At the heart of the Divine Land.
There stood a flourishing island of unknown size, every corner surpassing even an immortal realm. Countless cities, palaces, and halls filled it. Though it was not as prosperous as the Sky Island, it was still a terrifying place within the Land of Fallen Gods.
The central capital.
Lin Ruowei and her maid traveled in a carriage drawn by strange beasts, stopping before a small courtyard at the edge of the city.
The courtyard was unremarkable, yet it occupied a quiet corner. In this capital, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, such a place was truly rare. Even Yu'er, who had recently seen many terrifying sights in the Divine Land, was greatly astonished.
After looking around for a few moments, she quietly leaned closer and spoke.
"Miss, where is this?"
"I finally understand why you have repeatedly inquired about this place lately and insisted on coming here. There must be some extraordinary great figure inside, right?"
Lin Ruowei nodded slightly and transmitted her voice softly.
"You little girl, you have improved a bit indeed."
"One of our clan's elders has lived here for a long time. He is related to me by blood. According to the clan genealogy, I should address him as Third Uncle. Like us, he belongs to the Profound Gate."
Yu'er nodded at those words, though she was somewhat puzzled.
"So he is a clan uncle..."
"But, Miss, your status is so noble. Even the founder of the Profound Gate is your ancestor. Why must you lower yourself and visit this elder again and again?"
The moment she finished speaking, Lin Ruowei fixed her with a solemn gaze.
"Do not be insolent."
"Though Third Uncle holds no official position and has not appeared in the sect