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A voice spoke from the side.
âThe Azure Dragon Altar, back then, the Scarlet Blood Saint Sovereign obtained a drop of supreme blood here and ultimately ascended to the Saint Sovereign Realm. I wonder, is there any pattern to it?â
The speaker was a young man in white, holding a folding fan and smiling as he spoke. His name was Bai Zhige, the young sect master of the Heavenleaf Sect.
He addressed a red-robed youth standing opposite him.
That young man carried a massive saber on his back, his sharp eyes curved like an eagleâs, his nose high and straight. The crimson character embroidered on his robe already revealed his identity, he was from the Scarlet Blood God Realm, the very sect founded by the Scarlet Blood Saint Sovereign himself.
His name was Chi Qianyu.
âBrother Bai, that question doesnât make much sense,â Chi Qianyu said. âIf there were a pattern to claiming treasures from the Azure Dragon Altar, my Scarlet Blood God Realm wouldâve long since dominated the entire Godfiend Abyss Heaven. We wouldnât be where we are today.â
âThatâs true,â another added. âBack then, the Violet Mist Saint Sovereign spent unimaginable effort to snatch the Azure Dragon Altar down from beyond the heavens. Thereâs no pattern to its treasures, wouldnât you agree, City Lord He?â
At that, a middle-aged man seated deeper within the pavilion slowly turned around.
He had remained silent until now, acpanied only by an old woman at his side.
Still, since these youths were all heirs of nearby major sects, he did not dare take them lightly.
This man was He Changkong, the city lord of Skywind City.
He had governed the city for over a century, humble in manner, generous in heart, and well-regarded throughout the region.
âWho can say for sure about such matters?â He Changkong said mildly. âAs for whether thereâs a pattern to obtaining treasures from the Azure Dragon Altar, my Purple Mist Holy Land does not know. But if any of you can discover one, then naturally, the treasure will be yours.â
As the group chatted, a motion suddenly rose outside the pavilion.
âMeng Lunhui is here!â
âWhat? Why would he e here? The Ancient Samsara God Realm is a holy land in its own right, do they really care about our humble Azure Dragon Altar?â
âExactly! The Ancient Samsara God Realm already has everything they could want. Why e and fight us for treasures?â
The crowd surrounding the altar buzzed with speculation.
A grand palanquin was being carried up the steps.
It was made of Ancient Dustwood, radiating Daoist aura, and draped in embroidered silk woven with rivers and mountains, light shimmering from every thread.
Even the bearers of the palanquin were cultivators of the God Meridian Realm, a testament to the exalted status of the person within.
âMeng Lunhui, what is he doing here?â someone inside the pavilion said coldly, clearly unweling of his arrival.
âWho is Meng Lunhui?â Xu Zimo asked the Ancestral Warden.
âI donât know much,â the Ancestral Warden replied. âHeâs the heir of the Ancient Samsara God Realm, said to be the person of this era closest to being a Saint Sovereign. Ten years ago, heâd already reached the God-Unity Stage.â
âIâve also heard,â the Ancestral Warden added, âthat Meng Lunhui might be the reincarnation of some ancient powerhouse.â
âInteresting,â Xu Zimo said, stepping to the edge of the pavilion to get a better view.
Before them, the Azure Dragon Altar spread out in magnificent splendor.
A roaring waterfall cascaded down in front of it, plunging thousands of feet, yet making no sound at all.
Above the waterfall floated the head of an Azure Dragon, suspended in midair, emanating a majestic dragonâs might.
The dragonâs head was enormous, nearly filling the entire sky. It was connected to the pavilion itself, and its exhaled breath radiated scorching heat.
Xu Zimo walked step by step toward He Changkong.
As he neared, the old woman stepped forward to block him.
âI wish to speak with the City Lord,â Xu Zimo said with a calm smile.
The old woman said nothing, but turned to He Changkong for instruction.
âItâs all right, Nanny,â He Changkong said with a genial smile. âAll guests are wele.â
The old woman stepped aside.
He Changkong looked at Xu Zimo and asked, âAnd how should I address you, young sir?â
âXu Zimo,â he replied. âI came to ask the City Lord about something.â
âPlease, speak freely,â He Changkong said with a nod.
âI came here seeking Skywind Valley,â Xu Zimo said with a faint smile. âYet all Iâve found is Skywind City. I wonder, are the two related?â
âItâs just a coincidence of names, nothing more,â He Changkong said, shaking his head. âYou overthink it, young sir.â
âAnd the original Skywind Valley?â Xu Zimo pressed.
âIâm afraid I donât know,â He Changkong said lightly. âWhen we built this city, this area was already a wasteland. Why the sudden interest, young sir?â
âIâm searching for the Ancient Wind Godâs inheritance,â Xu Zimo said, making no effort to hide it. His gaze locked firmly onto He Changkongâs eyes.
âThe Ancient Wind Godâs inheritance?â He Changkong repeated, his expression mildly puzzled. âIâve never heard of such a thing. Though⌠lately, thereâve been rumors about some so-called âDivine Treasury.â Perhaps thatâs what youâre referring to?â
âIf the City Lord doesnât know, then Iâve troubled you enough,â Xu Zimo said with a polite nod.
He turned to leave.
But as he did, He Changkongâs eyes narrowed ever so slightly.
âGo investigate his background,â he murmured.
The old woman beside him disappeared silently from the pavilion.
âMaster, how did it go?â the Ancestral Warden asked quickly when Xu Zimo returned.
âHe Changkong definitely knows something,â Xu Zimo said with a faint smile. âHe just wonât say it. But thatâs fine, so long as he knows. I only fear if he truly knew nothing.â
As they spoke, Meng Lunhui had already stepped out of his palanquin.
He wore an exquisite robe, unlike any mon garment, its surface shimmered with starlight, as though a galaxy had been draped across his shoulders.
At his waist hung a sword.
Though the blade remained sheathed, the two characters engraved on the hilt, âHeavenswardâ, were enough to strike fear into countless hearts.
It was the Heavensward Sword, ranked seventy-sixth among all Grand Thousand Treasures.
âWell, well,â Meng Lunhui said with a light laugh as he approached. âSo many of you gathered here, what a lively scene.â
Several young geniuses immediately yielded their seats to him.
The pavilion was vast, yet its seating limited. And though they too were considered prodigies, none dared pare themselves to Meng Lunhui, behind him stood the Ancient Samsara God Realm, guarded by two Saint Sovereigns.
Meng Lunhui sat down arrogantly, unbothered by the chilly silence that followed.
âThis Azure Dragon Altarâs treasure will be mine,â he said with a smile.
âTreasures depend on fate,â someone nearby said calmly.
âFate? What nonsense,â Meng Lunhui sneered. âIf I, Meng Lunhui, want something and the Azure Dragon Altar doesnât yield it, then Iâll destroy it myself.â
âHow arrogant can one man be?â someone muttered under their breath.
âLet him,â another whispered. âWith the Ancient Samsara God Realmâs power, only the Ancient Demon Race can challenge them in the entire Godfiend Abyss Heaven. Heâs earned the right to be arrogant.â
âMeng Lunhui,â He Changkong said, âthe Azure Dragon Altar will open soon.â
âWhen exactly?â Meng Lunhui asked.
âWhen one more person arrives,â He Changkong replied.
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