Sorry, Uncle-Master. This Is the Last Time

First Saint Sect, Cloud Sea of Heaven-Reaching.

Hongju emerged from the palace where he had been in seclusion and strolled through Sacred Fire Cliff.

As the core formation eye of the entire Cloud Sea of Heaven-Reaching, Sacred Fire Cliff did not appear large at first glance. In truth, it was the result of layer upon layer of space being folded and compressed.

Before long, Hongju arrived at a secluded area of Sacred Fire Cliff.

With one step inside, the scene before him suddenly opened up. Looking around again, there were no cliffs or cloud seas to be seen. Instead, there was an endless lake stretching beyond sight.

Emerald waves glimmered upon the lake, reflecting a thousand mountains. Yet there was nothing else, only blank emptiness. It was as though the reflection in the lake was the true world, while everything outside was void. Hongju walked toward the lake step by step and set foot upon its surface. The next instant, he felt heaven and earth violently overturn and reverse.

When he came back to his senses, the scene before him had changed again.

Looking around, he saw a thousand mountains encircling him, with sun and moon hanging overhead. Yet everything carried an inexplicable illusion, rippling in rings with the undulating water.

I have entered the lake.

Hongju understood. The lake's reflection was the Grotto-Heaven of True Lord Radiant Floating Truth, known as You Shen You Xu Grotto-Heaven. It was truly divine and unfathomable.

The next moment, he decisively cupped his hands.

"This lower cultivator pays respects to True Lord."

As his voice fell, vast water light surged forth, forms and colors swaying as they gradually reflected a phantom figure, like a stroke of ink adorning a painting.

"What is it?"

The calm voice made Hongju lower his head even further.