The mission Hong Yingli accepted was an exploration mission — to investigate an extremely dangerous place and gather as much information about it as possible.That place was unique and bizarre, filled with highly toxic air. Several entrances were said to be blocked by unbreakable stones, and there were countless illusions capable of deceiving cultivators, trapping them inside.Because of all that, the exploration mission had only been completed by 1% so far. Yes, only one percent of the area had been explored — the deeper parts remained completely unknown.The difficulty level of this mission was extremely high and required enormous expenses, especially for purchasing antidotes. Most disciples who attempted it could only gather a small amount of information, which was rewarded with a few contribution points — not even enough to cover their expenses.For that reason, most disciples were reluctant to take the mission, though there were still some who felt challenged by it.Hong Yingli i

After everything that had happened to her, the Sword Maiden no longer wished to use the surname Hong. She returned to her original name from childhood — Xia Yu.Xia Yu was so deeply disappointed in her father that she refused to carry that name any longer. Her fate was nothing short of tragic — her village destroyed, her parents slaughtered, and the man she once believed to be her savior turned out to be the very perpetrator of that tragedy.And now, she was on the brink of death at his hands, while that very man stood before her with a cold, emotionless expression — completely different from the loving father she had once known.The Sovereign Sword Immortal, a man revered by countless people, praised as the one who most strongly opposed the demonic path, hailed as a hero who had saved many worlds from the cruelty of demons — was, in truth, nothing more than a demon wearing the skin of an angel.Hong Lin Zhao had consumed countless young geniuses, stealing their special constitutions

The Dang Hun Ruins—a strange and poisonous place. The ruins were located far to the south of the Immortal Sword Sect, requiring several days to reach. Not only was the distance great, but the path to the ruins was also treacherous. They had to pass through the Skyrock Mountains, a region where the mountains floated in the air. Anyone who entered that area would cause the mountains to move and target them. Any creature passing through became like a magnet, drawing all the mountains toward itself. However, Ye Yuan and his companions managed to traverse the area with relative ease, though it still took quite some time, as those moving mountains were extremely troublesome. Next, they passed through a region filled with ferocious beasts, and afterward, they entered the Cloud Lake—a lake whose waters floated above the ground, high enough to reach beyond the clouds. The lake was full of aggressive aquatic beasts that proved to be quite a nuisance. But despite all obstacles, they

“I knew it—we’re being watched.” Ye Yuan snorted softly, displeased by the idea of being secretly observed.“Ying’er once mentioned that the Immortal Sword Sect has an elder who’s a Sovereign Dao formation expert. Judging from the complexity of this formation, it could only have been created by a Sovereign Dao expert. It’s most likely him.” Ye Yuan was certain of it.“Good thing I already warned Ling’er and Yun’er.” Ye Yuan still didn’t feel relieved.Having a special body was a gift from the heavens—but without sufficient strength to protect oneself, such a gift would only bring disaster.Ye Yuan had experienced firsthand the greed of countless people who coveted his special body—and the bodies of the Five Heavenly Goddesses.They had to remain vigilant at all times, unable to trust anyone, constantly hiding throughout the vast universe and concealing their identities wherever they went. Once discovered, the entire Immortal Realm would come hunting for them.Even those from powerful

Ye Yuan asked many questions about Hong Lin Zhao, and Chao Ren answered them all without suspicion. Although he found it a little strange that Ye Yuan was so curious about the Sect Master, he thought it was normal for a young man to want to know more about a powerful cultivator. According to Chao Ren’s story, Hong Lin Zhao was a cultivator of the path of righteousness—firm, just, and full of authority. He was a man who stood against evil more than anyone else, having saved countless worlds from demonic cultivators who oppressed them. Because of his persistence and righteousness, Hong Lin Zhao was highly respected by everyone, including Chao Ren himself. However, for that same reason, he was also the most hated figure among demonic cultivators. Many of them saw the Immortal Sword Sect as their sworn enemy. Despite his kindness, Hong Lin Zhao was also strict and never blinded by his own compassion. He was sharp and perceptive, always able to see through those who tried to take