The next early morning, sunlight like fine gauze filtered through the treetops, gently blanketing the campsite of Xu Shang and Ling Zhuer. Awakened by the call of nature, the two quickly packed their belongings and, facing the rising sun, set out on a new journey toward the Burning Heaven Empire.
After a day of trekking, they finally reached the border of the Burning Heaven Empire. The climate here was sweltering, the earth seemingly enveloped by endless heatwaves, but for cultivators, this was merely a brush of scenery along the journey.
They chose a local-style inn as a place to rest. Inside, the inn was brightly lit and bustling with voices, crowded with all sorts of people and brimming with lively energy.
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