“Jade Pulse Sect!” Oasis thought at that moment, a quiet wave of clarity washing over him as he consciously let his guard down. Following his lead, the rest of the Blood Roses relaxed their tense combat postures as well.“It appears we have arrived at the correct destination after all,” Oasis addressed the robed figure smoothly, offering a polite nod. “I am Oasis Bluemoon of the Bluemoon family, hailing from Lunaris in Verdantia within the Central Region of Aetheria. These are my retainers, and together we are known as the Blood Roses.”“I am Luo Hi, Head Guardian of the Illusion Belt Pass,” the robed man replied with formal composure. “Our sole duty is to safeguard Xuanhua Island and our sacred sect against unauthorized intruders. So tell me, young Oasis... at whose official request or summons do you grace our borders today?”“In truth, no one formally requested our presence,” Oasis answered plainly. “We traveled here because I harbor a unique condition, and my master instructed me t

Then everyone was thoroughly excited at that moment, the heavy tension completely dissolving into an atmosphere of anticipation.“Please, all of you, grant me a small strand of your internal mana,” Luo Hi requested, looking at each member of the party.Oasis did not hesitate in the slightest. He casually condensed a fine, thread-like strand of his vibrant cyan origin mana, extending it forward. Seeing their master comply, the rest of his retainers, Vesta, Venak, Daku, Du Shiye, and even young Delvan, followed suit immediately, drawing out delicate strands of their own distinct mana signatures and handing them over to the Head Guardian.Luo Hi gathered the floating strands of mana, carefully scattering them in the open air before him. He then added his own energy signature to the mix, along with those of the twelve elite guardians standing behind him.Nodding firmly to his men, Luo Hi signaled the start of the ritual. The twelve guardians moved with practiced, instantaneous speed, po

As this was happening...Within another grand mountain peak, two figures stood upon a steep, misty ridge, looking down at everything unfolding across the vast expanse of Xuanhua. They held massive, floating calligraphy brushes in their hands, casually swaying them through the air as they observed the scene below.“It appears Qin Xian has just claimed some intriguing visitors from the lower realm of Aetheria,” one figure remarked, gently swaying his massive brush through the sky as his gaze remained fixed on the distant valley.“Did you witness how exceptionally talented they seem, even when judged by the standards of that realm?” the second figure replied, stroking his jaw. “They must undoubtedly be individuals cut from a completely different mold.”“Qin Dia,” the first speaker addressed his companion, “it seems that is indeed the case. But why on earth were these specific individuals assigned as his guests? Is it simply because he conducted an expedition down to that lower realm not

“But I truly cannot help but be intensely curious... How on earth is he from Aetheria?” Qin Xian reflected silently after hearing Oasis detail the severe internal conflict stalling his cultivation.A barrage of unanswered questions raced through the elder’s mind. Was the boy actually born in the lower realm, or had he migrated there at a young age? How had he even managed to traverse the boundary between realms? And what of this young Phoenix accompanying him, a pure, true-blooded Phoenix? Were they truly bound by blood, given the striking physical and elemental similarities between them? And did the ancient Phoenix Clan in the Higher Realm even harbor a single clue regarding their existence in the lower world?With a quiet, inward breath, Qin Xian forced those mounting distractions from his mind.“Mmh... Nephew, I have listened meticulously to your predicament, and indeed I am deeply familiar with the intricate nature of the True Yang Body Constitution,” Qin Xian stated with absolu

“Mmh... This guest is nothing but a mere Beginner Enlightened,” Qin Ji thought to himself at that moment, a subtle sneer almost breaking across his face as he looked down at Oasis.Oasis stood calmly upon the circular stone platform constructed within the heart of the Qinghua Peak estate, relaxed and completely centered as he prepared to face off against Yuexin. Standing just a few meters away on the opposite side of the platform, Yuexin held her ground with absolute, pristine discipline, her posture as unwavering as a tall pine, her expression cold and composed.By this point, everyone had gathered around the wide perimeter of the sparring grounds, eager to witness the upcoming series of duels. Most of the disciples belonging to Qin Xian’s estate were present, surrounding the ring with keen interest. Furthermore, Qin Xian’s four disciples, the very ones he had summoned back to the peak, were already standing in attendance, quietly waiting for their respective turns to spar.Spectat