Yue Muhong appeared at the entrance to a barren valley. Beyond it stretched an equally desolate wasteland, not a hint of green in sight. But he stopped, his gaze falling on the black stone stele standing at the mouth of the valley.
"Cloud Night Valley."
He softly read the three characters carved at the top of the stele, then walked into the valley.
As if passing through a curtain of water, he appeared in a valley the next instant.
This valley was completely different from the outside. It was no longer a barren wasteland, but more like an oasis, with over a dozen buildings that made it seem like a small settlement.
Yue Muhong entered the valley and walked down the street. Shops, taverns, and inns lined either side.
His brows lifted slightly. Since there were quite a few people in the safe zone, he could sense auras inside the shops and inns.
"Looks like plenty of people got the news!"
A glint flashed in Yue Muhong's eyes as he walked down the street toward the tavern.
At that moment, several groups of customers sat drinking inside. Some were alone, while others gathered in pairs or trios.
His arrival drew plenty of attention. But when they sensed the faint aura emanating from Yue Muhong, they quickly looked away, not daring to stare.
"A Heavenly Human Realm expert—and so young. He must be from the Tianli Sect, right?"
"Hard to say. Plenty of talented fighters have appeared in other worlds too. Haven't you seen that half the names on the Heaven Ascending Ranking belong to warriors from other worlds?"
"This time, things are going to get lively, aren't they?"
"Lively? Forget it. We'd better stay out of it. This isn't something we can get involved in. One wrong move, and we