The Chaos Spirit Bead returned, carrying ancient and formidable spiritual energy, and all of Black Water City was filled with jubilation. As Hu Feng led his team through the city gates, crowds of townspeople swarmed forward to welcome them. Cheers and applause thundered, while fresh flowers and words of praise washed over the group like a tide. Su Wanqing's eyes turned red. Striding swiftly forward, she threw herself into Hu Feng's arms and reproached him affectionately, "My husband, you're finally back! You had me worried sick!"
Hu Feng gently patted her back and soothed her in a soft voice, "Wanqing, I'm back. This trip has yielded a bountiful harvest. From now on, with this spirit bead protecting Black Water City, we will surely enjoy lasting peace and security." With that, he solemnly produced the Chaos Spirit Bead from his embrace. The bead shimmered with flowing light, drawing sidelong glances of awe from everyone around.
The crowd then gathered at the central hub of the city defense formation. Qingyan Sword Venerable wore a solemn expression as he received the spirit bead with both hands. Muttering an incantation, he slowly embedded it into the core groove of the formation. In an instant, the formation blazed with brilliant light, its circulating spiritual energy instantly multiplying several times over. Runes slithered like living creatures, shooting a beam of light straight into the firmament, and the entire Black Water City became enshrouded in a dazzling curtain …
Chapter 39