“Lian Shi, you just came out of seclusion, so you might not know about the major event that happened at Golden Origin Immortal Palace. It's said that over a hundred years ago, someone single-handedly stormed the Golden Origin Immortal Palace, slaughtering Palace Lord Dongfang Bai, his Heavenly Yin Five Sons, and all the other experts. The Golden Origin Immortal Palace's strength has greatly diminished, and for some reason, the Heavenly Court hasn't sent anyone to take charge. So, they probably won't be coming this time.” The gray-haired old woman glanced at the white-haired old man and said slowly.

“Such a thing actually happened! Dongfang Bai was a peak Taiyi realm cultivator, his true strength even rivaling a Da Luo realm cultivator. Who did this? Could it be the Samsara Palace?” The white-haired old man’s body trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief.

“It is said to be someone named Han Li on the Immortal Extermination List. I don't know if this person is a member of the Samsara Palace, but the Heavenly Court has probably never encountered such an… absurd thing since ancient times. Now, the Heavenly Court has issued a wanted order, offering a generous reward for his capture, but there has been no news of him. I wonder if he has already left the Golden Origin Immortal Domain.” The gray-haired old woman chuckled and said.

The white-haired old man nodded thoughtfully, his expression returning to calm, his eyes still flashing.

Just then, near the Yellow Wind Gate group, a man and a woman stood there.

Both were dressed in black robes, the woman a maiden of graceful age and beauty, the man thin, with a slightly pale complexion.

Hearing the conversation of the Yellow Wind Gate members, both turned their gazes, their expressions somewhat strange.

“After so many years, Han Li, the surprises you give me keep increasing.” The maiden’s lips slightly curved, muttering to herself in a barely audible voice.

“What, you want to go find that person? Don't forget our mission.” The black-robed youth looked at the maiden, frowning as he transmitted his voice.

“Don't worry, I know what's important.” The maiden waved her hand, speaking indifferently.

Just then, several grand blue lights shot from afar, carrying extremely dense water vapor, arriving nearby in the blink of an eye.

With a flash of escaping light, four blue-robed cultivators appeared, heading straight down.

The aura emitted by the four was extremely vast, all of them Taiyi realm cultivators, and the people in front quickly made way.

“They're from the Heavenly Water Sect! I didn't expect them to come as well.” The yellow-faced man from the Yellow Wind Gate’s expression changed slightly, speaking softly.

The others from the Yellow Wind Gate's expressions also changed, as did those of others nearby.

The four from the Heavenly Water Sect ignored the surrounding people, quickly arriving near the golden light pillar.

Two of the four walked in front, one a woman of twenty-one or two years, with willow-leaf eyebrows and a lotus-like face, of peerless beauty, but with a cold expression, like a celestial maiden in the moon palace, constantly emitting a feeling of being unapproachable.

The other was a middle-aged man with slender eyes, a hooked nose, and a fierce aura, causing people to shiver at first sight.

Behind them were a burly man with thick eyebrows and an exceptionally tall figure, and a refined youth holding a folding fan, like a worldly handsome young master.

The Spirit Firmament Gate and other sects standing at the forefront also quickly made way, clearing a space.

“Fairy Su Anxi, Fellow Daoist Jin Liu, it's been many years since we parted ways at Dang Lake, your grace remains as radiant as ever. I didn't expect this sudden anomaly to attract you both here as well.” A broad-faced man from the Spirit Firmament Gate came out, smiling at the cold-faced woman and the middle-aged man, yet his words held a hint of probing.

“What, is this place the territory of your Spirit Firmament Gate? Are we not allowed to come?” Jin Liu glanced at the broad-faced man and said coldly.

“How dare I? It's just that the Heavenly Water Sect is quite far from here, and you two are pivotal figures within the Heavenly Water Sect. Your joint arrival at this moment makes us all very curious. Could it be that you two know something about the situation beneath this anomaly?” The broad-faced man shook his head, his eyes flashing as he spoke.

People from the Forget Worry Pavilion, Blazing Radiance City, and other forces also looked over.

Being stared at by so many people, Jin Liu’s brows also furrowed slightly.

“The two of us were handling matters near the Golden Origin Mountain Range and heard about the anomaly here, so we came to investigate. We also know nothing about what's happening here. Qingsuo Valley, being the closest to this place, should have some clues, right?” Su Anxi interjected, her voice clear and cold, yet filled with a lively tone, then she looked at a group of green-robed cultivators not far away.

“Although Qingsuo Valley is closest to this place, this area is quite barren and rarely visited, so we didn't pay attention to it before. However, I've already sent people to investigate and found out that this gully is called Azure Silk Gully and it is indeed a bit strange. There is a White Head Valley within the Azure Silk Gully. According to some mortals nearby, there is a clear spring in this valley. Soaking in it can rejuvenate the elderly and dying, but that clear spring is currently enveloped within the light pillar and cannot be investigated.” A handsome-looking green-robed man walked out from the Qingsuo Valley group, hastily explaining, seemingly afraid of becoming the target of everyone's criticism.

“Rejuvenating the elderly… that is quite rare. Could it be related to the law of time? Is that spring the legendary Water of Time?” A hint of surprise flashed across Su Anxi's face, and she guessed.

“The Water of Time is so precious, how could it appear in such a remote place? Mortals are ignorant, perhaps that clear spring has nothing to do with this light pillar anomaly.” Jin Liu shook his head and said.

Su Anxi glanced at Jin Liu, not speaking.

“Haha! Fellow Daoists are here so quickly, I, Lei, am late.” A grand voice suddenly rang out, rumbling in the air above the gully.

Hearing this, everyone's expression changed, looking up.

Jin Liu's brows also furrowed, looking towards the distant horizon.

Su Anxi's face turned cold, a wave of icy intent suddenly emanating from her whole body.

A golden light appeared on the horizon, rapidly growing larger and brighter in the next moment, turning into a golden sun-like sphere of light, making everyone in the gully unable to open their eyes.

“Lei Yuce, what great prestige you have.” Jin Liu sneered, waving his sleeve.

A layer of water-like blue light shot out from his hand, rapidly spreading out.

Wherever it passed, the ubiquitous dazzling blue light disappeared, seemingly being absorbed by the blue light.

“Heh! Fellow Daoist Jin's *Cang Hai Divine Art* is becoming more and more exquisite, I admire it.” The golden light in mid-air flashed and disappeared, two figures appearing, descending downwards.

The first was a middle-aged man in his thirties, wearing a golden robe, with a sturdy physique, clearly visible muscle lines even through his clothes, like a mighty lion.

The other was a handsome youth with eyebrows like crescent moons, his aura light and clear, without any sharp feeling.

“So it's Fellow Daoist Lei and Fellow Daoist Wen from the Heaven Reaching Sword Sect. I didn't expect you two to come here as well, truly a pleasure.” The broad-faced man from the Spirit Firmament Gate, the green-robed man from Qingsuo Valley, and others stepped forward to greet them, their attitude even more respectful than when facing the four from the Heavenly Water Sect.

“The two of us were also handling matters near the Golden Origin Mountain Range, and happened to hear about the events here, so we came to take a look. When a secret realm is born, the treasures within naturally belong to those who are destined to obtain them. Our Heaven Reaching Sword Sect has no intention of relying on strength to occupy it exclusively, so don't be nervous.” The handsome youth returned the greeting with a smile.

“We are willing to follow Fellow Daoist Lei and Fellow Daoist Wen’s lead.” Hearing this, the broad-faced man and others breathed a sigh of relief, saying one after another.

The four from the Heavenly Water Sect’s expressions were not very good at the sight of this, but they didn't say much.

“Fairy Su, it's been many years since we last met. You were cultivating the *Tai Yin Ice Soul Dao* behind closed doors a few years ago, and I visited many times, but I wasn't able to see you. I didn't expect to meet you here today. It seems you have broken through the bottleneck of the late Taiyi realm, I am truly happy for you.” Lei Yuce ignored the others, looking at Su Anxi, a deep affection in his eyes.

Su Anxi snorted, turning her head away, looking extremely annoyed.

Lei Yuce wasn't angry at all, staring at Su Anxi infatuatedly.

The surrounding people were used to this sight and didn't show any surprise.

Lei Yuce of the Heaven Reaching Sword Sect’s unrequited love for Su Anxi of the Heavenly Water Sect, his pursuit lasting for hundreds of thousands of years, was known to everyone in the Golden Origin Continent.

“These two are quite strong, what is the Heaven Reaching Sword Sect?” Near the Yellow Wind Gate, the maiden raised an eyebrow and transmitted her voice, asking.

“The Heaven Reaching Sword Sect can be considered the number one sect in the Golden Origin Immortal Domain, its strength only stronger than the Golden Origin Immortal Palace. This Lei Yuce is the deputy sect leader of the Heaven Reaching Sword Sect, his strength has reached the late Taiyi realm, and he is one of the few experts in the Golden Origin Immortal Domain. And that handsome youth surnamed Wen should be Wen Zhong, the Sword-Holding Elder of the Heaven Reaching Sword Sect, his strength should not be underestimated either. They two, and Su Anxi and Jin Liu from the Heavenly Water Sect, are all major enemies in this trip. Before coming here, didn't you look at the information? I'm now questioning whether it was appropriate for the higher-ups to let you manage this matter.” The black-robed youth frowned and transmitted his voice.

“Don't put the cart before the horse. They are just a few local bullies in the Golden Origin Immortal Domain, not major enemies. Our real enemies are them.” The maiden wasn't angered by the black-robed youth's questioning, glancing towards the distance.

The black-robed youth looked over and saw two streaks of water-blue escaping light flying from afar.

These two streaks of escaping light weren't very bright. At the moment, streaks of escaping light were gathering in the gully from time to time, and these two streaks of water-blue escaping light weren't eye-catching at all.

The water-blue escaping light quickly arrived in the gully, turning into a male and a female cultivator, the male with a square face and thick eyebrows, the female with a round face and cherry lips, both with very ordinary looks, the kind that would be hard to find in a crowd.

“Who are they?” The black-robed youth revealed a puzzled expression.

The maiden flipped her hand, and a white pearl the size of a chicken egg appeared in her palm, with a circle of white light flashing inside.

The two figures flashed within the light, but their faces had changed to two new faces.

The male was in his thirties, with a white face and short beard, with a scholarly air, the female was only seventeen or eighteen years old, with a fair oval face, looking lively and cute, a pair of dark eyes constantly rolling, looking mischievous.

“The Lan siblings from the Golden Brilliance Immortal Palace, Lan Yuanzi and Lan Yan! Why are they here? Could it be that our whereabouts have already been exposed?” The black-robed youth’s pupils contracted, surprised.