The Hu sisters' thoughts had naturally not escaped Yang Kai's notice.
And Yang Kai had already made plans of his own.
Sun Yu had only been treated as a treasure because Chen Zhou and the others mistakenly believed she had awakened the Dragon Emperor's Inheritance. If the Hu sisters brought the Linked Spirit Art to the Twin Towers, their treatment would surely be no less impressive.
They would undoubtedly become rising stars within the Twin Towers!
What they possessed was the most orthodox version of the Linked Spirit Art—not the one the Twin Towers' descendants had pieced together on their own.
More importantly, the Twin Towers might hold the information the Hu sisters needed. Over the years, the two sisters had been figuring out their cultivation on their own. Although they had reached the first level of the Transcendence Realm, that kind of strength meant nothing on the Profound Continent.
The people in the Twin Towers had undoubtedly studied the Linked Spirit Art far more deeply than they had, and they could pass on a wealth of experience. That would be far better than cultivating alone.
"Sister Xiaojie, we were hoping…" Hu Jiao'er gazed at Yang Kai, her words halting and uncertain, but he raised a hand to cut her off before she could continue.
"Lord Chen, what are the two Tower Masters of the Twin Towers like as people?" Yang Kai asked with a serious expression. He understood the Hu sisters' wishes, but he wasn't comfortable simply sending them off to the Twin Towers.
"As for their character, Holy Lord Yang may rest easy. I've dealt with them for many years, and they are both honest and dependable people. The Twin Towers has never had many disciples—a thousand at most, all told—so they've always been well-behaved and have never done anything wicked. But even with only a thousand people, the Twin Towers' standing in the continent is in no way inferior to my Dragon Phoenix Manor. Wu Fa and Wu Tian are both at the first level of the Saint Entry Realm, on par with me. But when those two join forces, they can defeat most powerhouses at the second level of the Saint Entry Realm." Chen Zhou explained with a warm smile.
"Then that's fine." Yang Kai nodded.
Chen Zhou's eyes lit up. "If these two young ladies bring the complete Linked Spirit Art to the Twin Towers, Wu Fa and Wu Tian will be overjoyed!"
"There's no rush. Jiao'er and Meier will come with me back to the Nine Heavens Holy Land first. Once we're there, we can decide." Yang Kai chuckled.
"Oh," the Hu sisters replied meekly, quite obedient.
"In that case… may I send word to Wu Fa and Wu Tian to tell them the good news?" Chen Zhou asked cautiously, carefully watching Yang Kai's expression.
"I'd appreciate that, Lord Chen." Yang Kai nodded.
"Thank you." Chen Zhou's face was full of gratitude. He immediately summoned Elder Xiao Ling of the Dragon Phoenix Manor and instructed him to make haste to the Twin Towers and relay the news about the Hu sisters to Wu Fa and Wu Tian.
The Dragon Phoenix Manor and the Twin Towers had always been on good terms, and Chen Zhou's friendship with Wu Fa and Wu Tian was quite solid. Sun Yu had awakened the Dragon Emperor's Inheritance, bringing the Dragon Emperor's might back into the world after thousands of years. While rejoicing over this, Chen Zhou had also felt a pang of regret for the Twin Towers. Now, seeing hope in the Hu sisters, he was eager to notify his two friends and secretly share in their joy.
Yang Kai had already stepped into the middle of the procession, walking alongside Ling Taixu.
Hu Jiao'er and Hu Meier could barely contain their excitement. Flanking Chen Zhou on either side, they peppered him with questions about the Twin Towers.
Chen Zhou answered every question without reservation, and the three of them chatted happily.
"Holy Lord Yang really went to great lengths on your behalf," Chen Zhou said, suddenly breaking into a mysterious smile.
"What do you mean, Senior?" Hu Jiao'er asked, puzzled.
Chen Zhou explained: "Holy Lord Yang asked you to return to the Nine Heavens Holy Land with him first. I'll send the news to the Twin Towers. If Wu Fa and Wu Tian want to find you, they'll have to come to the Nine Heavens Holy Land! With Holy Lord Yang's relationship in the mix, Wu Fa and Wu Tian will surely treat you well in the future. On the contrary, they'll regard you as the future hope of their sect. But if you had gone to the Twin Towers directly, the situation might have been quite different."
Hu Jiao'er thought about it and had to admit it made sense. She cast a lingering glance toward Yang Kai up ahead and pouted: "What a schemer."
"He means well for you," Chen Zhou said with a knowing smile, as though he had seen through something.
…
After three consecutive months of arduous travel, the group of several thousand was finally nearing their destination. As the news spread, everyone's spirits soared with eager anticipation.
After such a long time, the warriors from the Han Dynasty were completely exhausted. Their initial curiosity and excitement long since spent, they were desperate to find a place to settle down and fully enjoy the rich spiritual energy of this world and the gifts of this continent.
This world's cultivation environment was incomparably better than that of the Han Dynasty, and everyone quietly wondered what kind of development awaited them in the future.
Less than a hundred miles from the Nine Peaks, a small group of figures came hurtling toward them from the direction of the Nine Heavens Holy Land.
As they drew close, they cupped their fists in salute. "Holy Lord!"
Every elder of the Holy Land had turned out in full force, without a single one missing. Their gazes swept over the several thousand newcomers with undisguised curiosity.
Yang Kai gave a slight nod and asked, "Is everything ready?"
Grand Elder Xu Hui replied, "Everything is prepared. Per Elder Shi Kun's instructions, we cleared and refurbished the former site of the Battle Soul Hall several days ago. It can be occupied at any time, though some areas still need repairs."
"That's fine." Yang Kai nodded, satisfied.
The Nine Heavens Holy Land originally had three thousand disciples. With Yang Kai now bringing four or five thousand more, there was no way the Nine Peaks could accommodate everyone. Even if they forced it, having so many people in one place would strain the supply of spiritual energy for cultivation.
That was why he had long since decided on a location for settling everyone.
The former sites of Poxuan Manor and the Battle Soul Hall were perfect choices.
Both of those sects had been established in places with abundant spiritual energy and beautiful scenery, ideal for long-term habitation. Most importantly, the buildings there were already in place.
However, since the Stargate had appeared at Poxuan Manor, Yang Kai didn't feel at ease placing the Han Dynasty people there, so he packed them all into the former site of the Battle Soul Hall instead.