Su, let’s spar again when we return from Snow Burial Plain!"
Su Yuan was about to respond when Lin Yue interjected, "Brother Su, your strength is indeed extraordinary. Lianyun, that’s enough. Don’t bother our guests further!"
Qin Lianyun pouted, "Yes, Sister Yue."
Clearly, Lin Yue could somewhat control the City Lord’s son.
But Qin Lianyun quickly winked at Su Yuan and whispered, "Brother Su, let’s talk on the road."
Su Yuan smiled. He could tell Qin Lianyun was quite the fervent warrior.
Lin Yue addressed the group, "Alright, you’ve seen enough excitement. Let’s head to Snow Burial Plain.
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This time, Pan Long will lead the exploration in Snow Burial Plain. Pan Long, be cautious. Don’t be reckless. Report any significant discoveries, and we’ll decide accordingly."
Pan Long, the only one among the thirty Plus silver-level members to reach Silver Extreme, responded immediately, "Yes, Vice Leader Lin!"
Lin Yue nodded, "Moreover, there are many forces in Snow Burial Plain now. Not just our Black Wind Domain factions, but also Black Snow Country and nations and forces from the northern continent, all seeking treasures in the secret realm.
Unless necessary, avoid conflicts with others!
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But if conflict arises and we have the right, Dragon Sect doesn’t fear anyone. Understood!"
The Dragon Sect members responded in unison, "Understood!"
Perhaps due to their unity and loyalty, the Dragon Sect members had a strong sense of community and belonging.
Lin Yue called over the two men following Qin Lianyun, sternly instructing, "Yu She, Fang Yue, protect Lianyun well. We can’t afford any mishaps!"
Yu She and Fang Yue replied, "Don’t worry, Vice Leader Lin. As long as we draw breath, we won’t let anything happen to Master Lianyun!"
Lin Yue nodded, trusting these two.
Yu She and Fang Yue were elite members.
Both reached Silver Extreme and owned blue Soul Cards, stronger than Pan Long!
Additionally, they usually acted together, having developed strong coordination over years.
Even against Gold Level, they could hold their own, forming the strongest Silver-level duo in the sect.
With these two, protecting Qin Lianyun in Snow Burial Plain seemed feasible.
Moreover, Lin Yue was reassured by the special items City Lord provided Qin Lianyun.
Including a "Directional Transfer Talisman," which could preset a transfer mark and teleport to the mark upon activation.
Even in Snow Burial Plain, this talisman worked.
Lin Yue addressed the group loudly, "Alright, if you’re ready, let’s set off!"
"Alright!"
They responded and headed toward Snow Burial Plain...