Ever since Liang Zhaohuang became immortal and incorporated the central region of the Underground Sea of Fire, along with the Red Dragon Wood, the 'Red Dragon Immortal Molt,' and the rest, into the 'Cloud Firmament Small World,' the Underground Sea of Fire at the heart of Liu Province had become far less important to the Liang Family. They no longer went out of their way to conceal it.
The formations that had once guarded and kept watch over the center of the Underground Sea of Fire had likewise gone long without maintenance or upgrades, their defensive power greatly diminished.
Even so, it was no simple matter for outsiders to enter it with ease—unless someone within the Liang Family helped them.
At this moment, a projection of starlight descended into the 'Cloud Firmament Small World,' taking human form. It was Liang Xiangzhen.
He bowed deeply to the 'Phoenix Dharma Aspect' and said, "Patriarch, this disciple has come to plead guilty."
"What crime have you committed?"
Liang Zhaohuang already understood at this point, but deliberately asked anyway.
"This disciple secretly allowed an outsider into a family stronghold, violating the family laws. I am willing to accept punishment!"
Liang Xiangzhen replied respectfully.
Looking at him, Liang Zhaohuang asked directly, "What benefit did Xiao Yuanmei offer you to make you do this?"
"Fellow Daoist Xiao promised this disciple that, whether the Xiao Family succeeds or fails this time, she will bring her family's artifact-refining inheritance and ten spirit treasures with her when she marries into our Liang Family and becomes this disciple's Dao companion."
Liang Xiangzhen did not conceal anything and answered directly.
Liang Zhaohuang did not say much upon hearing this. He simply said, "Ruijian is in charge of the family now. Go receive your punishment from him yourself. However Ruijian judges you,