Jiangnan, atop Extreme Heaven Cliff.
True Lord Cheng Tian Zhengde suddenly woke up. What met his eyes was True Person Demon-Subduer, who was equally bewildered for some reason, though his expression was tinged with pain.
"What happened?"
True Lord Cheng Tian Zhengde frowned deeply. In his memories, he had merely been fulfilling his duties as sect master, looking after the most promising Foundation Establishment True Person in the sect.
Now, seeing that something was amiss with True Person Demon-Subduer's expression, he immediately asked.
Meanwhile, True Person Demon-Subduer suddenly clutched his chest and looked around, feeling as though something important had been stripped away.
But what exactly was it?
He could not remember.
For a moment, the two stared at each other, neither knowing what had happened. They could only sense that something was off, then simultaneously looked up at the sky overhead.
The fourth layer of [Other Shore].
Brilliant Sword Light coiled through this place, taking the form of a graceful figure. Sword Lord withdrew his gaze, his voice cold and clear. "It seems Wanbao has made up his mind to go all the way into the dark."
On the other side, Cang Hao spoke in a low voice:
"The eighth secret realm—Xuande definitely has plans for it."
"It is a pity we failed to invite him into [Heavenly Dao]. Otherwise, we would be the ones holding the initiative now, and there would be great hope of surpassing Chu Sheng as well."
"But now, there is no chance."
At this point, Cang Hao stared straight at Sword Lord. "Nian Yao, you should be able to tell as well. In that instant just now, they crossed hands once again."
"It was not a direct clash of spells, but a contest of schemes and calculations. That Xuande set another trap for Chu