Dimensional Void, Paradise Lost.
The gatekeeper of Eternal Night Palace was fishing from a floating stone in front of the gate... or rather, fishing for Void Origin Demons.
A petite figure landed on the floating stone and frowned at the lazy man lying on his side, chewing on a foxtail grass stem and occasionally picking at his feet.
"Cang Jian?" The man half-opened his eyes and yawned. "Weren't you cultivating in the Throne Room? What are you doing out here?"
"The Throne sent me to inspect the Void Divine Treasure that appeared recently and check on those two newcomers."
"Musashi..." Musashi blinked. "You mean that fellow called Taiyinzi, whom Da Zhe introduced, and the strange little girl?"
"Are there any other newcomers lately?"
Musashi shrugged. "Then go ahead. It's not like you need my permission to leave."
Cang Jian said calmly, "There have been reports of a very unusual humanoid Void Origin Demon near this Void Divine Treasure. It calls itself Wang Xiao Hu."
Musashi fell silent for a long while. The Fishing Rod suddenly jerked several times. He yanked hard, and a gigantic figure was dragged up from the void's chaos.
"I've got a big one."
The enormous creature was as huge as a whale. Its terrifying mouth suddenly opened, and the floating stone in front of it looked as tiny as a grain of sand.
Musashi slowly climbed to his feet. His body sank slightly... and he drew his blade.
The massive creature surging forward to devour him was instantly split into countless particles. Like atoms, they transformed into a gray torrent.
Cang Jian's gaze narrowed slightly. The nine famous swords within her body began to ring incessantly.
Musashi casually rested his long saber on his shoulder and smiled. "How about getting out for some fresh air?"
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