"Kaiyang Island," one of Star Luo Hall's Seven Great Star Islands.
It was the star island in charge of Star Luo Hall's assessments and promotions.
Even after its former island lord, Chi Lian, had died unexpectedly, Star Island continued to operate normally, with numerous disciples, stewards, and elders coming and going each day.
Today, however, more people had gathered on Kaiyang Island than usual.
They had not come for assessments. Instead, they gathered in large numbers before a great hall at the center of Kaiyang Island.
This was where Star Island's daily affairs were handled and supplies stockpiled, as well as the island lord's residence.
Since Chi Lian's death, this area had not seen such a large gathering for a long time.
At that moment, sounds of an argument rang out across the square outside the hall.
"Stop! Who gave you permission to enter the storehouse and move Kaiyang Island's supplies?"
An angry, feminine shout echoed.
Clad in a starlit robe, with exquisite, lovely features and a graceful figure, Si Mingwei stood before the hall's entrance with her hands on her hips, her almond-shaped eyes blazing.
Her aura surged toward a group at the entrance who were carrying large quantities of Heavenly Treasures, cultivation manuals... and other cultivation supplies.
Beside her stood Jiang Yin, his expression cold, a sword cradled in his arms.
Lightning flickered in his eyes as he, too, released a keen, piercing aura. He had already reached Source Emperor Realm Nine-Star.
Their forceful obstruction made the people carrying the resources stop in alarm.
The next moment, however, several figures drifted out of the hall.
Leading them were a man and a woman.
The woman was moderately attractive, with specks of silver embroidered on her collar and cuffs, resembling drifting snow.
The man had a tiger's back and