Shi Lang and Lao Yuesha had finished dealing with the Juan family people and left the ce after cleaning their tracks. Before leaving, Lao Yuesha asked him, "Xiao Lang, what do you think you would achieve by triggering Juan Xian like this?"


    Shi Lang replied with ease, "Some moves are not made to win the battle, but to let them know there is someone out there who is capable of attacking them. Now they will search for me, but with all the people in the expedition vanished, and no leads, they will fail miserably and go crazy thinking that the enemy is stronger than them, and they will panic.


    Some part of their brain, heart and soul will always be wary."


    Lao Yuesha did not expect him to think so far ahead. To her this move was just an act of vengeance, however, Shi Lang was able to look past his hatred and back his move with logic, this made her pray for his enemies.


    A calmer sea must be feared and respected for it can cause great waves of turmoil to the careless, and Shi Lang was a fitting personification of this idiom. His name meant a stone that created waves.


    The two of them traveled for another week, and were about to enter the city when Shi Lang received a message on hismunicator. He looked at the content and sent back a reply, "Happy Birthday Xiao Yu, Master is out traveling to a big city in the Easter Continent, don''t worry about me, I am fine. You all should look after each other, I will wait for you here."


    Fairy Moon Jade must havee out of the gateway tomunicate with Tsuu Ching and found some time to check on him. Shi Lang did not disappoint and replied right away. His disciples cared a lot about him. This was the least he could do for them.


    ...


    After one more night of travel the duo arrived at the summit of a mountain, and Shi Lang looked below as he asked, "That is the Easter Heaven City?"


    Lao Yuesha nodded and said, "Yes, that is the eastern heaven. All the big forces have their homes there."


    Shi Lang nodded, Lao Yuesha had told him this before, but even then, watching this behemoth of a city sparkling like a pond of stars in the dark of the night made him feel awe. He was from a lower realm but the concept of light and activity in his mind was even more clearer than the people in the immortal world.


    The myriad snake noticed this and asked, "What do you think? Is it good?"


    Shi Lang nodded slowly and said, "Indeed a marvelous ce."


    Lao Yuesha said, "This ce is ranked fifth in the biggest cities in the eastern continent."


    The Terran nodded, he could tell from the pride in her voice that she was flexing. He did notment, and just scanned the ce with the satellite in the void. He was going to have the Asura Hall grow into a force that would terrorize the people when theye forward.


    The recipe of the aura cleansing pill had already been sent back, and they were nning to set up a base outside the cage world in theing five years when the strongest of them have reached the peak of blood refining, and also Dao Spirit Fusion.


    Shi Lang had told the Martial Council before leaving, that anyone who is not strong enough when they go out, should stay inside and help those who have better potential. If they acted selfishly, he would look for them.


    It was not that he wanted to make the people to leave everything and care about his issues, but he only wanted the people to know that only the strong had a say in the world outside that cage.


    While he was thinking about various things, they had descended the mountain and came to the city gate. This city was thousands of kilometers wide in radius, and it was filled with people to the brim. Even from the city gate, Shi Lang could sense the vibrating sound waves.


    There was a camp at the city gates, and there were at least five hundred Dao Soldiers and five Dao Generals present. Shi Lang walked close to Lao Yuesha, but his steps were stable and his back was straight. The guard looked at the two of them as they entered the small office.


    Lao Yuesha looked at a soldier behind the table and took out a token. The soldier examined the token and said, "You may enter the city."


    She nodded, and just when she was about to move, the soldier said, "The city is on high alert, we will need to check yourpanion."


    Lao Yuesha was surprised and then asked, "Because of the Martial Spirit Hall selection?"


    The soldier nodded and ced a silver ball on the table. He said, "Boy, ce your hand on it and channel your spiritual energy."


    Shi Lang frowned and asked, "What is this ball?"


    The guard replied, "Spirit Testing Ball. Hurry up, we haven''t got the whole day."


    He did not wish to be talking to a weakling in the beginning of the Dao Soldier Realm. (In the previous chapter it was said that he was still at the peak of the Immortal Sovereign realm but that was a mistake. The budding Dao Flower in his foundation is the sign of Dao Soldier realm. Apologies.)


    Shi Lang did not mind it, the strong had the capability to be arrogant. He ced his right-hand on the ball and ran his spiritual energy through the silver ball, however, he could sense the multiple eyes located on his back.


    The guards would take immediate action if he had any ws. The ball glowed with white light and then it gradually dimmed. The guard took out a wooden token and said, "You may leave, this token will allow you to stay inside till you are done with the examination. After that, if you did not pass the exam you will have to leave the city or pay the fee to stay in."


    Shi Lang nodded and left after epting the token. As he left the few guards talked among themselves and one of them asked, "Ling Yuan, what do you think? That brat would make it through the Martial Spirit Hall?"


    Ling Yuan shook his head with an amused expression on his face.


    ...


    Lao Yuesha said, "Don''t mind them, they are all a rough bunch."


    Shi Lang shook his head and said, "You think I would care about the people I am not going to meet for the second time?"


    The snakedy did not say anything, she realized that she was thinking a bit too much. She smiled and said, "Did you see? I am so caring towards you."


    Shi Lang rolled his eyes and remarked, "You did not seem to care when your punch caused my chest to cave in."


    Lao Yuesha was immediately humbled and snorted as she mumbled, "Ungrateful brat."


    She bought him to a brightly lit inn, this ce was white and many people were gathered outside. Thedy shook her head and said, "Move aside!"


    Her sonorous tone caused the people to move aside, and Shi Lang spotted ady who looked astoundingly simr to Amelia. His heart beat picked up pace, but just when his heart wanted to charge at the person, his mind and body did not flinch. On the contrary he raised his spear and moved forward.


    Lao Yuesha patted his shoulder and said, "Sister Yue, he snapped out of the mor, take it down."


    The face of thedy morphed and she assumed her real face. It waspletely different from Amelia. Shi Lang was still staring at her with his blood colored eyes and hair. Lao Yuesha sighed and said, "Xiao Lang, calm down."


    Shi Lang closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths to calm his mind. He bowed to thedy and said, "I apologize for losing my calm, your illusion is very strong, Senior."


    Thedy gazed at him for a prolonged second and then shook her head before saying, "You did not do anything wrong. The face you saw is of someone you love and respect a lot, so it was amon and quick reaction to point your killing intent at me. Sister Yuesha, You have found a good student."


    Shi Lang cupped his fists in thanks, and Lao Yuesha said, "Go in, and tell them you are with me, they will give you a room."


    Shi Lang nodded and entered the building. Lady Yue asked, "Is this kid a genius?"


    Lao Yuesha locked her sense at him and after he was out of the earshot she nodded as she said, "If he can have some resources, he would be a pinnacle genius."


    These words shocked thedy before her. Lao Yuesha had never praised a young man this much, however, it was evident from her praise that she held Shi Lang in a high regard, otherwise he would not be allowed to step in the building.