Fairy, I am truly a virtuous gentleman!

North of Luodu, the capital of the Great Li Immortal Dynasty, lies a vast red land.

This place is barren, with jagged rocks and a vast expanse of red earth.

At the end lies a bottomless abyss, hence it is also known as the Crimson Abyss.

At the edge of the azure sky, the enormous Great Luo Cloud Ship sailed into this desolate realm.

This place seemed to have lost its color of life, with not a trace of green, only an endless expanse of red.

In fact, the inner city of Luodu encompasses the nine heavens of the outer city, covering a vast area. Logically speaking, the number of living beings there should be much more than this.

And it was precisely because of the existence of the Crimson Abyss that all of this was caused.

Within the entire capital city, Chi Yuan occupies nearly 90% of the area!

Only in the remaining areas, all the spiritual energy of heaven and earth combined, could barely supply the common people of Luodu, cultivators, and powerful clans.

The Great Luo Cloud Boat continued its journey. The surrounding scenery remained unchanged, making it difficult to determine the speed of its progress. However, no matter how you looked at it, it was not slow.

Soon, a formidable chasm stretched across the land, like a massive abyss leading to another world, approaching from afar.

Buzz one one

An invisible wave emanated from it.

The Seven Luminaries Dragon Spirit Array, or rather, Luodu, has moved.

An invisible dragon head, composed of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, rose from the inner city of Luodu, seemingly possessing intelligence, and raised its enormous, sprawling body.

Its momentum is like the rising sun, unmatched and radiant.

In an instant, the entire space trembled.

It turns out that the illusory Dharma form that confronted Daoist Yu Shu that day was not the complete Seven Luminaries Dragon Spirit Array at all!

This city-protecting formation actually encompasses the entire Crimson Abyss!

The dragon of spiritual energy gleamed in its eyes as it gazed northward, almost materializing.

Suddenly, countless bolts of lightning appeared out of thin air above the abyss of the rift, igniting vast swathes of fire. In no time, they distorted the darkness and opened up an even deeper passage.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Great Luo Cloud Boat leisurely slipped into it and disappeared.

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Meanwhile, inside the Great Luo Cloud Boat, on a huge plaza, True Man Xu Yuan floated cross-legged in the air, his eyes closed, as if waiting.

Meanwhile, many people were already waiting in the square.

They gathered in small groups, distinguished by their sect's power, waiting together and whispering among themselves.

Not far away, several beams of light hurried over.

After a long while, Master Xu Yuan slowly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

He surveyed the entire audience and called out loudly, "Fellow Daoists, the Crimson Abyss is now within reach. I, the True Man, will preside over the proceedings on behalf of His Highness the Crown Prince."

Xu Yuan Zhenren was once a rogue cultivator, but he possessed exceptional skills and had made many friends among the immortal sects, with extensive connections. Now, he was representing the Crown Prince of Dali, so as soon as Xu Yuan Zhenren spoke, everyone present bowed and greeted him, showing him great respect.

At one point, everyone suddenly felt as if they were wearing shackles, and a chill rose from nowhere, climbing up their necks and making them feel slightly uneasy.

Suddenly, someone cried out in surprise.

"What's going on? Why has the jade pendant I use to communicate with my ancestor suddenly stopped working?"

Upon hearing this, many people hurriedly checked their communication devices with their elders in their sects and clans, and unsurprisingly, they were all ineffective.

Some people panicked immediately. Many of the candidates for the Grand Gathering of All Laws are exceptionally talented, but that does not mean they all have powerful backgrounds.

Many of them are entrusted with great expectations by those behind them and are key to the rise of their families and sects.

They participate in the Grand Gathering of Myriad Laws for the generous rewards that come with entering the Hidden Dragon Ranking, and for the long-standing opportunity to condense a superior golden elixir.

However, they did not expect that the Great Li Immortal Dynasty would send the Imperial Sky Spirit Ship to transport them to and from the Crimson Abyss.

Furthermore, since no specific information about Chi Yuan had ever been leaked before, and now that they had lost their channels of communication with the outside world, they couldn't help but feel anxious.

However, the inheritors of those ancient and prestigious sects and disciples of great clans showed no worry on their faces, and their eyes held a strange glint as they looked at the uneasy people.

Just as a small disturbance was about to break out, Master Xu Yuan waved his hand, and a hundred or so golden rays flew out, landing precisely in the hands of each person.

"Please don't panic, everyone. This is the Great Luo Cloud Boat traversing space. I will explain the specific reasons in detail after you have signed the legal contracts."

A contract of law is a means developed by cultivators to bind each other's promises in transactions. Once signed, it has extremely strong power. At best, it can severely damage one's cultivation, making further progress difficult; at worst, it can lead to immediate death and rebirth as a spirit.

It is a much more complex and effective method than swearing an oath on one's own Great Way.

The group exchanged glances and began to peruse the contents of the legal contracts in their hands.

Putting everything else aside, the hundred or so magic contracts used to inscribe the incantations and talismans alone are priceless, made from extremely rare materials—a truly grand undertaking.

The contents of the decree were simple: it stipulated that no information could be disseminated or revealed after boarding the Great Luo Cloud Boat, or the soul of the violator would be banished to the heavens.

Although the consequences were severe, everyone still signed the legal contract after confirming the specific conditions.

"Yes, very good, thank you all for your cooperation."

Master Xu Yuan checked and retrieved the signed contracts one by one, and finally said with satisfaction, "In that case, I shall begin my explanation..."

"etc!"

A shout came from above.

Immediately, another flash of inspiration rushed over.

Some people couldn't help but show surprise and dissatisfaction. Those present were either the chosen ones of heaven, or the heirs of great sects and disciples of aristocratic families.

Everyone else arrived on time, so why should we wait for you at this crucial moment?

Facing those who arrived late, past the appointed time, Master Xu Yuan stroked his beard and smiled nonchalantly, "It's alright, Young Master Ning and Fairy Lingyin, please take your time. I haven't even started yet."

Fairy Lingyin?

Young Master Ning?

Everyone immediately fell into deep respect.

The former, ranked twelfth on the Golden Core Ascension Ranking, had condensed a high-grade Golden Core, and his strength and status had long surpassed those of the gifted.

If placed within one of the many Daoist sects that have been relocated, such a person would be capable of founding a sect and becoming its founder. Even in the sacred lands of immortal sects, such a person could serve as a steward within the sect and be considered a core member of the force.

It can be said that among those present, only Master Xu Yuan and a few Golden Core elders leading the major forces could be compared to him.

The latter, 'Young Master Ning's' surname, is even more intriguing, sparking the imagination and reminding one of the two deities who fought outside the inner city of Luodu that day.

Sure enough, when the light faded, four figures appeared in everyone's sight.

The leader, dressed in palace attire, had delicate, arched eyebrows, a slender and graceful figure, and a cool and refined demeanor, yet she always inadvertently revealed a gentle and dignified air that belonged only to her.

It was none other than the fairy Qiao Shuang.

In addition, two more figures emerged side by side.

A man wearing a straw hat and covered in a black robe had an aura that was difficult to discern.

The other person was a spirited young woman dressed in blue, with her black hair tied up high, and a delicate and beautiful face.