Another half month passed, and the Bodhi Ancient Tree's emergence was imminent. During that time, under Hun Changqing's manipulation, Xiao Yi Xian had become utterly lost in the perfect dream he had woven, unable to extricate herself. Mirror Flower, Water Moon had also been pushed to its limit, leaving no flaws to betray the illusion.
After having Xiao Yi Xian take on the Netherworld Hall's name, he sent her out on several trial missions. Seeing that she completed them all successfully without any mishaps, Hun Changqing finally put his mind at ease and left her at the Netherworld Hall, while he himself set off for the Vast Desolate Ancient Region.
Vast Desolate Town was the human settlement closest to the Vast Desolate Ancient Region. Ordinarily, however, few people lived there, and the ancient region's fearsome reputation as a forbidden land kept visitors away. As a result, the town was quiet and deserted almost all year round.
Now, however, the emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree had drawn countless people to the little town, turning the once-desolate settlement into a bustling hub. Its clamor could be faintly heard even several miles away.
At that moment, two travel-worn figures clad in black robes suddenly appeared atop a small hill several miles outside town. They were Hun Changqing and Xiao Yan, who had traveled from the Netherworld Hall to the Barbaric Ancient Region.
On this journey to the Vast Desolate Ancient Region, Hun Changqing intended not only to seize the Bodhi Ancient Tree's Bodhi Heart, but also to kill Gu Xun'er here and eliminate that future threat once and for all. There were few people who could help him with this.
Medusa had begun refining the nine-colored origin stone shortly after returning to the Netherworld Hall and had remained in seclusion ever since.