Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 927: Chapter 723: Western Desert

Discussion about the top hundred rankings is rampant in the outside world, but it basically has nothing to do with Su Yuan, since Su Yuan is not on the list.

Of course, Su Yuan didn’t expect that his absence from the list would still attract the attention of a few people...

After viewing the list, Su Yuan continued to study the remaining few artifact refining books.

Initially, Su Yuan planned to finish reading the rest within a week before returning to the Capitol City.

Unexpectedly, the department sent a summons before that.

Su Yuan immediately prepared to return to the Capitol City, but before that, he had to take his parents with him.

Although he couldn’t take care of everyone, he still had to care for his own parents.

Su Yuan pondered for a moment and then exited the Qingming Realm and returned home.

For Father Su and Mother Su, who have lived in Guangchuan all their lives, all their friends are here, and all their memories are here.

Going to the Capitol City means an entirely new and unfamiliar life.

Originally, he thought he would have to persuade the nostalgic elders with many words, but perhaps because of the beast attack, Tang Shiyang and Su Yang readily agreed to go to the Capitol City with Su Yuan.

Tang Shiyang said, ”Little Yuan, your dad and I have discussed it. We want to go to the Capitol City with you, so you don’t have to worry about our safety.”

Su Yuan felt a bit heartbroken upon hearing this: ”Mom, Dad...”

Su Yuan suddenly realized that compared to his own concerns, the worries his parents felt with him being away for so long must have been many times more...

Tang Shiyang smiled, gently hugging Su Yuan’s arm, and said, ”Alright, we are also looking forward to the new life! Capitol City, Capitol City, your dad and I have never been to such a big city in our entire lives!”

”Okay, then let’s get ready to go... Mom, Dad, let me help you pack.”

”No need, since we are leaving, you must have other matters to handle.”

Su Yuan thought for a moment and realized he had to close the Qingming Realm and also notify Wang Haiping.

Su Yuan looked at Ashley nearby and Ruan Ruan on his shoulder: ”Then Ruan Ruan, Ashley, you two help my parents pack.”

Ruan Ruan jumped down and transformed into a human form: ”Okay, master!”

Ashley nodded in agreement: ”Yes, boss.”

Su Yuan nodded, then went out.

Wang Haiping was still in Guangchuan City, and Su Yuan told Wang Haiping about retrieving the Qingming Realm.

This had been mentioned earlier that the Qingming Secret Realm was open for a limited time, so although it seemed a bit rushed, it wasn’t much of an issue.

Over the past two months, opening the Qingming Realm has made considerable contributions to Guangchuan and the surrounding cities.

As more and more people came, Su Yuan generously allocated more Star Vein Power, and luckily, the Phoenix Vein was sufficient to support it, otherwise, it would have affected the cultivation at the highest level...

Additionally, regarding Wang Haiping’s care for Su Yang and Tang Shiyang, Su Yuan once again expressed his gratitude.

A few days later, Su Yuan brought Tang Shiyang and Su Yang to the Capitol City and moved into the family housing of the Sky Patrol Department in the east of the city.

Su Yuan had initially thought of buying another house for the elders, but Tang Shiyang and Su Yang said it wasn’t necessary.

Su Yuan thought it was fine, although there are no issues with security in the Capitol City, the family housing is the safest place.

He left Ashley to help the elders furnish their new home, while Su Yuan returned to the department first.

Within the Vermilion Bird Palace, in a certain great hall.

An elegant and refined man was present in the hall.

Su Yuan entered the hall, and upon seeing the Vermilion Bird Robe, he already knew the person’s identity and immediately saluted: ”Nangong True Monarch.”

Nangong Li nodded slightly: ”Su Imperial Envoy.”

Nangong Li was indeed the Vermilion Bird True Monarch among the four True Monarchs of the Sky Patrol Department.

He also ranks seventh on the Burning Sun Top Hundred list as a super expert!

In the Sky Patrol Department, at the Burning Sun level, each of the Four Imperial has a True Monarch, as well as a Second Rank and Third Rank.

”I wonder what advice True Monarch has?” Su Yuan asked.

Nangong Li said, ”Are you aware of the current situation of Great Flame?”

Su Yuan thought for a moment and replied, ”The domestic Grey Realm is unfathomable, and the Northern Qiguang is eager to act.”

Nangong Li said, ”What you mentioned is indeed the main issue, but in fact, the problems facing Great Flame do not stop there.”

Su Yuan cupped his hands and said, ”Please advise, True Monarch.”

Nangong Li said, ”For example, fugitives in the country are emerging one after another, some are trying to take advantage of the chaotic situation, while others are infiltrating from the north to deliberately create chaos.”

Su Yuan showed a thoughtful expression, this part should mainly be maintained by Xuanwu Imperial and local City Guards.

However, the Vermilion Bird Imperial Department works in collaboration, wherever there is a problem, they can go~

Nangong Li continued, ”Similarly, the Central Five Domains are in utter chaos. The authorities have long hoped to rectify this, and now, taking advantage of the temporary suspension of the Grey Realm matters and the Northern Army’s inaction, it’s imperative to establish order in the Five Domains!”

Su Yuan speculated that the recall might be related to this matter, so he asked, ”What does the higher authorities intend to do?”

Directly conquering the Central Five Domains is not too difficult for Great Flame, but it’s not a simple matter either.

Firstly, the star veins and perilous regions of the Central Five Domains and other geographical factors do not suit Great Flame’s expansion; truly occupying them would instead require a significant amount of manpower and resources for maintenance.

This differs from occupying star veins in places like the Snow Burial Mountain Range, where only garrisoning troops is needed, but the Five Domains have a large population base!

Properly settling and managing these ordinary people is far more difficult than simply stationing troops!

Secondly, the Great Flame is already powerful, originally only occupying the South.

However, to occupy the Central Five Domains poses an even greater threat to countries like Huo Luo and Black Snow, which are now part of the Southern Alliance, and this is not something the two countries wish to see.

Therefore, directly capturing the Central Five Domains should be impossible.

Nangong Li said, ”Just like the Dragon Gate in the Black Wind Domain, let the Five Domains quickly produce ruling powers to assist in stabilizing the situation and establishing order.”

Su Yuan immediately understood Nangong Li’s meaning.

There’s no need for the unification of the Five Domains, but as long as each domain has a sole leader, it would be convenient enough for the Great Flame to collaborate with them.

Moreover, if any issues arise, you can directly find the ruling power to resolve them.

And to quickly foster ruling powers and form an alliance with the Great Flame, Black Snow, and Huo Luo, the method is quite obvious: support one power in each domain to rise up.

Previously, the Great Flame did not interfere in the matters of the Five Domains, but now, given the special situation, it is natural to step in when necessary!

Su Yuan asked, ”So, Nangong True Monarch, do you want me to assist in handling this matter?”

This is clearly not something that one person can accomplish, so Su Yuan estimated that each domain would need to send one or even several people.

Nangong Li, however, lightly shook his head: ”No, the Central Five Domains are too complex and have now been entrusted to the colleagues of White Tiger Imperial.”

”Oh?” Su Yuan heard this, contemplated for a moment, then nodded, ”A swift and decisive approach is quite suitable for these unruly Jianghu ruffians.”

Since the White Tiger Imperial is involved, the primary focus must be on elimination!

This is indeed the fastest way to foster a local leading power while also intimidating various regions!

Nangong Li continued, ”As for Su Imperial Envoy, although the target location is not within the Five Domains, the situation is quite similar... you need to make a trip westward.”

”Westward...” Su Yuan’s eyes slightly moved, ”Western Desert?”

”That’s right.”

The Great Flame is at the southernmost part of the East Continent.

To the east lies the unfathomable Ancient Forbidden Zone;

To the south is the boundless South Sea dotted with numerous islands;

To the north is the Xunyang Domain, stretching across the Five Domains.

To the west is the scorching Western Desert!ℴ

However, the Western Desert is not entirely desert; in fact, much of the area near the southwestern coast is mountainous with numerous rivers and a multitude of small and large powers.

However, the climate of the Western Desert is not suitable for ordinary people to live in, and apart from various local powers, it basically relies on the influx of Star Card Masters to maintain its vitality.

The Western Desert borders the Great Flame, Huo Luo, and Xunyang Domain, and those who flow into it are mostly bandits, deserters, and wanted criminals from various places, none of whom are easy to deal with, leading to the Western Desert’s notorious reputation.

Plus, the Star Power Concentration in the Western Desert doesn’t compare to the Five Domains, so on the East Continent, the Western Desert is like a leftover piece.

Nangong Li said, ”As the Earth Tribulation and Beast Tribulation interweave, the international situation becomes increasingly unstable, and some outside powers are becoming restless again.

And the various gang powers in the Western Desert are like wild grass in spring, impossible to completely eliminate.

Given this, we should choose a Western Desert power in a similar manner to stabilize the Western Desert situation.

As long as they can manage the various gangs in the Western Desert and not disturb the borders of the Great Flame, that will suffice.”

What Nangong Li mentioned is not an easy task.

Although the Western Desert is weaker than the Central Five Domains and there are no King Level Experts.

But the area is already a gathering place for bandits, robbers, and wanted criminals, making it complicated, and fixing these issues... is naturally difficult to say the least.

However, if it were an easy task, there would be no need for the Sky Patrol Imperial Envoy to personally handle it.

”The Western Desert...”

Su Yuan squinted his eyes, finding himself quite suited to handle this task.

It can be anticipated that the journey there might not be short, providing himself with just the right amount of time for growth.

And with the Qingming Realm present, even if the Star Power Concentration in the Western Desert is weak, it won’t delay cultivation in the slightest.

”No problem, I accept this task.”

”Good!” Nangong Li nodded, then asked, ”Su Imperial Envoy, if there’s anything you need, just ask, the Yan Court will do its best to provide.”

Su Yuan thought for a moment, then said, ”To accomplish this, indeed, I need two items.”

Nangong Li replied, ”Feel free to ask.”

Su Yuan said, ”First, I need a Sun Spirit Pill.”

Previously, I had already obtained one Sun Spirit Pill, and I did not intend to use it myself.

If I use it myself, at most my cultivation may increase slightly, but it wouldn’t greatly aid this mission.

However, if both pills are reserved for Bing Tong, it would basically ensure that Luo Bingtong quickly breaks through to the Burning Sun level, thus providing me with a strong and obedient Burning Sun aide.

Nangong Li did not ask much immediately and agreed, ”No problem.”

Su Yuan nodded and continued, ”The second item I want is a Legendary Star Core.”

Over this time, Ruan Ruan’s progression to Legend still lacks one Legendary Star Core.

This journey to the Western Desert, who knows when I’ll find one, so why not take this opportunity to directly request one from the department.

After a slight contemplation, Nangong Li nodded, ”Alright!”