PS: After careful consideration by the author, I decided to abandon treatment and update it in the evening. I'm asking for monthly tickets!

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On a sea surface outside the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace, Jian Shifei sat cross-legged on the water, completely unclothed, his face ashen.

Around him were the 'Wind and Thunder Poles' Ancient Sword, Yun Tiange, Qi Leng, and others.

They all looked extremely somber, not wearing any clothes or magic artifacts.

With the help of Master of Time Zhu Guangyin's power, they resurrected outside the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace, but all their belongings were left inside, so they were completely naked.

"This is truly embarrassing!"

Wisdom Demon Mountain scratched his head and sighed in distress, "It's a pity that before we were so confident, wanting to seek revenge on him. Now we can't even withstand a single blow from him, the gap has become so vast."

Ancient Sword's expression grew even more gloomy upon hearing this.

After pledging allegiance to Zhu Guangyin, his cultivation advanced rapidly. He also received the Imperial Lord's gifts, awakening several powerful bloodline powers.

Ancient Sword had thought he now had the qualification to stand in front of Chu Xisheng.

But now, it seemed the gap between them and Chu Xisheng was even wider.

"I wonder how the Imperial Lord is?"

Yun Tiange drew back his thoughts, "It's our incompetence, leaving the Imperial Lord to face the danger alone."

Jian Shifei squinted his eyes as well, "The Imperial Lord only needs one finger to crush Chu Xisheng, the trouble is that mysterious woman during the fog battle—"

Just as he said this, the voice of sorcerer Shi Zhiming came forth, "That guy is already very strong, merely his cross training Domineering Body is close to the Earthly List. I can't crush him with one finger now. Coupled with that Formless Saint Transmission who wields the Pingtian Sword, this person's combat power can reach the top two hundred of the Earthly List. In this Cloud Sea Immortal Palace competition, those who can directly surpass him number no more than twenty."

With these words, Shi Zhiming's figure emerged from the void.

He flicked his robe sleeves, casting numerous large and small bags, various magic artifacts, and a few broken masks before them.

These were all their lost items within the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace, casually brought out by Shi Zhiming.

'Wind and Thunder Poles' Ancient Sword took the cloth bag, showing a hint of embarrassment on his face, "Imperial Lord—"

He had just started speaking when a sudden cough came from Shi Zhiming's mouth.

Shi Zhiming hurriedly covered his mouth and nose with his hand, but the coughing grew increasingly severe until traces of blood seeped through his fingers.

"It's nothing."

Shi Zhiming waved his hand casually, causing the blood to ignite and evaporate noiselessly.

He noticed Ancient Sword and the others all looking at him with a bit of worry in their eyes.

Shi Zhiming chuckled silently, "Just exchanged a few moves with some old acquaintances, and was struck by that Divine Punishment Thunder from the Two Books of Precepts. But my goal is somewhat accomplished."

He raised his head to gaze at the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace above, eyes showing a hint of coldness.

This time he failed to obtain those items inside the Immortal Palace, yet that woman, she won't get them either!

It's uncertain who will be fortunate enough to obtain those three divine items inside the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace.

As long as it doesn't benefit Chu Xisheng, anyone will do—

Shi Zhiming was pondering this when suddenly became dazed, recalling the scene he had seen during the fog battle at Wind God Tower.

Ideally, those things falling into the hands of that woman Ween Zhiyi would be best.

This woman's life expectancy is limited, at most twenty years later, those three divine items will change owners again.

If Ween Zhiyi could conveniently freeze that scoundrel assisting Mu Sword Immortal in Ascension, Shi Zhiming would be even more satisfied!

The problem is, Chu Xisheng possesses the 'Divine Sun' blood!

Ween Zhiyi also strongly absorbed his blood!

That woman's attitude toward Chu Xisheng is also clearly unusual.

Shi Zhiming soon sensed an abnormal disturbance in space-time within the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace, slightly furrowing his brow and temporarily putting away his thoughts, "Prepare to face the enemy!"

Ancient Sword and others were secretly shocked.

All were wondering if Zhu Guangyin's old friend was perhaps another divine being?

They felt a chill in their hearts, swiftly donning clothes and magic artifacts.

Among themselves, they were candid and sincere, being honest, meeting each other naked was alright, but being seen by others would be truly shameful.

Just as they managed to cover their bodies and put on masks, a streak of black appeared suddenly in the void three hundred yards away.

Then a group stumbled wearily out from that void.

The person leading was none other than Yan Guilai!

Behind him were Zong Sanping, Ren Xiaowo, and other Holy Inheritor Disciples of Formless Divine Sect.

Shi Zhiming first squinted his eyes slightly, revealing a trace of kill intent, then returned to normal.

He sensed that while these people each had varying degrees of injuries, none were fatal, their limbs were intact, and their combat prowess undiminished.

Even that Ye Zhiqiu, already bloodied, remained mentally vigorous, eyes shining with divine light.

Yan Guilai also noticed Shi Zhiming and his group upon stepping out of the void.

His heart tightened, and he watched the people on the sea below with utmost vigilance.

As their gazes met, Martial Intent clashed, and massive waves surged suddenly over the sea surface. The surrounding ocean within three hundred yards sank several feet.

Shi Zhiming scanned Yan Guilai and others' wounds, finally slightly raising his eyebrows, his expression clear, "The rules of the fifth stage should be to randomly battle under the First Grade Sky Gang Skill environment, winner rules. Judging by your injuries, you must have been defeated by the 'East Heavenly King' Wang Dongtian?"

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