Terrifying Profits Amid Crisis

At the entrance to the enormous spatial passageway, hidden sealing runes lay everywhere. The runes carried a uniquely oppressive aura, and the presence of restrictions could vaguely be sensed. Within restrictions capable of suppressing and killing Void Refinement Realm cultivators, quite a few mysterious figures were patrolling.

After passing through the spatial passageway, a massive city stood alone upon the plains.

Although the city was still operating, it was permeated by an oppressive feeling. Countless hidden sentries were scattered throughout the city. The moment Bai Yu and his group stepped through the gates, several icy gazes fixed upon them. Even though people still flowed through the streets and business continued in full swing.

Yet a closer look revealed that Droughtfiend Soul City no longer had merchant caravans traveling through it. All supplies and traffic relied on flying vessels belonging to the same faction. This place had already become a prison hidden beneath the surface.

Following Qi Sinian to an enormous castle, they found that because the Myriad Treasures Sect had not cooperated with the Royal Court's operation this time, the vast marketplace was far more deserted than usual. The auctions that had once been held daily had not opened for half a month.

Part of the reason was the Royal Court, and part was the plague raging in secret.

The Myriad Treasures Sect's foundation was no weaker than the Royal Court's, so the Royal Court would not completely fall out with them over this. Yet underhanded moves in the shadows never ceased, and the guards here had consequently increased greatly.

"The Myriad Treasures Sect only has permission to leave this one time. Since this is the Great Apothecary's decision, I will certainly do my utmost to cooperate."

"Please rest here for a few days. I'll first report the situation to