Only a few clouds marred the night sky with the full moon, their silver edges drifting like ancient spirits across the heavens. Stars twinkled like scattered pearls of immortal qi on the expanse of the Salt Sea, each one bearing witness to the turbulent events below.A cold wind blew from the north, carrying the scent of battle and spilled blood, making the sea which was usually bustling with fishermen now quiet and deserted. The waves lapped against the shore with an ominous rhythm, as if mourning the fallen.News of the shocking event had just spread everywhere like wildfire through dry bamboo, following the battle that erupted between the Admiral of Udristan and the Great Enchanter Vellenor on the Salt Sea earlier that day. The very air seemed to vibrate with the lingering spiritual energy of their devastating confrontation.From that moment on, everyone from both sides—the Kingdom of Udristan and Vellenor—was on guard, their hands never straying far from their weapons. They were w

At that moment, a flash of light appeared as the two short blades slashed toward Vespera's neck. The steel cut through the air with lethal precision.WUSH!Vespera slammed the teleportation amulet onto the ground with desperate force, the jade disc cracking under the impact. Her figure vanished, disappearing into the corridor of space and time that would transport her body as far away as possible.Vespera only saw flashes of light throughout her journey through the teleportation corridor, like lightning frozen in eternal moments. She smiled slyly with the satisfaction of one who has cheated death once again."I managed to outsmart that dwarf for the second time!" Her laughter echoed through the dimensional void."The saying goes that a stupid donkey won't fall into the same hole twice. Unfortunately, that poor Nevertary is even more stupid than a donkey!" Her voice rang with malicious triumph.Vespera laughed out loud in the teleportation corridor, her voice echoing through dimensions

The banquet hall stretched before them like a palace fit for ancient kings, its vaulted ceiling decorated with golden dragons that seemed to dance in the flickering candlelight.A ensemble of talented musicians filled one corner, consisting of male violinists whose bows danced across strings like butterflies, and wind instrument players whose melodies soared like eagles. Among them sat a young maiden playing the harp, her delicate fingers coaxing forth songs that resonated through the hall like liquid starlight.Upon the polished marble dance floor, a troupe of young women appeared like celestial beings descended from the heavens above. They moved with ethereal grace, their long silk dresses flowing like water around their feet, each step executed with the precision of trained court dancers.In the center of the dance floor, they spread out in formation and performed movements so graceful they seemed to defy the very laws of earthly motion. Their performance was designed to capture th

His name was Commander Yama, a general whose reputation for leading cavalry charges had become legend among both allies and enemies. He commanded the mounted attack forces of the Vellenor Kingdom along the contested border between the two rival nations.Commander Yama removed his battle worn helmet with ceremonial precision and knelt before the Enchanter, who sat upon an elevated chair on the podium within the city's grand council hall."Speak freely, Commander Yama! What urgent intelligence do you bring that required such haste?" Guo Jiang's voice carried the authority of his new position as he studied the kneeling military commander with keen interest.Commander Yama raised his weathered head and rose to his feet with the fluid grace of a seasoned warrior accustomed to both battlefield and court protocol."I humbly request permission to inform you of the recent military activities conducted by the forces of Udristan, O Great Enchanter!" His voice resonated with the confidence of a m

The hanging mountain was located on the western side of the Salt Sea, its ancient peaks shrouded in perpetual mist that danced like ghostly spirits. The treacherous path led through the Cliffdon Wood Forest, where ancient qi energies pulsed beneath the earth like a sleeping dragon's heartbeat."Your Excellency, it will take two weeks to reach Hanging Mountain if you wish to go there using the governor's Spirit Boat!" said the young judge of Nip North City named Yurst, his voice trembling like autumn leaves in the wind. When Guo Jiang asked for directions to Hanging Mountain, Yurst's eyes reflected the wisdom of one who had witnessed countless travelers disappear into those cursed lands.With a worried look etched deep into his weathered face, the young judge warned the Enchanter. His hands clasped behind his back, fingers twitching with nervous energy as if sensing impending doom."I hope Your Excellency the Enchanter will not rush to visit Mount Gantung alone!"The Fey are creatures