Master of Strange Dao

Within the phantom outline of the city, the mirage of the White Jade Building emerged as well.

Only the White Jade Building began to solidify further, the apparition transforming into a true existence.

Gradually, the once pristine and brilliant luster of the White Jade Building began to dim, and shades of char started to appear on its surface.

By the time the White Jade Building had completely manifested, it had turned into the Black Jade Building.

The first wisp of the lingering Heavenly Fire Qi appeared, and the surrounding area began to heat up, signifying that the White Jade Building had fully returned to the real world.

The first artifact of Dadui from the east and west, after having vanished, had returned.

At this moment, the phantom of the entire Dingmao City seemed to become even more real.

Yu Ziqing glanced at the Mysterious Heaven Sect Master and said nothing; the message had been delivered to them. If they couldn't handle it, they had no one to blame but themselves.

The Mysterious Heaven Sect Master was the first to fly to the rooftop of the White Jade Building, placing the wordless seal upon it, only to be met with no reaction.

Then he picked up the Big Seal and, following the phantom of Dingmao City that had materialized, arrived at the city's highest point.

There, atop the roof ridge, was a statue of an Exotic Beast with its mouth open towards the sky, its two palms joined together, seemingly just enough to hold the Big Seal.

The Mysterious Heaven Sect Master gently placed the Big Seal upon it, and the phantom seemed to actually support the Big Seal.

Streaks of radiance twinkled, and from above the heavens, the glory of the bright moon transformed into a beam of light, thunderously descending.

In an instant, a ripple swept out, causing all the phantoms to dissipate, and left behind only the solitary Black Jade Building resting there.

The Big Seal floated in mid-air, devouring Moonlight, and then it changed shape, turning into a dark blue archway with nine layers and eighteen pillars, thunderously landing. Atop the archway, only one ancient character was inscribed.

Dadui.

The enormous archway, hundreds of feet tall, seemed incredibly bizarre, as if no matter what direction one looked from, one always saw its front.

Seeing the character on the archway, everyone understood that the target had been activated.

It was just not quite like what they had imagined.

Facing the deep, profound, and massive archway, the crowd grew somewhat silent.

Then everyone turned to look at the Mysterious Heaven Sect Master.

The Mysterious Heaven Sect Master, in turn, looked at Yu Ziqing.

Yu Ziqing showed no expression, completely ignoring him, thinking, 'You want the benefits but don't dare to take the lead. With that much skill, you can't expect to pick up any leaks.'

The Mysterious Heaven Sect Master's expression was dark and brooding. At the time, he had merely reached out casually with a greeting card to the Yin Family, never expecting them to be so decisive.

As a result, he had been the one leading the way ever since.

At this moment, he would have liked for someone from Jinlan Mountain to go again, but they had already said it had nothing to do with them, and no transaction was made.

He would have liked to force someone from Jinlan Mountain to explore, but sadly, in the current situation, offending them could lead to great trouble later on.

With so many onlookers presenting a front that left him as the leader, he found himself in quite a pickle.

After a brief silence, he took steps toward the colossal archway, stepped through it, and vanished without a sound.

Once someone had entered, others followed suit, threading through the archway, one after another, into the Sealed Land.

If the Heavenly Fire Jade Seal were inside, a single person might not be able to suppress it.

After the others had entered, only Yu Ziqing, holding the Little White Fox, remained standing there.

Then, a handful of Red Sand drifted down from the sky, quickly swelling in the wind into a blood-red sand wave stretching over ten miles, heading straight for Yu Ziqing below.

Yu Ziqing stood there, looking up with a grin on his face.

"So eager already, huh?"

As the blood-red sand wave, heavy with enormous force, descended, Yu Ziqing stood still as if resigned to his fate.

Just as the blood-colored sand wave was about to engulf Yu Ziqing, within ten feet and closing fast, a Black Robed Man appeared in front of him. With a flick of his hand, the Black Robed Man conjured a Seal and swept it forward.

In a flash, the blood-red sand wave howled past on either side, whipping up a furious wind.

Zhong Shouzheng looked back at Yu Ziqing and let out a sigh.

"How did you know I was nearby? How did you know that I would definitely take action to save you?"

"Senior, you've forgotten about the two Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. One of them was meant for me. If I died, whom would you give that treasure to?"

"I'd be better off keeping them all to myself!" Zhong Shouzheng laughed, clearly thinking that not having to share was the best option.

Unexpectedly, Yu Ziqing seized the chance and smoothly retorted,

"Then keep it, Senior. No need to give it to me. Consider that treasure as compensation for asking for your help."

Yu Ziqing didn't give Zhong Shouzheng a chance to argue, and instead looked up into the sky.

"Esteemed one, have you been harmed by the chief director's Evil Skill?

Although I am unskilled, I happen to know how to resolve the Evil Skill.

To date, I have removed the Evil Skill affecting four individuals of the Third Tribulation Realm. If you trust me, Senior, I can help you resolve the Evil Skill as well.

From then on, you can be wholly your own person."

Yu Ziqing feared many, but at this moment, he was not afraid of the chief director's incarnation.

Four successful cases of severed connections were proof enough.

In the sky, an old man with age spots and holding a red gourd, suddenly appeared in the air.

He was surrounded by a tumult of blood-red sand, emitting a nauseating stench of blood.

His gaze was calm as he looked at Yu Ziqing and shook his head.

"I am not an incarnation of the chief director, just an ordinary dong chang supervisor."

"The dong chang has already been disbanded."

"My life is nearing its end, and I am here today, out of gratitude for the chief director's kindness, to merely borrow your life for a moment."

This elder, with his calm demeanor and deathly resolve, was clearly beyond persuasion.

Yu Ziqing sighed.