Qi Yuan pondered for a moment, then without any hesitation, she even carried a hint of anticipation as she dove into the depths of the sea.

The vast seabed lay before her, fully visible under her Late Stage of Core Formation Divine Sense.

Just as she was puzzled, a faint light flickered.

Five feet ahead, a fissure opened, revealing a hidden world within.

"An Array!"

Qi Yuan’s expression subtly changed; so close, yet she hadn’t sensed it at all. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

This Array was at least Tier Three Advanced Level or higher.

"Please, Fairy Qi, enter the array for a chat!" A familiar voice became clearer.

"Ji Zhou?" Qi Yuan’s eyes showed a glimmer of surprise, and without any further doubts, she stepped quickly inside.

As Qi Yuan entered, the Array closed again.

At this moment, Li Jizhou resumed his true form, and their eyes met, Qi Yuan’s gaze sparkled.

"Forty years have passed, Fairy Qi, I hope you’re well!" Li Jizhou smiled slightly, calm and collected.

"It really is you!" Qi Yuan completely let down her guard, instinctively quickening her steps until she stood before Li Jizhou, then forcibly stopped herself.

Forty years had passed since the turmoil of the Demon Dao, and she had thought they might never meet again,

yet at this moment, her heart was slightly stirred.

She was even more shocked by his current strength.

There was no doubt, the one who had previously slain four women and saved her was definitely him.

And the power he had displayed was truly terrifying.

Four high-tier puppets, an unknown demon beast, and this place’s super Tier Three Array...

All left Qi Yuan astounded.

Forty years ago, he was just a True Core cultivator, yet his accomplishments now were indeed astounding.

"Please sit, Fairy Qi!" Li Jizhou remained calmly seated, gesturing to a cushion beside him, showing no emotion.

Qi Yuan felt her mind go blank, she sat down as instructed, but her heart remained difficult to calm, her gaze never leaving Li Jizhou’s face.

He appeared as youthful as ever, his appearance unchanged, his demeanor unaltered, as if time had left no mark on him.

Just like forty years ago!

"What brings Fairy Qi here?" Li Jizhou was unfazed by her gaze and asked indifferently, with a hint of Purifying Spirit Dharma Sound in his voice.

Only then did Qi Yuan come to her senses, she smiled at Li Jizhou, and then began to discuss the matter of Jiang Li.

After listening to Qi Yuan’s account, Li Jizhou learned that seventy years ago, when Qi Yuan fled to the Sea Domain, she formed a deep bond with Jiang Li.

Speaking of Jiang Li, Qi Yuan’s eyes sparkled with a hint of anger.

And during her account, Li Jizhou learned another unexpected piece of news.

The reason Qi Yuan had time to come this time was because the battle had paused, and the reason for the pause was the intervention of the Ten Princes of the Central Domain.

The Ten Princes of the Central Domain were the new generation of leaders from various major powers, exceptionally talented, true prodigies of the Central Domain, overshadowing the entire younger generation.

Each represented the strength of their own faction.

On the surface, they came to the Central Domain to temper themselves, akin to Shangguan Liuyun’s approach, yet their true intentions were unknown.

However, with the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Southern Domain not showing themselves, these Central Domain princes were practically deities!

"The Ten Princes of the Central Domain!" Li Jizhou frowned silently.

The Shangguan family had sent Nascent Souls to the marsh, and now the Southern Domain had received the Ten Princes of the Central Domain.

Nowhere was safe!

After a long-awaited reunion, they sat and talked at length.

Discussing the encounter on the island, both were inwardly furious.

"Li’Er was captured by Shangguan Liuyun; who knows what torment she might suffer. The key thing is, if she learns her people have been slaughtered, her heart might just shatter!"

"For a long time, we hoped the large factions of the Central Domain would help the Southern Domain solve the troubles caused by the Demon Sect, but we never imagined that their arrival would only make things worse!"

"I must rescue Li’Er!"

With each word Qi Yuan spoke, her hatred grew deeper, until finally, she grit her teeth.

Li Jizhou’s face gradually darkened as well.

Though he didn’t want to, having already slain Shangguan Liuyun’s servants and maidens, the cause and effect has been set; no matter what he did, a confrontation with Shangguan Liuyun was inevitable.

It was a fight to the death.

The only difference was timing.

If it were now, the other was the Divine Son of a noble Immortal family, at Golden Core Peak cultivation, undoubtedly possessing Spiritual Treasures, and surely having a protector; should they meet, there’d be little chance of survival.

Fortunately, Shangguan Liuyun was in the open, while he was concealed; the opponent might not know he was the true culprit.

"How do you plan to rescue her?" Li Jizhou asked in a gentle voice.

At his words, Qi Yuan’s face revealed a trace of disappointment.

With her own strength, she naturally couldn’t contend with Shangguan Liuyun, only by allying with the Righteous Army, but Shangguan Liuyun’s esteemed status made many in the army reluctant to oppose him.

They feared provoking the Shangguan Immortal Race.

"I will gather allies who hold grudges against Shangguan Liuyun!" Ultimately, Qi Yuan could think of only this plan.

However, this plan was feasible; since coming to the Southern Domain, Shangguan Liuyun had challenged many prodigies with duels.

Half of the top ten on the prodigy list had died at his hands.

How could their sects and clans not hate him?

Hearing this, Li Jizhou nodded, slightly relieved, at least it proved Qi Yuan wasn’t foolish.

He was most afraid Qi Yuan would say she’d sacrifice her life for the rescue.

If that were the case, he’d need to decisively distance himself from her.

At this moment, however, there was a hint of anticipation.

And after answering this question, Qi Yuan instantly calmed down as well.

Understanding the gap between herself and Shangguan Liuyun, knowing the matter couldn’t be rushed, gradually, her journey’s gloom began to fade, and her state of mind stabilized.

"Forty years not seen, little brother, how you have impressed your sister!"

"Why would sister say such a thing?" Li Jizhou’s mood also became lighter.

"Speaking of which, I haven’t yet repaid today’s life-saving grace, little brother, don’t hold it against me." Qi Yuan’s mood grew more lighthearted.

"Why has sister become so formal?" Li Jizhou laughed freely.