Spirit Serpent Clan

Xin Shi considered the question for more than ten breaths before finally saying in an uncertain tone, "On the surface, Yuxiao seemed to be upholding tradition, preserving order, and strictly observing the rules established by the True Lords. He even appeared especially enthusiastic about it. But what the reality was, I didn't know either."

His gaze shifted from Yulian to Wang Ping. "But one thing is certain: if he truly had been preserving the old rules and traditions, he should not have made so many plans. Perhaps he would still be alive and well now."

Wang Ping could not help nodding. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Can you be certain that once I reach Great-Grandmaster's realm, I will be able to venture into the Misty Sea?"

"How could I possibly be certain? Perhaps once your cultivation reaches the other shore, you will be able to determine it yourself. Just as you surely know more now than you did in the Third Realm, don't you?"

Wang Ping agreed with that as well.

The conversation fell silent at that point.

Yet the silence was brief. Xin Shi's gaze then settled on Yulian as he said, "I have said what I needed to say. Now, let us discuss the purpose of your visit."

At that moment, Wang Ping sensed a rare trace of nervousness arising in Yulian's emotions. He could not help reaching out to stroke her head, soothing her unease.

As Xin Shi spoke, he opened his huge mouth and spat out a small azure pearl, like a luminous pearl of the night. Though tiny, it contained a special law of energy, similar to the laws of the Five Elements spiritual body within a Fourth Realm cultivator, yet unlike them. It was not nearly as abundant as the Five Elements