The Misty Pavilion. This was a mysterious entity, primarily engaged in auctions, selling all manner of rare cultivation resources for martial artists.

The Misty Pavilion maintained only one outpost within the Tianyun City of the Merchant Alliance. It was rumored that the backing of the Misty Pavilion lay with the martial arts factions from across the Endless Sea.

The Endless Sea stretched to the east of the Merchant Alliance—a boundless expanse of water. Legend held that the Endless Sea was dotted with thousands upon thousands of islands, scattered across the waters like fallen stars.

Some of the larger islands were said to dwarf the combined territories of the Blazing Fire Empire and the Divine Blessing Empire. Martial artists from the Endless Sea rarely ventured to this region; those practitioners possessed lofty perspectives, were numerous as the clouds, and commanded intricate networks of powerful martial families and factions.

It was whispered that terrifying masters capable of achieving the Divine Realm existed over there, in the Endless Sea! On this particular day, standing before the entrance of the Misty Pavilion was Kuluo, the person in charge here.

Kuluo was a master of the first heaven of the Nirvana Realm, having been stationed at the Misty Pavilion for ages. In the eyes of many, Kuluo was the master of the Misty Pavilion.

Yet today, Kuluo stood hunched over, anxiously awaiting someone alongside the other key figures of the Pavilion. Time flew by swiftly.

In the blink of an eye, Kuluo had waited from dawn till dusk, though not a trace of impatience marred his face. “Father, how much longer must we wait?

Who exactly is this person arriving?” Kuluo’s only son, Kuban, grumbled impatiently, sneering, “This person’s airs are too grand; making us wait this long?” “Boy, you were born within the Merchant Alliance; you have no real concept of how vast the outside world is! Don’t assume the Beiming family is the most powerful lineage on the continent.

Compared to the great families of the Endless Sea, the Beiming family is nothing more than a puff of smoke!” Kuluo shot his son a glare, saying coldly, “I am originally from the Endless Sea, dispatched here by the Xia family to manage the Misty Pavilion. The person arriving this time is precisely Young Miss Xia Xinyan of the Xia family—my master.

If it weren't for this remnant map leading to the ‘Heavenly Gate’ appearing here, she certainly wouldn’t waste time traveling thousands of miles from the Endless Sea!” “Father, isn’t this area the very center of the Divine Grace Continent?” Kuban froze, then, after a long pause, asked in shock, “This place? The center of the Divine Grace Continent?” Kuluo scoffed and shook his head.

“This region encompassing the Blazing Fire Empire, the Divine Blessing Empire, and the Merchant Alliance is nothing more than a remote corner of the Divine Grace Continent. How could it possibly claim to be the center?

Remember this! The vastness of the Divine Grace Continent exceeds your imagination.

The so-called masters here would only be considered average practitioners in the outside world!” “Ah?” Kuban’s face paled with horror. The sun vanished, and the bright moon gradually ascended into the inky night sky.

Under the pure moonlight, Kuban continued his tense vigil. It wasn't until the early hours of the morning that three figures slowly materialized down the long street.

Illuminated by the red lanterns lining the roadside, the shadows of the three figures swayed, resembling grasping, phantom specters. “They’ve arrived!

From now on, besides me, no one speaks out of turn!” Kuluo hissed urgently. The leading figure was slender and graceful, clearly a woman, yet she was entirely shrouded in a black robe, and a large bamboo hat concealed her entire face.

Beside this woman were two giants, each towering over two meters in height; they were identical in appearance—a set of twins. The two iron-tower giants possessed skin as dark as soot, their aura as heavy as a mountain range, yet their steps were surprisingly light, giving the eerie impression that their bodies carried no weight whatsoever.

“Miss, you have finally arrived.” Kuluo bowed deeply, head lowered in deference. “Kuluo has been awaiting you for a long time.” “Let’s discuss matters inside.” A voice, as melodious as heavenly music, drifted from beneath the bamboo hat.

The woman wasted no words; her elegant form swept past Kuluo and proceeded directly into the depths of the Misty Pavilion, as if she were destined to be the mistress wherever she stood. “Yes, Miss.” Kuluo smiled and nodded, following closely behind her, discreetly letting out a breath of relief.

In a secluded chamber within the rear courtyard of the Misty Pavilion. The woman, completely concealed in her black robes, naturally took the seat reserved for the host at the center of the chamber.

After the two giants took their positions beside her, she waved a hand. “Kuluo stays.

The rest of you may withdraw.” “All of you, leave now.” Kuluo spoke with a stern face to the various managers of the Misty Pavilion present, deliberately casting a pointed look at his son, Kuban. As Kuluo, the person in charge, gave the order, everyone swiftly dispersed, continuing to file out of the chamber.

Kuluo entered, first bowing to the woman, then extracting an account ledger from his robes and presenting it with both hands. “This is the ledger detailing the past decade and more, Miss, for your review.” “Put the ledger away.

I did not come here to audit the books.” The woman beneath the hat waved her hand, simultaneously removing her bamboo hat to reveal a peerlessly captivating countenance that could overturn cities. She frowned delicately, speaking softly, “Hand over the remnant map to me.” “Yes.” Kuluo quickly retrieved a portion of the remnant map pertaining to the ‘Heavenly Gate’ that the Misty Pavilion possessed from beneath his inner garment and respectfully passed it to her.

Xia Xinyan picked up the remnant map with slender, jade-like fingers. After only a cursory glance, she nodded slightly.

“Good. Judging by the age indicated here, there should be no issue.” “Miss, we also have three Sky Mending Pills and one Blood Spirit Crystal here.

They were sent from the Endless Sea via the Spiritual Void Array by the Immortal Yang Family, with explicit instructions that they are for you.” Kuluo once again retrieved several items from his robes and deferentially presented them to Xia Xinyan. “They stated that with these three Sky Mending Pills, Miss will be sufficient to manage the situation here.

They mentioned that every time you utilize your ‘Reincarnation Martial Soul,’ it inflicts severe injury, and the Sky Mending Pills will protect you from future harm.” “The Yang family certainly has deep pockets, and an even bigger attitude!” Xia Xinyan snorted through her nostrils. “The Misty Pavilion isn't exclusively the Xia family’s property; the Yang family holds the largest stake here.

They didn't even send a single person this trip, yet they send only three Sky Mending Pills. They truly have great faith in me.” As she spoke, Xia Xinyan pocketed the three dragon-eye-sized crimson Sky Mending Pills, then touched the Blood Spirit Crystal, asking, “What is the story behind this Blood Spirit Crystal?” “The Yang family has requested that Miss locate a certain person for them.

Yang Qingdi, the patriarch of the Yang family, personally spoke, saying that using his ‘Blood Seeking Technique,’ he detected that his grandson, Yang Hai, is still alive and located in this general direction. He wants you to find his grandson during this trip.

Ah, these three Sky Mending Pills are meant as your remuneration,” Kuluo murmured, keeping his head lowered, daring not to meet Xia Xinyan’s eyes. “What?” A flash of anger crossed Xia Xinyan’s devastatingly beautiful face, and she said coldly, “No wonder the Yang family was so generous.

It turns out these three Sky Mending Pills are payment for forcing me to do their bidding. The Yang family is becoming increasingly tyrannical!” Kuluo’s head dropped even lower; he dared not interject.

“Miss, fifty years ago, Yang Qingdi and several Yang family experts entered the ‘Fourth Demon Domain.’ His son, Yang Xiao, died in the ‘Fourth Demon Domain,’ and shortly after, his wife gave birth to an infant within that domain. After Yang Qingdi slew one Demon Lord in the ‘Fourth Demon Domain,’ the other three Demon Lords were enraged and jointly hunted him down.

His wife soon died fighting as well. Yang Qingdi believed he couldn't escape death at that time, so in desperation, he used the ‘Blood Escape Technique’ to tear open space and forcefully send that infant out of the ‘Fourth Demon Domain.’” At this moment, one of the giants standing behind Xia Xinyan explained this secret history in a raspy voice.

“And then?” Xia Xinyan asked, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, neither hurried nor slow. The giant paused, thinking for a moment before continuing, “After sending the infant away, Yang Qingdi remained in the ‘Fourth Demon Domain’ for another twenty years before being cornered by the three Demon Lords.

Under their combined assault, although severely wounded, he managed to return alive from the ‘Fourth Demon Domain.’ Only recently did Yang Qingdi emerge from seclusion, having successfully broken through to the third heaven of the Spirit Connection Realm. When Yang Qingdi sent the infant out of the ‘Fourth Demon Domain,’ he planted a drop of his vital blood essence within that infant’s body.

Upon his recent emergence, Yang Qingdi must have used the ‘Blood Seeking Technique’ to sense the infant in this direction, which is why he sent the three Sky Mending Pills. What he cares about… is still the Yang family bloodline.” “The three Demon Lords of the ‘Fourth Demon Domain’ are becoming restless again lately.

Yang Qingdi must be stretched too thin to come in person,” the other giant interjected. “Yes, the Yang family sent word that Xiao Hanyi, one of the three Asura Kings of the Yang family, has already set sail from Immortal Island with fifty Asura Blood Guards.

Xiao Hanyi is expected to arrive within a month at the latest. He hopes Miss can find the person before the Asura King Xiao Hanyi arrives,” Kuluo stated quietly, still looking down.

“Asura King Xiao Hanyi! Fifty Asura Blood Guards!” Xia Xinyan let out a cold huff.

“It seems Yang Qingdi truly holds that infant dear!” “The Yang family is arrogant across the Endless Sea and has made many enemies. Over the years, they have constantly clashed with the Demon race in the ‘Fourth Demon Domain,’ and the number of Yang family members possessing the ‘Undying Martial Soul’ has dwindled.

Since that infant is Yang Qingdi’s own grandson, the son of Yang Xiao, how could he not care?” one of the giants remarked. “Kuluo, from this moment on, I will take charge of the Misty Pavilion.

You do not need to manage things here anymore; focus entirely on finding Yang Qingdi’s grandson. The Asura King Xiao Hanyi is coming.

If the person isn't found by then, I will feel awkward accepting these three Sky Mending Pills. Do you understand what I mean?” Xia Xinyan looked faintly at Kuluo.

“Your subordinate understands.” Kuluo nodded. “I will keep the Blood Spirit Crystal for now.

Once you locate anyone named Yang Hai, simply bring them to the Misty Pavilion. This Blood Spirit Crystal, which Yang Qingdi tampered with, will instantly reveal who Yang Hai is,” Xia Xinyan said distractedly while stroking the crystal.

“Very well, your subordinate takes his leave now.” Kuluo bowed and retreated. Only after leaving the chamber did he mutter with a wry smile, “The five great families are searching everywhere for someone named Ding Yan, and now I have to search for Yang Hai.

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