Chapter 1659: Chapter 817: Secret Realm, Flame Valley
“We still need to remind the Alliance that the edge of the Ice Plateau may no longer be safe, and that patrols and explorations need to be strengthened.”
Luo Chen stood up, patted the dust off his body, and looked determinedly into the distance.
“Let’s go, Qing Shuang. We have a lot to do when we get back to the Alliance.”
Qing Shuang also stood up, her eyes flickering with a determined light.
“Let’s go.”
The two of them set their minds at ease and embarked on the journey back to the Alliance.
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After leaving the Ice Plateau, the road ahead became much easier.
After all, it wasn’t as dangerous outside as it was on the Ice Plateau.
And after a few days of travel.
They finally returned to the Alliance’s base.
When Luo Chen and Qing Shuang returned to the Alliance base, it was already sunset.
The afterglow of the setting sun fell on their weary faces, casting a golden glow over them.
The Alliance’s flag fluttered solemnly in the breeze.
They walked through the gates of the Alliance, immediately feeling a sense of belonging that they hadn’t felt in a long time.
The members of the Alliance were busy, some sweating profusely in the training grounds, others exchanging experiences about their tasks.
The arrival of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang quickly attracted everyone’s attention.
“Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, you are finally back!” A familiar voice rang out; it was their old friend, also an Alliance cultivator, named Tieshen.
He walked over quickly, a delighted smile on his face.
“Tieshen, long time no see.” Luo Chen replied with a smile, and Qing Shuang also nodded, feeling much more relaxed with the reunion.
“How was your mission this time? I heard the situation on the Ice Plateau is quite complex.” Tieshen asked with concern.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance and decided to first see the elders of the Alliance to report on this mission and the new discoveries on the Ice Plateau.
“We need to see the elders first; there are some important matters to report.” Luo Chen said.
“Alright, the elders are all in the council chamber, I’ll take you there.” Tieshen said and led them toward the council chamber.
In the council chamber, several elders of the Alliance were seated around a long table, discussing Alliance affairs.
Seeing Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, they all stopped their discussion and turned their attention to the two young people who had just returned from the Ice Plateau.
“Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, you’re back. Quickly, tell us, how are things on the Ice Plateau?” An elderly white-haired elder inquired.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang recounted their experiences on the Ice Plateau and the encounter with the blood-red wolves in detail.
Upon hearing their account, the elders’ expressions turned grave.
“Blood-red wolves? This is a serious issue; it seems the situation on the Ice Plateau is more complex than we imagined.” Another elder said in a deep voice.
“Yes, elder, we suggest that the Alliance strengthens the patrol and exploration of the Ice Plateau’s edge, and also conducts more in-depth research on the blood-red wolves.” Luo Chen said earnestly.
The elders nodded in agreement.
They then began discussing how to deal with this newly emerged threat and formulated a series of plans.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stayed in the council chamber for a long time until all matters had been discussed, and then they were able to leave.
“Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, you have worked hard; the Alliance will remember your contributions.” An elder said sincerely before they left.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang responded with a smile and then left the council chamber.
Returning to their residence, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally could relax.
They quickly organized their belongings and then each went to their room to rest.
The next day, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were summoned by the Alliance to attend an emergency meeting.
At the meeting, the Alliance decided to form a special squad dedicated to investigating the new situation on the Ice Plateau and countering the potential blood-red wolf threat.
The Alliance wanted Luo Chen and Qing Shuang to continue investigating the situation on the Ice Plateau.
However, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang chose to refuse.
Mainly because they had just returned from the Ice Plateau and were well aware of the dangers there.
A place like that wasn’t somewhere they could thoroughly investigate.
Besides, having just returned, they hadn’t really rested well.
How could they continue to go out again?
After the emergency meeting, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang returned to their residence.
They sat at a simple wooden table, with two cups of freshly brewed hot tea on it, emitting a faint fragrance.
Luo Chen gently blew on the tea, then took a sip, feeling the warmth flow through his body.
“Qing Shuang, I heard that a Secret Realm will open in a month. Should we go and check it out?”
Luo Chen set down his teacup and looked at Qing Shuang seriously.
Qing Shuang smiled slightly, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
“A Secret Realm, huh? That sounds interesting, but we need to rest first, regain our strength. After all, the experiences on the Ice Plateau left us exhausted.” She gently rotated the teacup in her hand, seemingly pondering over something.
Luo Chen nodded in understanding.
“Yes, we indeed need to rest, but the opening of a Secret Realm always comes with opportunities and challenges, and we can’t miss out on that.” A glint of adventure sparkled in his eyes.
Qing Shuang set down her teacup, her gaze resolute.
“Then let’s rest for a few days first and then start preparing. After all, exploring a Secret Realm requires thorough preparation and planning.”
Luo Chen smiled contentedly.
“Alright, then it’s settled. We’ll first recharge, then devise a comprehensive plan to ensure our safety and gains in the Secret Realm.”