The Strong Arrive

Li Fan personally issued the eviction order.

Yu Qishui and the others all had faces trembling with shock.

Huo Ling'er's expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly said, "Ling'er was wrong!"

"Please forgive me, Senior!"

She knelt on the ground!

Cold sweat dripped down.

Offending an Immortal—what a grave sin that was!

Even Yu Qishui and the others knelt in salute, saying, "Senior, we were wrong. We shouldn't have brought her here!"

His heart was anxious; who would have thought this Huo Ling'er would be so ungrateful!

How dare she act presumptuously before Senior Li? Wasn't that just asking for death?

Seeing everyone's strong reaction, Li Fan felt a bit embarrassed instead.

"Forget it, no need for such grand formalities."

He shook his head.

"We'll leave immediately and not disturb Senior Li's cultivation!"

Yu Qishui quickly rose and spoke. He understood that the best course now was to vanish at once.

The group hurriedly left.

As if sensing Li Fan's displeasure, the Little White Cat, who had been eating with great relish, stopped and turned back to look at him.

"Full yet?"

Li Fan smiled faintly, gently stroked the Little White Cat's head, then used a handkerchief to wipe its mouth.

He casually tossed the remaining half-bowl of food into the trash.

"Meow meow..."

Bai Xiaoqing stared at the trash can, her big eyes full of reluctance. Meow, this kitty hasn't had enough to eat yet, dammit!!

After leaving the small courtyard.

"Princess, you were far too rash!"

Yu Qishui couldn't help but speak out.

Now that Senior Li was displeased, it was truly a heinous offense.

Huo Ling'er's face was also filled with disappointment.

She glanced back, her eyes brimming with endless longing, but let out a bitter laugh and said, "Ling'er was just dreaming foolishly..."

How could such an opportunity be so easily obtained?

Being able to elevate the Eye of Blazing Fire to the Eye of Mystic Fire was already an immense blessing.

In the end, she had been too greedy!

She thought shamefully.

Seeing this, Mu Qianning felt some pity and comforted her, "Princess, Senior Li is actually a very good person. Everything depends on fate and affinity; perhaps it's just that the time hasn't come yet."

Huo Ling'er said, "Thank you, Qianning."

At that moment, she suddenly felt a surge of envy toward Mu Qianning.

At least Mu Qianning had the chance to visit Senior Li often, didn't she?

Leaving the mountain village, the group took the Imperial Sky Ship back to the Lihuo Sect.

"Looking at it now, Senior Li had already foreseen the Evil God's Descent, and moreover, he was very likely waiting for the Evil God all along!"

Huo Ling'er spoke.

Yu Qishui and the others all nodded.

"Actually, there's another piece of news I haven't shared with everyone yet. The reason the Evil God chose to descend in the Southern Fire Kingdom is that an extremely important Secret Realm is about to emerge in the Cangli Mountain Range!"

Now, Huo Ling'er held nothing back, saying, "That Secret Realm very likely involves the Immortal Dao Mystery. When the time comes, I'm afraid many Supremes and Evil Gods will arrive."

Hearing this, Yu Qishui and the others were even more shaken.

"No wonder... the mountain village where Senior Li lives is precisely the gateway to the Cangli Mountain Range. Everything is within Senior Li's grasp!"

Wei Yushan sighed with emotion.

"This is a great opportunity. Even Supremes and Evil Gods value this Secret Realm, so there must be plenty of opportunities within."

"You should also prepare well. If you participate when the time comes, you'll surely gain no small reward."

Huo Ling'er advised.

If not for the Lihuo Sect, she would never have met Li Fan, nor could she have cultivated the Eye of Mystic Fire.

Thus, she also harbored a trace of gratitude toward the Lihuo Sect.

"Well said. Since everything is within Senior Li's control, then our Lihuo Sect should also give our full strength!"

Yu Qishui spoke!

Meanwhile.

The events unfolding in the Southern Fire Kingdom continued to ferment!

A beast tide had erupted in the Cangli Mountain Range, and this disturbance drew attention from all directions.

"There must be a supreme treasure emerging in the Cangli Mountain Range!"

"Legend has it that countless secret realms are hidden within the Cangli Mountain Range..."

"In ages past, countless supreme beings entered it, seeking only the mysteries of the Immortal Dao..."

The people of the world buzzed with rumors.

Countless great sects launched their Imperial Sky Ships one after another!

Clearly, this was an opportunity not to be missed.

All the people of the world would take part in this competition!

In fact, the news even spread beyond the borders of the Fire Kingdom, and many powerful forces from outside were rushing toward the Southern Fire Kingdom!

Somewhere in the sky.

A massive Imperial Sky Ship was speeding southward.

On the ship, a large banner embroidered with a crimson lotus fluttered in the wind.

The Fire Kingdom Royal Family!

Eight old guards stood behind a man and a woman on the ship.

The woman had an outstanding aura, while the man was valiant and extraordinary.

"Big brother, Third Sister has already arrived in the south. Aren't you afraid she might obtain some opportunity?"

The woman spoke with a smile, a hint of seductive charm flickering in her eyes.

She was the Second Princess of the Fire Kingdom, Huo Xuanfei.

As for the man, he was none other than the current eldest son of the Fire Kingdom, Huo Mingxuan.

Huo Mingxuan, upon hearing this, said coldly, "The secret realm emerging this time is most likely the Daoist ground of a Fire Dao Supreme Being. Other than me, no second person can approach it!"

He was extremely confident!

The ship sped forward.

"Hm? What's that? Divine Radiance filling the sky?"

Suddenly, a long streak of radiant light appeared in the sky ahead, and atop that radiance, a divine dragon seemed to be soaring!

"The Divine Dragon Boat of the Dragon Profound Sect!"

Huo Xuanfei exclaimed in surprise.

The Dragon Profound Sect was a supreme-level force in the Southern Domain of the Profound Heaven Realm!

Its sect was founded a thousand years ago by the Dragon Xuan Supreme Being, and even now, it had an Integrated Body Realm expert stationed there, making its power far superior to that of Extraordinary Forces.

Drawing closer, they could see clearly that the object moving at the speed of flowing light was actually a miraculous vehicle, exuding an extraordinary aura.

The people on the Divine Dragon Boat seemed to have noticed them as well. As they approached, the boat slowed to a stop.

"Might I ask if you are Daoist friends from the Fire Kingdom?"

An old man appeared at the bow of the Divine Dragon Boat and inquired.

Huo Mingxuan and Huo Xuanfei dared not act presumptuously. They stepped forward immediately, and Huo Mingxuan said in a loud voice, "Huo Mingxuan of the Fire Kingdom and the Second Princess Huo Xuanfei are here. We pay our respects to the Senior of the Dragon Profound Sect!"

"Would you be willing to come aboard for a chat?"

The old man of the Dragon Profound Sect spoke.

Huo Mingxuan and Huo Xuanfei exchanged a glance.

They then stepped out of their Imperial Sky Ship and leaped over to the Divine Dragon Boat opposite.

Entering the Divine Dragon Boat, what met their eyes were eight old men standing on either side of a woman.

The woman sat alone on the deck of the Divine Dragon Boat, a veil covering her face. She wore a white dress, her figure graceful and alluring, yet her entire demeanor was extremely cold.

In her hand, she held a white jade sword.

"This is Long Ziyin, the Saintess of our Dragon Profound Sect."

The old man who had just called the two onto the boat introduced them.

Upon hearing this, both Huo Mingxuan and Huo Xuanfei were visibly shaken!

The Saintess of the Dragon Profound Sect!

This was a true heavenly talent!

Huo Mingxuan's eyes lit up immediately.

If he could forge a connection with someone like her, would he still have to worry about ascending to the throne of the Fire Kingdom in the future?

"Fire Kingdom's prince, Huo Mingxuan, pays respects to Saintess Ziyin!"

He spoke at once, a hint of fervor in his eyes.

But Long Ziyin only replied indifferently, "No need for formalities."

"The two of you must be heading to the Cangli Mountain Range, correct?"

Huo Mingxuan said, "Indeed."

Long Ziyin nodded. "The reason I invited you aboard is that I wish to cooperate with you."

Cooperate!

The two were overjoyed. A Saintess from a Supreme-level power, seeking cooperation with them? This was an incredible opportunity!

"Please, Saintess, just give your orders. If there's anything my sister and I can be of use for, we will not refuse!"

Huo Mingxuan declared outright.

Long Ziyin, however, swept her gaze over them both and asked, "May I ask what level your eyes have reached? Have you attained the Eye of Mystic Fire?"

At this, both Huo Mingxuan and Huo Xuanfei's expressions turned somewhat grim.