The jade pavilion stood deep within the Black Dream Spirit Continent. Yue Cang had been very cautious; he was still constantly improving, and there was no need to risk venturing outside. The depths of the Black Wasteland were relatively the safest place, yet Yue Cang now felt even more uneasy.
At the summit of a peak deep in the Black Wasteland mountains, Shenjie sat cross-legged against the wind. Suddenly, as though he had heard something, he opened his eyes, stood up, and took a step off the cliff. He slowly drifted down into the valley, bypassed the Maze Array, and arrived before the jade pavilion.
"Honored Master, what are your orders?"
Shenjie bowed in salute and waited for the Honored Master inside the pavilion to speak.
The jade pavilion's doors slowly opened, revealing Yue Cang sitting cross-legged in the first-floor hall.
"Shenjie, what do you think is the greatest obstacle to our success? Say whatever is in your heart. There is no need for concern."
Shenjie raised his head to look at Yue Cang and spoke without hesitation.
"Ji Yuan alone!"
Yue Cang narrowed his eyes at Shenjie.
"Ji Yuan alone?"
Shenjie nodded, his expression calm.
"Apart from Ji Yuan, nothing else is worth fearing. Did Honored Master not previously say that this man had likely cultivated to a realm where he could touch and influence Heaven's Will as well? Among Heaven and Earth, those so-called masters will all perish in their own tribulations. Only this man is a threat!"
The information Shenjie possessed was not actually complete. He knew that the Honored Master could influence the rules of Heaven's Will, but he believed such ability could be attained through bitter cultivation. Still, the meaning behind his words could not be called wrong in Yue Cang's eyes.
"Indeed. Ji Yuan