Celestial Mystery Realm, a prosperous world on the edge of the central region of the Flowing Light Domain.
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was rich here, the mountains and rivers were beautiful, and all manner of rare birds and exotic beasts darted through the forests.
A majestic palace stood atop the highest mountain peak. Spiritual energy around it had thickened into mist, lending the palace an especially solemn air.
A series of steady footsteps sounded outside the stone hall.
A figure hurried up from the foot of the stairs and stopped before the heavy stone doors.
The newcomer wore a black robe and possessed a profound aura. He was clearly a peak Sage expert.
He straightened his robes, then bowed deeply toward the stone doors, his manner respectful to the extreme.
"This disciple, Qin Jue, requests an audience with Master."
The interior of the stone hall fell silent for a moment.
Then, an indifferent voice came from within.
"What is it?"
Qin Jue straightened, a trace of irrepressible excitement on his face.
"Reporting to Master, this disciple has just received a transmission."
"A Hunyuan Taiji early-stage expert has appeared in the Luofu Realm."
"This disciple believes this is a great opportunity and came specifically to report it to Master."
The stone hall was silent for a moment.
Amid a dull scraping sound, the heavy stone doors slowly opened to either side.
On a Cushion in the center of the stone hall sat a gray-haired old man cross-legged.
The old man's face was gaunt, his eyes slightly closed. No laws leaked from his body, yet simply sitting there created the illusion that the surrounding space was twisting.
This old man was none other than the Realm Lord of the Celestial Mystery Realm, Liu Yuan, a Hunyuan Taiji late-stage expert.