The city grows, the Ranking List gains a name, and monsters become mountains; a jade slip refines dreams and turns the stars

"As the saying goes, one day in heaven, ten years in the mortal world. By my reckoning, we've been in the Divine Realm for ten years."

Inside an elegant residence, Azureblood True Lord and True Person Wangsheng sat facing each other over drinks, their conversation tinged with emotion.

Azure Blood True Lord wore white, with a folding fan resting by his hand. He looked every inch the dashing gentleman, but his voice was full of regret. "A few years ago, my old illness returned. My blood surged out of control, and I lost half my Divine Abilities. That ended any chance I had of becoming city lord, so I can only place my hopes in you, Daoist Friend Wangsheng. When you claim the seat, don't forget our agreement today."

"Rest assured, Daoist Friend." True Person Wangsheng's expression remained calm, his eyes bright. "What I seek is not the office of city lord, but its standing! The Divine Realm is wondrous, connecting the Three Realms and Yin-Yang. Here, one can glimpse the truth of Void and Reality and even probe the mysteries Beyond the Mundane! But not everyone can do so. Only the city lord has a chance to try. For that, I must fight!"

"Good!"

Azureblood True Lord praised him and drained his cup. "The city is in turmoil now. Fairy Haixi, Lingxu Zi, Overlord Xiong Pi—these are all figures who rose in recent years. Some may have come from the outside world too. They'll be your greatest obstacles in the contest for city lord. I'm no great talent, but I'd be willing to gather information on them for you."

"Thank you, Daoist Friend." True Person Wangsheng raised his cup, clinked it against Azureblood True Lord's, and drained it as well.

The two exchanged smiles.

Azure Blood True Lord smiled.