Chapter 529:  Some People Are Still at the Starting Line, but I Had Reached the Finishing Line

　　Half a month had passed in the blink of an eye.

　　The Jade Emperor used the entire workforce of the Heavenly Palace and finally listed out a descriptive Area of the Gods situation.

　　A map was also attached but it was very messy. Big forces and cities were marked, along with information on the cities.

　　With the information, Li Nianfan had a clearer understanding of the Area of the Gods. It was quite helpful.

　　At the same time, he was sentimental about the changes of the Eldritch World.

　　“I can’t believe so many forces joined us. It’s getting crowded.”

　　‘The Legendary Demon Sect that cultivates with the Demons. The Witchcraft Sect in the South Hill Maze. The Empaths that cultivate Human Emotions, and all sorts of Demons and Magical Beasts…’

　　Of course, there was a lot of havoc, too.

　　As the old saying went, ‘There’s little common ground between people with different principles.’ There was also another saying, ‘Hundreds of flowers that bloom together, die together.’

　　Whether the battles were between good and evil, or battles between their own kind, battles were bound to happen at any given moment in the Area of the Gods. It would definitely be interesting.

　　Li Nianfan smiled and said, “Good. Everything’s ready. We’re good to go.”

　　The Jade Emperor said, “Lord Saint, if you run into any trouble, just say the word. Someone from the Heavenly Palace will get there as soon as possible.”

　　“Alright. I won’t be courteous then,” Li Nianfan laughed and casually said.

　　Deep down, he knew that he would not run into any trouble.

　　Daji and Fire Phoenix were with him. No one would dare get close to them.

　　Also, he had the defense Immortal Item on. His life was insured. Moreover, he could activate his Deluxe Merit Flesh. He did not think he was invincible, but no one would dare mess with him.

　　He had to check out the bustling Area of the Gods.

　　When he arrived at the Eldritch World, he wanted to check out the different world. The Eldritch World once again shifted and changed. He had also improved. It was a waste not to travel and experience different cultures.

　　The Jade Emperor followed Li Nianfan to the door of the four-part architecture.

　　As they almost said their farewells, Li Nianfan suddenly asked with curiosity, “Oh yeah. Emperor, you guys must be busy lately?”

　　“Sigh. Don’t even mention it.”

　　The Jade Emperor looked troubled and worried. They were not only busy, they were busier than ever.

　　Various forces had risen in the realms. They had Ghost troubles, Demon troubles, and evil forces. In a short amount of time, havoc rained down on them and peaked like crazy. Various powerful forces were dying to make a move. Some were also scheming in secrecy.

　　Most importantly, no powerful sects cared about the Heavenly Palace.

　　The Jade Emperor felt like it was déjà vu.

　　It was just like when the Heavenly Palace first started. The religious sects, Humans, Dragons, Demons, and all the others ignored the Heavenly Palace.

　　Of course, things were much more complex than before because there were too many sects and Orthodoxies.

　　The Heavenly Palace was responsible for managing the three realms. Even the Jade Emperor wanted to laugh at how ridiculous it was.

　　They could never manage the Area of the Gods with their capabilities. It was the Area of the Gods. They could only try to do their best.

　　The Jade Emperor thought of something. He said, “To be honest, Lord Saint. The Heavenly Palace set up a new Orthodoxy, called the White Jade Capital. Lady Luo Shiyu suggested the name. She was inspired by one of your poems, Lord Saint.”

　　“Majestic White Jade Capital. Twelve towers and five city gates. I’m not ordinary. I leadeth an Immortal life. It was an old poem. I can’t believe that Luo Shiyu still remembers that.” Li Nianfan had to chuckle. He sounded like he missed the old times.

　　Back then, Nanan insisted on cultivating. He gave her a poem to encourage her. The girl was an extraordinary cultivator. She was probably exploring in the Area of the Gods.

　　The Jade Emperor spoke from the heart, “The poem’s fantastic. Only you can recite it well, Lord Saint. It’s unforgettable.”

　　“I was just following the artistic culture. Alright. It’s time to say farewell.”

　　Li Nianfan saluted the Jade Emperor and said, “Emperor, this is our farewell. If you don’t mind, you can tell Xiao Bai to hand you some candy. We have a lot of candy at home. Think of it as my wedding candy. I hope everyone can try it.”

　　The Jade Emperor was overjoyed. He hurriedly said with excitement, “Hey, of course, I don’t mind. I don’t mind at all. Thanks, Lord Saint!”

　　It was super nice to work for the expert. Every visit and occasional help would end up with huge rewards. It was unimaginable.

　　The powerful forces in the Area of the Gods would fight. They fought hard for the occasional opportunities. The Jade Emperor wanted to laugh.

　　‘You guys are at the starting line, but I’m already at the finish line.

　　‘Why aren’t we the same? It’s because the bigshots we bootlick aren’t the same.’

　　The Jade Emperor merrily went off to take some candy from Xiao Bai. Li Nianfan walked down the mountain with Daji and Fire Phoenix.

　　Just like usual, Fire Phoenix turned into a little red bird and rested on his shoulder.

　　The trip truly felt convenient.

　　The mountains were much higher. The nearby Fallen Town was far away from the Fallen Immortal Mountain. He wondered where it was.

　　Li Nianfan picked an estimated direction for Fallen Town and rode on clouds.

　　They were flying fast, but they still flew for an hour. There was no sight of any cities. They saw a Passageway at the bottom of their feet. So, they landed on the Passageway and walked.

　　It was clear that they went off in the wrong direction. They flew to a further area.

　　However, the three of them were out for a trip. They did not have a goal, so they did not mind it that much.

　　Since there was a Passageway, it meant that there was a village or a town nearby. There would at least be some residents. Li Nianfan was about to ask someone for directions.

　　Clop! Clop!

　　Soon, they heard horses galloping. Then, they saw a leisure horse carriage.

　　The horse rider was an old man. He had a horsewhip in hand, occasionally whipping the two horses that pulled the carriage. They stumbled forward on the uneven Passageway.

　　He did not expect to see people on the Passageway, so he naturally looked at Li Nianfan with curiosity. His eyes almost popped out from his skull as he stared. He almost fell from the horse carriage. The old man hurriedly shook his head and looked away. He did not dare to look anymore.

　　‘She’s too pretty. Is she a Goddess from Heaven?’

　　The horse carriage got closer. Li Nianfan saluted and asked, “Sir, can you stop the horse carriage for a moment?”

　　Neigh!

　　The old man tugged on the ropes, but he had his head down. He asked, “Young man, are you trying to hitchhike?”

　　“Sir, what are you…?”

　　The old man hurriedly said, “Young man, your lady’s too pretty to look at. I can’t live peacefully anymore if I keep looking at her.”

　　Li Nianfan had to laugh awkwardly.

　　Truthfully, he already tried to tone it down. He told Fire Phoenix to transform into a little red bird, and he told Daji to dress more plainly. She also used makeup to look more approachable, but she was still intimidatingly gorgeous. It could not be helped.

　　Li Nianfan asked, “Sir, I want to ask. How do we get to Fallen Town?”

　　“Fallen Town? That’s so far away.”

　　The old man was taken aback. He said, “I’ve been to Fallen Town multiple times before the Area of the Gods. But now, a lot of locations have shifted. The distance between places has also become further. You can’t reach there without spending half a month.”

　　“I see…”

　　Li Nianfan mumbled to himself. Then, he said in an indifferent tone, “Can you give us a ride to the nearest town? Money isn’t a problem.”

　　The old man smiled earnestly, “Of course. Hop in, young man.”

　　Li Nianfan and Daji got on the carriage. The horses kept going.

　　‘This young man’s so lucky. He married a lady as beautiful as a Goddess’, the old man thought to himself as he steered the carriage. He was incredibly envious. He thought about his own wife and felt bitter.

　　‘But, ordinary people can’t handle such a pretty wife.’

　　He comforted himself. He felt internally stirred on the way. The horses kept going until they reached an intersection.

　　The elder used his whip. He was familiar with the place. His instinct was to head into one of the roads. Suddenly, he tugged on the ropes. He stopped the carriage on a whim.

　　After a short moment, he made some sort of decision. He pulled the ropes and steered the carriage onto the other road…