Liu Qingyang

A thousand miles away from the Heavenly Azure Hall, on a mountain peak shrouded in clouds and mist.

"Heavenly Azure Hall, Liu Qingyang greets Senior."

The Heavenly Azure Hall, dressed in a long blue robe, bowed deeply to the white-clad figure sitting on the Ice Chair before him.

"Sit."

A Cold Table materialized out of thin air.

Xiao Han remained calm and uttered a single word.

Liu Qingyang glanced at the empty space in front of him, but Xiao Han, whom he caught a glimpse of out of the corner of his eye, made no comment and simply began to boil water and make tea.

Surprisingly, the flames radiating terrifyingly high temperatures coexisted peacefully with the Tea Brewing Furnace made of ice.

Suddenly, Liu Qingyang's expression changed slightly. He looked at Xiao Han in astonishment, and then understood.

A fiery chair materialized in front of him, and he appeared before her, sitting down with an expressionless face.

A strange light flashed in Xiao Han's eyes.

"I've heard that the Heavenly Azure Hall is an exceptionally talented individual, and is recognized as the strongest person in the Heavenly Azure Continent."

"It truly lives up to its reputation."

The Nine Palaces Realm Peak, when converted into the cultivation level of the Great Thousand World, is equivalent to Lower Earthly Supreme.

According to Xiao Han's calculations, this Heavenly Azure Hall is only a step away from breaking through to that level, and it is not difficult for him to even fight against an Upper Earthly Supreme.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingyang smiled calmly and said modestly:

"Senior is Tong Xuan. Compared to your profound cultivation, my meager strength is but a firefly compared to the bright moon."

The mutual flattery between the two ended there, and Liu Qingyang took the initiative to speak.

"May I ask how you should be addressed, senior?"

"Ice Saint, Xiao Han."

"That..."

Liu Qingyang observed that Xiao Han showed no displeasure, and then continued to ask questions.

"Senior, are you from outside the Heavenly Azure Continent?"

"Doesn't it look like it?"

As he spoke, Xiao Han pretended to be surprised and looked at himself carefully.

"No..."

Liu Qingyang shook his head slightly and said in a strange tone:

"However, the Heavenly Azure Continent has been sealed off for thousands of years, so you may be the first visitor from outer space."

"What about those things outside?"

As they spoke, the tea boiled, and a cup of hot tea was moved in front of Liu Qingyang. The rich aroma of tea filled the mountaintop, and the latter subconsciously sniffed it, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

"Can someone who comes uninvited be considered a guest?"

He carefully took the teacup that was floating in front of him, took a sip, and before he could even savor the aftertaste of the tea, he answered Xiao Han's question with a cold laugh.

"So you have no doubts about me?"

Liu Qingyang shook his head again.

"If you harbored ill intentions, Senior, my Heavenly Azure Hall."

"You're quite insightful."

"You seem to be aware of Tian Lan's current situation?" Xiao Han's tone was curious, but more so, it was certain.

Liu Qingyang did not disappoint Xiao Han, nodding without any pretense.

"In fact, it's not just my Heavenly Azure Hall Heavenly Azure Continent's aware of the existence of those things outside. The only difference is how much they know."

"But... sigh, there's no need to offend your ears with such unpleasant words, senior." Liu Qingyang's tone was somewhat disappointed and embarrassed.

"I imagine that apart from the Heavenly Azure Hall, other forces aren't very enthusiastic about dealing with those things, right?"

Xiao Han's words made Liu Qingyang's expression stiffen for a moment, but he quickly recovered, his tone slightly bitter.

"Your understanding of Tian Lan is truly profound."

The implication was that he agreed with Xiao Han's words.

"After all, the Heavenly Azure Continent is currently isolated from the world, and no one can enter or leave."

"The road ahead is completely cut off."

Liu Qingyang didn't finish his sentence, but it was quite obvious.

While the seal on the outer layer of the Heavenly Azure Continent created an absolutely safe external environment for Tian Lan, it also indirectly diminished the ambition of the strong on the Heavenly Azure Continent.

With the path ahead blocked, even peak experts like Liu Qingyang could not advance their strength; without Foreign Enemy threats, there was a lack of corresponding Sense of urgency. All of these factors indirectly led to a stagnation in the development of cultivation civilization on the Heavenly Azure Continent.

Moreover, with no external threats, the internal strife on the Heavenly Azure Continent is quite severe, with many powerful forces frequently attacking each other. If it weren't for the Heavenly Azure Hall overlooking the continent and "watching with predatory eyes," even the current order would not be able to be maintained.

"Since you've taken the initiative to contact us, you must already have a conclusion?"

Setting aside the somewhat serious topic, Liu Qingyang changed the subject and asked.

Xiao Han put down his cup, not answering immediately, but instead asking:

Do you know where those things outside come from?

Liu Qingyang frowned slightly and shook his head, saying:

"I don't know, but they seem to call themselves Holy Clan."

"The Holy Clan?" Xiao Han scoffed. "They certainly know how to embellish their image, but it's pretty much the same."

It's just that things were different then and now.

"Those things have a common name in the Great Thousand World — Extraterrestrial Evil race."

"Extraterrestrial Evil race?"

Xiao Han then gave Liu Qingyang a brief introduction to the information about the Extraterrestrial Evil race.

After a long pause, Liu Qingyang gasped. He had thought that this so-called Holy Clan was just some powerful creatures from other worlds.

However, while this guess was correct, its "power" was somewhat unexpected!

The power of the Great Thousand World can be glimpsed from just a few words spoken by Xiao Han. However, even a world as powerful as the Great Thousand World can only passively defend itself against attacks from the Extraterrestrial Evil race.

"Don't worry, they are just Extraterrestrial Evil race from the Great Thousand World. These from the Heavenly Azure Continent are nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs."

Seeing the worry in Liu Qingyang's eyes, Xiao Han naturally knew what she was thinking and offered some words of comfort.

"How do you plan to help us drive them away, senior?"

Liu Qingyang wiped away non-existent cold sweat and asked expectantly.

"Expel?"

Xiao Han revealed a cold, indifferent smile filled with murderous intent.

"If I let them leave this continent alive, what will become of my reputation?"

Xiao Han's "arrogant" statement shocked Liu Qingyang, and his own pride was awakened by this declaration.

"In that case, Heavenly Azure Hall will obey your orders, Senior."

After a friendly exchange, Liu Qingyang, with a hint of eagerness,

"Senior, please feel free to speak your mind. As long as Heavenly Azure Hall can provide it, we will spare no effort."

Having said that, as if suddenly remembering something, Liu Qingyang took out a jade talisman and handed it to Xiao Han.

"All the information on the forces and powerful individuals who have betrayed the Heavenly Azure Continent, which my Heavenly Azure Hall possesses, is contained here. Please take a look, senior."

"You're well prepared!"

Xiao Han took the jade talisman in surprise and exclaimed in amazement.

Liu Qingyang's tone was calm and composed, but a hint of pleasure appeared in his eyes.

"We've been keeping an eye on these traitors for quite some time now, but the sphere of influence they wield is too terrifying for us to take action against."

"However, for a senior like you, these should be a piece of cake."

Xiao Han silently accepted Liu Qingyang's flattery and began browsing the list provided by the Heavenly Azure Hall.

Fifteen minutes later.

"No wonder!"