Yun Ce led the way with a bow, and Qin Yu followed close behind. Jiang Lan and Li'er walked side by side between them as the four strolled through the Star Pavilion, which was still under construction. The craftsmen worked at their various tasks along the way. The clanging of hammers mingled with the cultivators' chants as they laid the array foundations, yet the sounds were not at all chaotic. Instead, they lent the place a sense of vibrant life.
Yun Ce walked along, softly introducing the place to Jiang Lan. "Senior Lan, this is where the Star Pavilion's cultivation area will be. We'll set up several Spirit Gathering Arrays here for the disciples to cultivate. Up ahead is the area where the council hall will be expanded. Once the grand array is complete, we'll begin furnishing the interior."
Jiang Lan gave a slight nod and casually swept his gaze across the surroundings. He seemed nonchalant, but took in the Star Pavilion's layout and the locations of the array foundations. Every so often, he raised a hand and pointed, as if offering an opinion—or perhaps simply pondering. No one knew that this seemingly unassuming middle-aged man had once traveled through countless realms, including the Divine Realm, the Immortal, Devil, and Demon Realm, and the Mortal Realm. He had seen all manner of rare treasures and supreme arrays throughout the universe. In his eyes, Yun Ce's layout and array foundations were naturally crude, with plenty of room for improvement. Li'er quietly followed beside them, occasionally glancing at Qin Yu with a faint smile in her eyes. Only she could vaguely sense the subtle aura of a Godking lingering around Jiang Lan.
Qin Yu was both excited and nervous. He stole occasional glances at Jiang Lan, privately marveling at the bearing of