Heaven-Prison Manor Square.
Manor Lord Qiu Zongling stood tall in the air, his gaze sweeping over the dozens of figures hovering before him.
They were the protectors and vice manor lords of Heaven-Prison Manor, all of them at the Dao Fusion Realm.
Some of the protectors were former commanders of the four halls who had stepped down; others were powerful cultivators the manor had recruited.
Among them were several protectors skilled in formations and the Pill Dao. They were the true foundation of Heaven-Prison Manor.
Now that every expert had been summoned in haste, they looked at the manor lord's assembled forces with surprise and suspicion.
"Manor Lord, what has happened that requires every one of Heaven-Prison Manor's top fighters to mobilize?"
An elderly man of considerable seniority could not help asking.
Qiu Zongling's expression was grave. "You'll know soon enough."
He turned to Qiu Wanzhen beside him and ordered, "Wanzhen, stay behind and guard Heaven-Prison Manor!"
"Yes... Father."
Qiu Wanzhen gritted his teeth as he agreed, unable to hide the frustration and resentment that flashed across his face. Qiu Yaoyao... what secret did she bring back to make Father mobilize so many people?
"Yao Yao, lead the way!"
Qiu Zongling said no more.
"Yes!"
Qiu Yaoyao accepted the order and led dozens of Heaven-Prison Manor experts through the void toward the Crimson Dragon Plane.
On the way, the vice manor lord could no longer contain his curiosity. "Manor Lord, we're all uneasy. What could be so important?"
A sharp light flashed in Qiu Zongling's eyes. "If the news Yao Yao brought back is true... this journey will mark Heaven-Prison Manor's rise to greatness!"
At those words, every expert's heart jolted. Curiosity and anticipation spread across their faces.
"Faster, Yao Yao!"
Qiu Zongling urged her on.
Qiu Yaoyao nodded and