He quickly reached the bottom of the river. Evan Yang used his earth attribute, entered the soil, and began moving underground.
"Still moving? What technique is he using?" After freezing the river, Elder Ethan Cross was shocked to find Evan still on the move.
Evan Yang didn’t think much, hurrying toward the teleportation array. Since he couldn’t see the surface from underground, he alternated surfacing and diving, while Elder Ethan Cross, realizing something was wrong, followed the direction indicated by the tracking insect.
When Elder Ethan Cross saw Evan already inside the teleportation array, he could only see Evan’s fury: "Elder Ethan, I will repay this debt."
"You! Stop right there!" Elder Ethan Cross hadn’t expected Evan to reach the array so quickly. Even with overwhelming power, he couldn’t halt the formation’s operation unless he destroyed it—which would only scramble Evan’s route, making him impossible to track.
Furious, he shouted, "Kid, come out if you dare!"
"I’m already gone. Goodbye!" Evan Yang laughed. The array flashed, Evan vanished, and when Elder Ethan Cross checked, he saw the destination was Flowcloud Star—but couldn’t tell which planet within the system.
"Damn it, I don't believe you won't show yourself! I'll go to Flowcloud Star and hunt you down!" Elder Ethan Cross raged at the outcome.
As Evan Yang stepped out of the array, his wounds slowly began to heal. "Damn, I nearly died just now."
The Emperor Realm power he’d just faced was terrifying—even before he could muster his qi, the opponent had already suppressed him.
"First, find a place to settle, then slowly search. I don’t even know which planets the Celestial Resonance Sect occupies." Evan Yang was puzzled.
He’d forgotten to ask the Grand Elder which planets in the Flowcloud System were actually controlled by the Celestial Resonance Sect.
So Evan Yang had to go alone. He found an inn, released Hannah Nangong from the tower, and seeing Evan’s troubled expression, Hannah asked, "What’s wrong?"
"I was just hunted by Elder Ethan Cross." Evan Yang replied.
"Elder Ethan Cross? He’s here?" Hannah Nangong exclaimed.
"Yeah, among those people, the one with real hostility was him," Evan Yang said.
"I see. So what now?" Hannah Nangong worried for Evan.
"Don’t worry. Flowcloud Star is huge, and the array was randomly chosen. I don’t believe, with so many planets, we’d end up on the same one." Evan Yang answered.
"That’s true. The Flowcloud System is the largest and richest star system. There are at least a million planets, maybe even tens of millions. If we really landed on the same planet, that’d be some rotten luck." Hannah Nangong replied.
"That many?" Evan Yang hadn’t expected so many planets in the Flowcloud System.
"Yeah." Hannah Nangong replied.
"I originally wanted to visit the Celestial Resonance Sect planets, but thinking about it, if Elder Ethan Cross is also heading there and those people keep an eye on me, it’d be like walking into a trap." Evan Yang suddenly realized something and said so.
Hannah Nangong agreed—it really would be walking into a trap if Evan went to the Celestial Resonance Sect now.
She supported Evan’s idea. After thinking for a bit, Evan said, "Let me rest for a while, then we’ll go out and explore the city, learn about Flowcloud Star, and search for clues about ancient arrays."
"Alright, I’ll guard you while you cultivate." Hannah Nangong said.
Evan Yang nodded. He didn’t really need a guardian, but since Hannah insisted, he didn’t argue—he just lay down, closed his eyes, and began cultivating.
As for Elder Ethan Cross, just as Evan predicted, he rushed to the Celestial Resonance Sect planets as soon as he arrived in the Flowcloud System, leaving instructions with the managers: if Evan Yang comes looking for them, report immediately.
The managers didn’t know what was going on, but since an elder had spoken, they could only obey.
"Brat, I don’t believe you won’t show up!" After searching all the Celestial Resonance Sect planets, Elder Ethan Cross snorted coldly.
As for Elder Ethan Cross, Evan Yang really wished he could suddenly boost his strength and not have to hide from him. If not for Ethan, Evan could have gone to the Celestial Resonance Sect planets to gather information.
So, after Evan Yang recovered from his wounds, the first thing on his mind was to boost his strength—so he could teach Elder Ethan Cross a lesson later. "You’re awake?" Hannah Nangong asked as Evan stirred.
"Yeah, I’m fine now. How long have I been recuperating?" Evan Yang asked.
"About half a month." Hannah Nangong replied.
"Half a month? That’s pretty fast. Come on, let’s go out for a walk. I haven’t had a chance to explore this city and planet yet." Evan Yang said.
Hannah Nangong nodded and followed Evan Yang out of the inn. The streets were bustling—much livelier than on other planets, packed with people everywhere.
There were not just immortals, but ordinary people too—every kind of person, making it feel like a vibrant city.
"It’s lively here," Evan Yang remarked.
"Yeah, but who knows where we can find the information we need?" Hannah Nangong replied.
"Ancient arrays aren’t well known. If we want to find any clues, we’ll have to look for the major clans or big sects—they’re the only ones who might know." Evan Yang guessed.
"That will be difficult. There are lots of big clans and sects on Flowcloud Star, and since we don’t know any of them, it’s unlikely they’d meet with us." Hannah Nangong replied.
Evan Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Let’s take it slow. No rush." But inside, he was more anxious than anyone—he desperately wanted to find the ancient teleportation array.
Just as Evan finished speaking, a commotion erupted ahead. Evan and Hannah Nangong walked over out of curiosity and saw one person teaching another a lesson.
One was an Earth-Immortal, the other just a mortal. The Earth-Immortal had several attendants behind him, and he laughed, "Are you going to pay your debt or not?"
"Young Master Chase Chu, please let me go. I’ll pay you next time—this round, I lost everything." the man pleaded.
"Lost everything? You promised to pay in three days, but it’s been five and you still haven’t paid. Do you think I’m a joke? If you don’t pay up, I’ll cripple you today." Young Master Chase Chu threatened.
As for the debtor, he begged in terror, "Young Master Chase Chu, please let me go."
Young Master Chase Chu grinned, but he wasn’t about to let the debt go. The crowd watched, but no one spoke or intervened.
Just as Chase Chu was about to break the man’s arm, Hannah Nangong couldn’t stand it and stepped in, blocking Chase Chu’s attack and shoving him back.
It was the first time Young Master Chase Chu had ever been rebuffed by a woman. Furious, he demanded, "Who are you?"
The debtor hurried to hide behind Hannah Nangong.
"So what if he owes you money? It’s not a big deal. Tell me, how much does he owe?" Hannah Nangong asked kindly.
"Well, I didn’t expect anyone to pay his debt today, but I’m not unreasonable. He owes five hundred thousand top-grade immortal stones." Young Master Chase Chu was furious, but he knew Hannah’s strength was unusual.
"Five hundred thousand? Here." Hannah Nangong could easily afford it. Seeing her hand over the money so readily, Chase Chu frowned, feeling unsatisfied. "Who are you? Why meddle in my affairs?" he demanded.
The debtor, seeing the debt paid, quickly slipped away.
"The debt’s paid—what more do you want?" Hannah Nangong asked after the mortal left.
"I’m not satisfied—I want to teach you a lesson!" Chase Chu raged, summoning two attendants.
Both attendants were formidable—Peak Profound-Immortal level. Two Peak Profound-Immortals guarding an Earth-Immortal, and the crowd’s reaction, told Evan Yang that this young master was no ordinary person.
But there was no time to think—seeing Hannah about to face two opponents, Evan Yang intervened.
Evan Yang, a Heavenly-Immortal, suddenly appeared beside Hannah Nangong and took on both opponents.
Chase Chu was shocked—his two powerful bodyguards couldn’t handle their opponent. He muttered, "Should I call for reinforcements?"
"Young Master, you should leave. These two are too strong," one attendant urged.
"No, I can’t abandon them!" Chase Chu shouted.
Evan Yang was surprised—Chase Chu actually cared for his people and refused to leave them behind. But with the fight underway, there was no time for more thought. Since they were in the city, the two attendants could lure Evan and Hannah outside.
Chase Chu and some attendants rushed out of the city and soon saw the battle raging not far away.
Evan Yang’s strength was clear—challenging Peak Profound-Immortals with Heavenly-Immortal eighth stage. Another attendant exclaimed, "That guy is incredible—just eighth stage Heavenly-Immortal!"
Chase Chu was stunned. "Are you serious? He’s only eighth stage?"
"Yes, it’s true," the attendant confirmed.
"So he’s really strong?" Chase Chu exclaimed.
"His strength isn’t amazing, but his potential is. Think about it: if he can fight Peak Profound-Immortals at eighth stage Heavenly-Immortal, then when he reaches Profound-Immortal, could he challenge Immortal Lords? And if an Immortal Lord, could he fight an Emperor?" the attendant speculated.
Chase Chu was delighted. "I like this! Quick, quick, tell them to stop fighting!"
"Young Master, what do you mean?" the attendant asked, confused.
"I want to take him as my master!" Chase Chu laughed.
"What? Young Master, you can’t! There are plenty of elders in the family you could learn from. Why pick an outsider?" The attendant was shocked.
"It’s not the same. No matter how strong they are, they’re still just the same. If I reach their level, there’s nothing special. So forget it—I want him!" Chase Chu said excitedly.
The attendant was stunned. What was happening today? The young master who never sought a teacher now wanted to learn from an outsider Heavenly-Immortal.
He found it incredible and hurriedly made an excuse: "Young Master, let’s leave. It’s dangerous here."
"I’m not leaving. If you want to go, go!" Chase Chu replied, annoyed.
"Young Master, what if they’re vicious and want to kill you?" the attendant protested.