In the Thousand Butterfly Mystic Realm, a steep peak that reached the heavens rose high into the sky. A cyan palace more than a hundred zhang tall stood atop the mountain, with three large golden characters, "Thousand Butterfly Hall," written on its plaque.
Wang Qingfeng sat in the principal seat, holding a silvery-white crystal with several golden veins on its surface.
Wang Yuyan and a graceful golden-skirted woman stood to one side, their expressions respectful.
The golden-skirted woman was Wang Yuyan's Dao Companion, Chen Yuting. She was at Void Refinement Middle Stage. Chen Yuting had ascended from the Mystic Cloud World and landed at the Wang Family's Flying Spirit Platform on the inland continent.
The Mystic Cloud World was not a realm controlled by the Wang Family. One could ascend from there upon reaching Spirit Transformation Mid-Stage. Chen Yuting had enemies in the Mystic Cloud World, and those enemies had backing in the Mystic Sun World. After searching for a suitable Spatial Node several times, she ascended to the Profound Spirit Continent, avoiding her enemies.
Chen Yuting was a Formation Master. With the Wang Family's cultivation and support, she had advanced to Void Refinement.
As long as they were sufficiently outstanding and loyal to the Wang Family, they could receive important positions. Many key posts in the Wang Family's various departments were held by disciples with other surnames.
In the early years, Wang Yuyan, Wang Yuyu, and Su Hongshang had studied Artifact Refining together. Su Hongshang had become Dao Companions with Wang Yuyu, and both had advanced to the Void Refinement Stage.
Through arrangements made by their elders, Wang Yuyu had become Dao Companions with Chen Yuting. After Wang Yuyu advanced to the Void Refinement Stage, his Soul Avatar descended to the Lower Realm and helped Chen Yuting eliminate her