Around the time the roosters crowed in the morning, the entire Origin World was shrouded in a hazy green glow and filled with morning mist. A faint, ethereal quality hung in the air, while specks of light drifted out from Blackwater City.
At that moment, Blackwater City was like a ferocious beast fast asleep. Compared to daytime, it was relatively peaceful.
"Rumble—!"
But just then, a deafening boom rang out from the direction of the City Lord's Mansion, like a thunderclap from a clear sky. The thunderous noise roused the entire city, and it erupted into a clamor. Countless cultivators sent their spiritual senses toward the City Lord's Mansion, eager to discover what had happened.
"Something's happened at the City Lord's Mansion."
In an instant, countless cultivators leaped into the air and flew toward the City Lord's Mansion.
"The City Lord's Mansion is handling business. Any cultivator who dares approach will be killed without mercy!"
A cold, chilling shout suddenly rang out in the sky. A vast killing intent descended like an ancient glacier, forcing countless cultivators to stop in their tracks.
"Hm?"
Inside the Treasure Refining Pavilion, Li Yi abruptly opened his eyes while meditating, two sharp rays of light flashing from them. Sensing the commotion in the direction of the City Lord's Mansion, his spiritual perception spread out like ripples on water, instantly covering all of Blackwater City.
The scene of mysterious cultivators in black surrounding and attacking the City Lord's Mansion appeared before his eyes.
Li Yi furrowed his brow, then withdrew his spiritual perception completely. He had no desire to get involved in something like this. What did the fall or destruction of the City Lord's Mansion have to do with him?
"Kill!"
Zi Yan hovered above the courtyard, his eyes bloodshot as he glared at