Glazed Island lay in the northern seas of the Nine Sounds Region. It was the second-largest island, surpassed only by the island where the Controller Palace stood.
It was also home to countless sects, led by the Qing Cang Sect and the Xuan Qing Sect.
Glazed Island appeared harmonious on the surface, but undercurrents surged beneath it. Every sect harbored its own ambitions and wanted control over the entire island.
Zhang Xuan and the others traveled aboard a spirit vessel for an unknown length of time before finally arriving at the Xuan Qing Sect, perched amid the mountains in eastern Glazed Island.
Rumble—
The spirit vessel descended into the center of the disciples' plaza before the Xuan Qing Sect's main hall. Disciples from all around came forward to welcome them.
When they saw the white-robed man step down, they respectfully cupped their hands and greeted him. "Senior Brother!"
The white-robed man straightened his back, gave a grunt of acknowledgment, and strode toward the main hall.
The woman in the red dress invited Zhang Xuan and Jiu Ling off the spirit vessel, then headed for the main hall as well.
"Senior, please!"
As soon as the spirit vessel entered Glazed Island's territory, she had used a secret method to notify the sect master. The sect master had been overjoyed at the news and had prepared everything in advance, simply waiting for Zhang Xuan's arrival.
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to enter the main hall, the middle-aged sect master in a Green Brocade Robe appeared at the entrance. Smiling, he bowed respectfully to Zhang Xuan.
"Ah! Senior, you have arrived, yet Xuan Qing failed to welcome you from afar. Please forgive me, please forgive me!"
The disciples at the entrance, unaware of the situation, wore puzzled expressions and began whispering among