Magma Space, Flame Master

Deep within Xuanling Mountain lay lush, vibrant greenery. Amid that verdure was an enormous lake, a full thousand zhang wide. When the breeze swept across it, the surface glittered with rippling waves.

A beautiful middle-aged woman stood quietly at the lake's edge, her gaze fixed upon its surface without moving, until an inquiring voice sounded behind her.

"May I ask if you are the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace Master?" The newcomer's voice was clear and calm, carrying an unhurried composure.

The middle-aged woman paused, then turned around. A young man in a black robe was walking toward her, a modest smile still on his face.

As he drew nearer, he realized that her aura felt familiar, very similar to Ling Qingzhu's. Considering her strength and appearance, she was most likely the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace Master.

Sure enough, she did not deny it. Instead, she asked, "You are Xiao Wujiu? Your strength truly is formidable. No wonder Qingzhu holds you in such high regard."

"You flatter me, Palace Master. It seems Qingzhu was delayed by something and could not come?"

"That is right. Because of you, she is currently converting her cultivation, changing the Supreme Purity Art into the Tai Shang Induction Art. She has entered a critical stage and truly cannot leave."

"She also said that she had an appointment with you on Xuanling Island and needed to keep it, so I came in her place." At this point, a smile appeared on her face. "More importantly, I wanted to see what kind of outstanding young man could make Qingzhu worry about him so much."

Her gaze traveled over Xiao Wujiu from head to toe before turning into a smile. "I said I would give you a once-over, but now it seems my disciple's standards are as