The weather by the sea is always unpredictable.

As the screams of the more than ten Yunxiu Square cultivators gradually faded away, a heavy rain began to fall over the grand city of the Four Seas Pavilion.

Before being taken away, the twenty or so women from different races knelt down and kowtowed to Wu Wang several times, then they were pulled aside for temporary settlement outside the city.

Young men and women in flame battle armor stood silently above and below, in the streets and on rooftops; the glimpses of their faces visible behind their visors were strikingly calm.

The group of body cultivators from the Annihilation Sect stood in a line behind Wu Wang, standing quietly.

Yang Wudi grabbed two large umbrellas, one in each hand, sheltering Wu Wang and Fire Plume, who were seated in front, from the rain.

Fire Plume didn't seem to like talking, and Wu Wang had no intention of starting a conversation either.

The Fire Dragon, transformed from Zhebian, had flown to one side, lying on the eaves, seeming to enjoy the ordinary rainwater.

Wu Wang's eyelids twitched slightly, and he whispered a few words to the Grand Elder, asking him to do this and that. The Grand Elder bowed to take the order and whisked the group of Annihilation Sect cultivators away with a black wind.

"My lord," Fire Plume spoke, "are you skilled at leading troops?"

Wu Wang replied, "Not skilled."

"Hmm," Fire Plume nodded slightly, seeming to let out a sigh of relief.

The task given by His Majesty, to chat more with the Little Golden Dragon, has been successfully completed!

Since he had to wait anyway, Wu Wang took out a jade slip and began to read the cultivation insights recorded on it, contemplating his own Star Dao.

This waiting lasted half a month.

The Human Domain is so vast that even a group of Heavenly Immortals rushing on their flying Magic treasures would need a considerable amount of time to travel.

Half a day after Wu Wang and his entourage arrived, a large number of Immortals from the Ji Family rushed over.

Several of Ji Mo's aunts and great-aunts pointed at the group of Elders and cursed loudly; the latter dared not talk back.

Following that, several large ships from the Sun Demolition Sect stopped on the horizon, and Le Yao rushed over to the Four Seas Pavilion with a group of old demons, almost crying when she saw Ji Mo in a faint.

After ensuring her husband was safe and sound, merely needing diligent care for the next half a year without intimate relations, she truly breathed a sigh of relief.

It was good as long as he was alright.

Then, that ruthless streak buried deep within Le Yao emerged amid the torrential rain.

She rushed to Wu Wang, short sword in hand, allowing the rain to drench her long hair, her cold gaze fixated on Wu Wang.

Wu Wang nearly couldn't resist summoning his Golden Armor for protection...

Le Yao said, "Brother, if you still regard me as your sister-in-law, it's fine if you punish me for abusing private justice once this is over, or turn a blind eye later. But I must personally kill the culprit who sought my husband's life!"

"Sister-in-law, please be patient, be patient."

Wu Wang said, "Lin Qi has already taken people to capture everyone in Yunxiu Square, top to bottom. I won't give them an escape route. If you want to vent, go write a letter of application to serve in the Punishment Hall now, and I'll immediately approve it for you."

"Thank you, brother."

Le Yao gave a fist and palm salute, then, with a spirited turn, she strode off. On the side, an old demon from the Sun Demolition Sect had already set up a Barrier and arranged tables and chairs.

Fire Plume glanced at Le Yao, a hint of admiration in her eyes.

"She's not bad."

"Hmm."

Wu Wang looked down at his book, showing no interest in conversing with Fire Plume.

When the heavy rain cleared, Ji Mo was back to being vigorous. Wu Wang went over to exchange a few jokes with him, careful not to disturb his legitimate intimacy with Le Yao.

For Ji Mo, although the process was somewhat convoluted, the investigation into Yunxiu Square was successfully completed.

「Half a day passed like this.」

A large number of Flying Shuttles came from the north, bringing with them men and women dressed in long robes and skirts. There were at least a thousand of them, all 'civil officials' from the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion.

Wu Wang took the initiative to go outside the city to welcome them, saying a few encouraging words.

These thousand literary Immortals accepted the orders in unison and gave Wu Wang a Daoist salute. Under the escort of a large group of Yan Emperor's Imperial Guards, they poured into the high-rise building behind Old Pavilion Master Feng.

The Four Seas Pavilion's grand audit thus commenced.

Ji Mo volunteered to join the auditing team.

Wu Wang had thought he wouldn't be able to endure such tedium, but surprisingly, Ji Mo settled in and worked like seven or eight men.

Clearly, because Young Master Ji had stirred up such a spectacle, he felt somewhat uneasy and wanted to contribute in any way he could...

Hundreds of officers from the Four Seas Pavilion were granted permission to move about. Under the supervision of the Yan Emperor's Imperial Guards, they delivered Jade Talismans and scrolls of silk cloth to the main building.

For a moment, the Four Seas Pavilion bustled with activity, with figures moving about within the high-rise and a constant stream of light outside it.

「On the third day since Wu Wang and his party arrived at the Four Seas Pavilion.」

Ship after ship and Flying Shuttle after Flying Shuttle flew in from the sky. Lin Qi, accompanied by several Transcendent Realm experts, landed directly in the large city of the Four Seas Pavilion.

The Lin Family returned victorious from purging Yunxiu Square!

Lin Qi was spirited and stood erect in front of Wu Wang, then bowed his head and paid his respects.

"Reporting back to Teacher, all thirteen branches of Yunxiu Square have been uprooted, capturing one main shopkeeper, three vice shopkeepers, and thirty-six officers of Yunxiu Square. The rest, a total of over one thousand six hundred twenty people. We rescued more than two thousand individuals from different races, among them over one thousand eight hundred women and over two hundred men. According to preliminary interrogation, it's estimated that there are still thousands of Yunxiu Square operatives in the Nine Wildernesses, and they won't be captured in the near future."

Wu Wang sat on a wooden chair with one leg crossed over the other, a scroll of 'Refinement Theory' resting on his leg, and smiled.

"Well done."

Lin Qi, who had been on edge, almost laughed out loud.

"Start the interrogation just outside the city," Wu Wang suggested, looking towards a pavilion not far away where Elder Miao and Suqing were drinking tea inside.

Wu Wang smiled and said, "If you can't get any useful confessions, go and ask Elder Miao to step in."

Lin Qi responded, "Disciple will try not to bother Elder Miao!"

"Hey, wait a minute, I'm coming too!"

Xing Tian jumped out from a nearby tavern, carrying two large jars of wine, complaining as he walked, "I thought there would be a fight here, but it turned out to be just sitting around—so boring, unbearably boring."

Wu Wang couldn't help but smile, yet he didn't provide much explanation.

This matter was not so easily resolved.

The Four Seas Pavilion's conundrum was something even the Human Emperor was reluctant to touch.

On one hand, the Four Seas Pavilion did indeed bear the mission of gathering treasures from the Nine Wildernesses, which was now extremely important for the Human Domain.

The Heaven Palace had been in a standoff with the Human Domain for many years, constantly wearing down the Human Domain's 'resources' through Beast Tides. To say that the Four Seas Pavilion was the lifeblood of the Human Domain would be an understatement.

On the other hand, with the Heaven Palace gradually increasing its pressure, the Human Domain should be united internally. Taking action against such a 'meritorious' entity as the Four Seas Pavilion could indeed lead to unrest among the people.

The task given to Wu Wang by the venerable Elder Shen Nong this time was to see how, without affecting the normal operation of the Four Seas Pavilion, the malignant tumor within it could be removed, and any internal disturbance within the Human Domain could be minimized as much as possible.

It was quite thorny, and troublesome as well.

But Wu Wang had already embarked on this path and could only see it through to the end.

Either he would completely suppress Old Pavilion Master Feng of the Four Seas Pavilion and her associates, or he would be reported by these 'meritorious officials' to the Human Emperor and would obediently return to the Annihilation Sect to serve as the Sect Master. Upon careful consideration... Heh, win or lose, he wouldn't be at a loss.

Fire Plume suddenly transmitted a message, asking, "If the audit finds no issues, should we plant some other charges?"

Wu Wang looked at Fire Plume with some surprise, his eyes reflecting a bit of confusion.

Fire Plume said, "His Majesty has decreed that, with the great war imminent, the Four Seas Pavilion cannot have two Pavilion Masters."

"Understood."

Wu Wang slowly uttered these three words, looking down at the book in front of him and mulling over it slightly in his heart.

Indeed, to be the Human Emperor, one must also be ruthless.

He transmitted back, "Elder Fire Plume needn't worry. I'm positive there's something wrong with the foundation of Old Pavilion Master Feng's faction."

Fire Plume nodded slightly, also crossing her legs and sitting in the same manner as Wu Wang, saying, "It's good that you are prepared, my lord."

Prepared? Wu Wang couldn't help but laugh. What could he be prepared for?

Before coming to the Four Seas Pavilion, he was still struggling with how to process the Qiongqi Wing to achieve peak deliciousness.

"Let's take one step at a time."

Fire Plume frowned at this.

Half a day later, the interrogation of the Yunxiu Square leadership yielded results; over twenty Elders associated with Yunxiu Square were identified, and the majority stood behind Old Pavilion Master Feng.

This was but a dagger, and Wu Wang was not in a hurry to throw it.

Several more days of waiting ensued.

Many officers of the Four Seas Pavilion found their Dao hearts crumbling, and the vast majority of the Immortal Soldiers were listless.

Crowds had already gathered outside the city.

Envoys from dozens of Military Families, led by the Lin and Ji Families, were present.

The Benevolent Emperor Pavilion also dispatched a large number of Immortal Soldiers, ready to follow Wu Wang's commands at any moment.

At this moment, all eyes were on Wu Wang's back, filled with doubt, confusion, and expectation.

「On Wu Wang's eleventh day at the Four Seas Pavilion.」

After several days of continuous rain, the sky cleared up, and rays of sunlight sprinkled across the streets of Four Seas Treasures City, shining on the tired faces of various Immortals of the Pavilion.

The flame battle armor of the Yan Emperor's Imperial Guards gleamed even more brightly.

Ji Mo hurried over, bowing his head and handing Wu Wang a Jade Talisman.

Perhaps it was because Ji Mo had spent too much time poring over the accounts, or perhaps the results he obtained were far from what he expected, leaving his complexion somewhat pale, his eyes reflecting a bit of confusion.

Ji Mo whispered, "Brother Wuwang... Hall Master, the accounts of nearly a thousand years have been mostly reconciled. The income and expenses, the annual losses, all seem to match up, and there doesn't seem to be anything abnormal. These are all the discrepancies we have found, but they are not enough to levy charges."

Wu Wang took the Jade Talisman, gazing at the dense array of numbers within, his expression remaining calm.

Everyone here was a cultivator; Ji Mo's words had already spread throughout the area.

There was a deadly silence, both inside and outside the city.

Fire Plume was also pursing her lips and frowning, her expression slightly stiff.

"Tsk, hahaha!"

Behind Old Pavilion Master Feng, a silver-haired old man laughed a few times.

This was a Vice Pavilion Master of the Four Seas Pavilion with the surname Zhao. His smile was full of desolation.

He looked up and sighed, "For thousands of years, I have devoted myself to the Human Domain, and this is the humiliation I receive from a young upstart!"

"Wuwang Hall Master!"

An Elder standing behind Old Pavilion Master Feng stepped forward, this time an old woman.

The old woman pointed at Wu Wang, her voice trembling, "You are the Little Golden Dragon, the hot new talent of the Human Domain, the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall heavily relied upon by Master Liu of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion, and even the rumored successor to the Human Emperor. I should not offend you, but this time, your actions are too much! Under the guise of Yunxiu Square, you conspire to secretly take control of the Four Seas Pavilion! What exactly are your intentions?"

That was quite an accusation.

Another Elder sneered, "Hall Master Wuwang, let's end it here. At the very least, you should bow to the Old Pavilion Master and apologize for the offense. The Old Pavilion Master has followed His Majesty for tens of thousands of years. In the Four Seas Pavilion, throughout the Human Domain, who doesn't respect the Old Pavilion Master? Not asking you to kneel and admit your mistake is already giving you enough face."

Lin Qi cursed, "Who do you want to apologize to?"

Ji Mo also said, "What's this? The Benevolent Emperor Pavilion supervises the internal affairs of the Human Domain. Coming here to audit the accounts is a reasonable duty. What wrong is there in that?"

Behind Wu Wang, an Elder who followed Feng Zhizi spoke sternly, "The Benevolent Emperor Pavilion supervises the Four Seas Pavilion to ensure it serves the Human Domain better."

Someone behind Old Pavilion Master Feng laughed, "What's this? Are you cozying up to them now?"

"I'm afraid Hall Master Wuwang must take responsibility for this! The Four Seas Pavilion has been paralyzed for half a month, unsettling everyone. Consider the damage this has done to the Human Domain!"

"Wasn't the affair with Yunxiu Square shameful enough? Do you have to force Hall Master Wuwang to make this public?"

"Yunxiu Square took advantage of the Four Seas Pavilion and now retaliates against the Elders who opposed them back when their mischief was uncovered! These scum who trafficked in the lives of the Hundred Races, even their own kind—can their words be trusted?"

"Enough!"

CLANG!

The cane in Old Pavilion Master Feng's hand gently tapped the ground, unleashing lines of piercing energy that swept through the surroundings, silencing the quarreling Elders from both sides.

Old Pavilion Master Feng, who had been motionless until now, slowly rose to her feet, looking at Wu Wang with a calm expression.

"Junior, rise and admit your error."

Yet, Wu Wang's crossed leg did not descend.

At this moment, figures stood at the windows of the tall building around, watching this scene.

Inside and outside the city, a large number of Yan Emperor's Imperial Guards watched on.

Dozens of Military Family envoys, numerous women of different races, and tens of thousands of Immortal Soldiers from the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion were all watching this scene intently.

The sky was overcast with rolling clouds, and the rumble of thunder vibrated continuously.

Wu Wang sighed quietly, pressed the armrests of the chair, and slowly stood up.

The Fire Dragon lurking on the eaves swam over, coiling around Wu Wang, its head resting on his shoulder, watching Old Pavilion Master Feng.

"Teacher!" Lin Qi whispered, "They must have forged the accounts! The Four Seas Pavilion has been handling their own books!"

Wu Wang gestured with his hand for Lin Qi to say no more, then stepped forward with hands clasped behind his back.

"Granny!"

A cry rang out as a petite figure leaped from the rooftops, landing with arms outstretched in front of Wu Wang.

It was Dongfang Mumu.

She looked at Old Pavilion Master Feng, determination in her wide eyes, and said in a low voice, "He who initiated this isn't wrong, Granny, you know that! Isn't it better to let this matter end here?"

"Step aside."

Impatience flickered in Old Pavilion Master Feng's eyes. "You've lost your mind to Heavenly Tribulation. Don't cause trouble here."

Immortal Mu retorted angrily, "I'm causing trouble? Should I spill all their dirty deeds one by one then?"

"Nonsense!"

"It's alright, Mumu," Wu Wang suddenly spoke up. "This is not your concern. Go play with Suqing."

Dongfang Mumu turned to Wu Wang and said, "But..."

Wu Wang called out, "Suqing."

Lin Suqing, bracing herself, came from the side, swiftly picked up Dongfang Mumu, and retreated to one side.

Wu Wang smiled and said, "Immortal Mu is my good friend. I don't want her involved in this, nor do I wish for her to become estranged from her grandmother, Old Pavilion Master Feng. However, the sense of justice in her heart is something not even Heavenly Tribulation can scatter."

Having said that, Wu Wang slowly bent his head, crouching down.

Just as everyone thought he was about to apologize respectfully, he instead crouched on the ground, picked up a stone slab with ease, and slowly stood back up.

"High-quality pine-cloud stone paving the street. Even I wouldn't dare to be so extravagant."

Old Pavilion Master Feng spoke indifferently, "What is it that Hall Master Wuwang wishes to say? Speak frankly."

"What I want to say is... Grand Elder!"

BOOM—

Thunder exploded among the dark clouds, and a fierce wind began to howl through the city.

Dressed in Blood Clothes, the Grand Elder appeared behind Wu Wang with dozens of burly men from the Annihilation Sect. They each pulled out one or two Spiritual Storage Magical Items, spilling forth numerous figures.

Wu Wang ordered in a commanding tone, "Bring them up here!"

"Yes, sir!"

Hundreds of Yan Emperor's Imperial Guards surged forward, dragging up the trembling low-ranking cultivators and hauling them onto the main street in front of Wu Wang and Old Pavilion Master Feng.

In that moment, Old Pavilion Master Feng's eyes held a trace of confusion, whereas several Elders behind her seemed to realize something, their legs shaking uncontrollably, scarcely able to stand steadily.

"Recognize them?"

Wu Wang stepped forward, hands clasped behind his back. "Who are these people?"

Old Pavilion Master Feng said calmly, "How should I know?"

"You don't know?" Wu Wang casually grabbed a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious garments. "Tell this Old Pavilion Master who you are."

The man, unable to stop shaking, nearly had his mana dispersed with Wu Wang's casual grasp.

He hastened to say, "I-I am the head supervisor of Upper Chapter's major trading fleet, overseeing the Xu family mines along the sixth trade route of the West Sea, mainly dealing with minerals from the Western Wilderness..."

"Bring out your most recent ledger."

"Yes."

From his sleeve, he took out a Jade Talisman, shaking as he presented it into Wu Wang's palm.

Wu Wang glanced at it and then said, "I'm asking for the ledger of goods received, not dispatched."

"This, this," the middle-aged man stammered, "My lord, this is the only ledger, truly the only one!"

Yang Wudi cursed from the side, "Blind fool! The one standing before you is the Punishment Hall Master of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion! Should you harbor any deceit, your entire family will bear the grave sin of complicity!"

"This, this... I..."

Wu Wang released the man's shoulder, and he immediately knelt on the ground, shaking like a leaf and his face deathly pale, while Wu Wang stood in such a position that he completely blocked the man's view of the Elders behind Old Pavilion Master Feng.

The Grand Elder also pointed one finger, eliminating the possibility of others transmitting messages to this man.

Wu Wang looked at Old Pavilion Master Feng and said indifferently, "Speak, if you want to live."

"My lord! I have a second ledger! My ledger of received goods is here!"

From his sleeve, the man produced several Jade Talismans, his trembling hands barely able to hold them steady.

Wu Wang reached out and drew them over, examining them carefully before closing his eyes.

His voice grew thick with anger.

"Men, collect the ledgers! Seize all ledgers from these trading fleet managers and compare them against the Four Seas Pavilion's accounts, one by one!"

Hundreds of Imperial Guards responded thunderously; several Elders, unsteady on their feet, collapsed onto the damp ground.

The thunderous sound from above resumed, and now every creature in the city was filled with trepidation.

The traders began crying and begging for mercy.

"My lord! Our trading fleet was only following orders; the higher-ups commanded us to do these things!"

"Mercy, my lord, mercy!"

"We are just responsible for transporting the goods back. We have no idea where they went, my lord!"

Amidst the pleas for mercy, a large pile of Jade Talismans was brought into the tall building.

Wu Wang, holding a few of the recording Jade Talismans, walked towards Old Pavilion Master Feng, slowly moving closer, then tossed them directly at her feet with a tinkling sound.

"Previously, I could not understand why, even though the Four Seas Pavilion controlled all the trade routes in the Human Domain, unique treasure mines, precious materials, and Spiritual Medicines from outside the Domain still circulated in black markets or appeared in various towns and trading posts. There's nothing of that sort in the Four Seas Pavilion's accounts, right? Do I need to send someone to check outside, Elder?"

Old Pavilion Master Feng sighed with closed eyes and asked, "Do you find fault with this, my lord?"

Wu Wang, unangered and instead chuckling, replied, "Do you perhaps find nothing wrong with this?"

Old Pavilion Master Feng said, "Some people are greedy, true. But they have also made contributions to the Human Domain. What they have given to the Human Domain far exceeds what they have greedily taken!"

Wu Wang laughed twice, his smile filled with helplessness.

"Your words, Old Pavilion Master Feng, are nothing short of damning. Imagine how those Immortals who faithfully perform their duties must feel. And think of those kin who died in battles at the borders! If their armor could have been made a bit thicker, if their Magic treasures could have been slightly better in quality, wouldn't they have had a better chance to survive? You think your subordinates have made outstanding contributions to the Human Domain, that their greed is minor. But have you considered that if others were in their place, they might perform no worse than your subordinates? They might even do better!"

Old Pavilion Master Feng's eyes flashed with anger as she declared sternly, "You're simply twisting words and forcing logic!"

ROAR—

The Fire Dragon perched on Wu Wang's shoulder suddenly thrust its head forward, expanding to a diameter of three zhang and bellowing furiously at Old Pavilion Master Feng!

The latter actually went weak at the knees; a Transcendent Realm master, she now seemed unable to stand steady.

Wu Wang, spittle flying as he spoke, berated loudly, "It is you who are twisting words and forcing logic! Stop talking to me about whether a cat is black or white, and stop discussing the effectiveness of officials while ignoring their corruption! Who do you think you can fool with that sophistry? A giant rat within the domain! How grave is the harm it causes! No wonder His Majesty sent the Imperial Guards without a word, letting me make a huge fuss over the Yunxiu Square incident. He saw it all! He saw it all! Do you know? The venerable elder Shen Nong's food, clothing, shelter, and transport are so simple! He has to guard the border all year round, opposing the Heaven Palace, guarding the gates to the Human Domain! And you? You form cliques for personal gain! You hoard power! You are sucking the blood of the Human Domain! The food traded for precious materials is grown grain by grain by the mortals of the Human Domain! Those precious materials brought back are meant to be used where they're needed most, to extend the life of the Human Domain!"

"Your Majesty..."

Old Pavilion Master Feng's eyes were somewhat clouded, and her form swayed as though about to fall.

"I have never been corrupt, not even in the slightest! I have never been corrupt, not even in the slightest!"

Like a drowning person clutching at straws, she pushed her sealed Storage magic treasure forward, her voice trembling as she said, "I've been wholeheartedly loyal to Your Majesty and the Human Domain! I have never been corrupt, not even in the slightest!"

"Do you think what you coveted was mere wealth?"

Wu Wang closed his eyes and took a deep breath; the Fire Dragon had already slithered down from his shoulder, encircling the old woman.

He cursed through gritted teeth, "You are the greediest of all in the Four Seas Pavilion! You coveted power, authority, the thrill of controlling the lifeline of the Human Domain! Those account discrepancies will soon come to light. With such a huge deficit and so many people involved, could it have really escaped your notice? You weren't just indulgent of your subordinates; you only indulged those who followed your commands without question, who vigorously praised you. Do you know when I first saw you? The Human Emperor hadn't yet extended his life. He questioned why the Four Seas Pavilion wanted to conduct the Human Emperor's trial and even screen those with strong fortunes. What did you say? You said, 'Your Majesty, you are not going to last long; we need to prepare in advance.' I was standing right there, watching and listening. At that time, my heart grew cold for His Majesty; I felt powerless for him! I respect him because he is Shen Nong! He tasted countless herbs, he stood up to the Heaven Palace, he saved numerous clansmen, yet he had to endure such humiliation from you just before his time was up! Did you ever think about that? Huh! Did you ever give it a thought!"

"I, I... I've never been disloyal..."

"Admit your mistake!"

"You!" The old woman's eyes now held a hint of anger.

Wu Wang's face showed fury, veins bulging on his forehead as he pointed to the ground!

His shouted words, combined with the dragon's roaring and bellowing, thundered through the air.

"I'm telling you! Admit your mistake!"

Trembling all over, the old woman's complexion turned deathly pale and then a shade of blue as she glared at Wu Wang, but ultimately, she lowered her head.

Her legs slowly bent, her body gradually stooped, both hands propped on the ground, her forehead inching lower...

Wu Wang turned aside, taking a half step back.

The lines of Imperial Guards behind him also turned and stepped back in unison.

The dense crowd of figures outside the city parted to the left and right, creating a gap leading north...

As the old woman's forehead touched the ground, it was as if a mirror shattered. She suddenly let out a sob, kneeling there, unable to raise her head for a moment.

A torrential downpour began, more sudden and fierce than any before.

Wu Wang focused his gaze on the group of Elders and officers.

"Take them away! Impose harsh punishments, and do not feel pity for the Human Domain's fighting power. Kill those who must be killed!"

A massive throng of Imperial Guards surged forward, pinning each Elder to the ground, while Fire Plume had already appeared above their heads, pressing down on them, leaving them powerless to fight back.

Wu Wang did not look again and turned to walk toward the city gates.

An Elder who followed Feng Zhizi stepped forward, a smile just starting to form on his face.

"Are you all so clean then?"

The group of Elders and officers quickly lowered their heads and bowed deeply.

"Remember what I just said. The Human Domain is full of talented individuals. If you don't perform well in your roles, others will take your place."

Wu Wang, hands clasped behind his back, sighed lightly.

"Don't overestimate your importance. This merit is yours, but it also belongs to the Human Domain. You should know in your hearts whether it was you who created the opportunity, or the opportunity that made you."

Several old men broke into a cold sweat on their foreheads, hastily responding, "We will heed the Hall Master's teachings closely! We will heed the Hall Master's teachings closely!"

"Elder Fire Plume, I'll leave the rest to you!"

The Xia Official called out loudly, "Fire Plume, I accept the order!"

The Fire Dragon wanted to follow, but Wu Wang waved his hand dismissively and, without looking back, said, "Ji Mo, Lin Qi, Yang Wudi, and Elder Miao stay behind. The rest of the Annihilation Sect, let's return."

The Grand Elder smiled warmly, admiring Wu Wang's retreating figure. He stroked his beard and sighed softly before leading his men to quickly catch up.

The Fire Dragon cocked its head, the fiery light fading as it transformed back into Zhebian, which landed in Fire Plume's hand.

Staring at Wu Wang's retreating back, Fire Plume's lips curved into a gratified smile, and she whispered to Zhebian, "Quite an impressive young man."

Of course, Zhebian gave no response.

Fire Plume turned around, her pretty face now icy cold.

Today, the Four Seas Pavilion would be stained with blood!

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