Chapter 696 Northwest Beacon Fires 7

The two traveled westward, where human cultivators became increasingly scarce and the number of undead creatures slowly rose.

Neither chose to take a detour, considering it an unnecessary action. When cultivators make a move, they rely not only on the underhanded but more so on their finely honed skills. On this, both were very confident.

Especially Hou Niao, who was quite curious about how a cultivator from the sea could move stealthily and rapidly in a desert environment.

Xunfeng Valley, located directly on the Tea Horse Road forest belt, was under the Daoist Sect's jurisdiction. When hints of Ancient Lop's forest belt first appeared, this place swiftly followed suit with afforestation—a visible environmental advantage and human effort. Differences in Daoist traditions aside, it didn't mean that the Daoist Sects were irrational or unaware of how to maximize their own interests.