The first light of dawn hit the black Forbidden Sea, creating a black halo in the mists on the surface. Up above was a deep blue sky, and a dharmaship flying off into it.3

Xu Qing watched the dharmaship until it disappeared over the horizon. Huang Yan had never acclimated to Emperor-Receiving Prefecture, so it made sense that he was leaving. Xu Qing would respect his decision, and hope that both he and Second Elder Sister would find happiness in South Phoenix.0

“I wish you well in everything,” he murmured. Turning, he left the port and went back to the Seven Blood Eyes headquarters.2

It was time to pay respects to Master Sixth.2

He’d intended to go the day before, only to be taken by Arch-Immortal Plumdark to the demon snake skeleton in the land of good fortune. As he ascended the stairs leading up the mountain headquarters of the sect, the wind blew through the trees, causing the leaves to rustle. Xu Qing felt very calm at heart.0

Even at dawn, there were a lot of disciples out working on early morning cultivation. It was possible to hear the sound of chanting; that was something that Seven Blood Eyes had adopted only after joining the coalition. The disciples were cultivating their hearts. Xu Qing had been informed about this new custom...1