Across the East Sea, islands lay scattered like stars in the sky. Great islands crouched over the waves like colossal turtles, while small islands floated amid emerald hues like jade hairpins.
Between sea and sky, Dharma vessels were numerous, escape lights never ceased, and countless seagoing ships sailed back and forth—a scene of flourishing prosperity.
Not the slightest trace of danger from demonic calamities could be seen.
Among them was one island, situated at the center of the archipelago like the eye of a fish in a yin-yang diagram.
Its rocky foundation was formed from rare Cold Jade Stone. Crystal-clear throughout and warm in texture, at first glance the entire island resembled a precious jade gem floating upon the sea.
"Raise the sails!"
At that moment, several sea vessels on the island raised their sails and set off. Their holds were packed with weighty jade and corpses, drawing deep in the water as they swiftly headed toward the mainland.
Along the northern edge of the docks, countless shops and stalls stood in uneven rows.
Many Turbid Qi and Mixed Qi cultivators mingled among them, their cries of hawking goods ringing without end amid the clamor.
Fortunately, the Dust-Clearing Ash-Suppressing Formation kept clouds of dust from rising into the sky.
In the alleyways, many children wielded wooden swords and sparred against one another. Their sword edges were sharp and fierce, no mere game of mortals.
Every so often, an older child would suddenly stand with hands behind his back, sword upright, and coldly declare, "You no longer belong to the immortal path's Life-Valuing Principle..."
This would set all the children roaring with laughter.
"Even this place was so prosperous?"
Just then, a cloud vessel resembling an Azure Luan sped in from the horizon, flying straight toward a green hall at the