Ly City, one of the many county cities scattered across the Chu Continent, was a place that drew little attention. On any normal day, the top experts one could find within the city were first-rate Adepts. Even second-rate Adepts were considered prominent figures.1

But today was different. Today, in an unassuming courtyard house tucked away in the city, over a dozen individuals had gathered, seemingly waiting for someone to arrive.1

One among them was a bald, muscular man clad in black heavy armor. He casually swung a wolf's tooth cudgel, his face expressionless. Another figure in a black cloak leaned against a gazebo pillar, exuding an air of ease and confidence.1

"Brother Li," a man in white robes, appearing to be in his 30s, approached the cloaked figure with a frown. "There’s less than half a day remaining until the opening of the immortal realm. Where is this friend of yours? If he doesn't show up, do we continue waiting?"0

"Patience, Brother Song Guang," the black-cloaked figure replied nonchalantly. "I...0