At the summit, a figure stood with one hand resting on his shoulder, gazing upward at the ethereal Flame-Eater in the sky. A gentle smile played on his lips. In his flowing white robe, he stood remarkably out of place amidst the otherwise dark, eerie atmosphere—yet no one questioned this contrast. Everyone's gaze upon him was filled with fervor and reverence. This man, none other than the Grand Chancellor of the Spirit Clan, Lord Huatian. With a single step, Lord Huatian appeared before the Flame-Eater in the sky, studying it carefully before smiling, "Indeed. After all this effort, you have finally reached the Imperial Realm of Spirit." "Haha." "Void Devouring Flame couldn't help but chuckle. For beings of his caliber, reaching the Emperor-level soul is generally a formidable challenge. Fortunately, over the years the Soul Palace has refined a substantial amount of primal soul essence, enabling it to harness that immense essence power and lift him up. However, the cost of this elevation is truly steep—the vast majority of soul essences accumulated by the Soul Palace over the years have all been consumed by him. Nevertheless, given his high standing within the Soul Clan, such treatment is well-deserved and no one can object. 'There's always a return for every investment,' said Void Devouring Flame. 'With my current strength, I can now withstand Gu Yuan's Assembly. And if we combine our efforts, defeating him won't be difficult.' Soul Emperor smiled, nodded, his eyes glowing with warmth, and softly added, 'It seems we should now investigate the location of Tuo She Emperor's abode.' "As long as you open the abode at the right time and obtain the nascent Imperial Dan within, you will be able to harness its power to transcend the level that has never been reached by anyone in a thousand years—becoming the true strongest being in this realm." Void Devouring Flame licked his lips, then changed tone and smiled, "But don't forget—within that abode, there are also things I need. That was part of our original agreement." "Rest assured," said the Spirit Emperor with a warm smile, "you and our Spirit Clan are deeply intertwined. I will never deceive you. If, as you say, the abode holds what you require, I will personally retrieve it for you." Only then did Void Devouring Flame nod contentedly. Because of him, the Spirit Clan has been able to endure and thrive to this day. He had helped the Clan so greatly, and naturally, he had his own conditions and needs. Otherwise, even the Spirit Emperor's strength would not have compelled him to act on behalf of the Clan. "Hmph, Doshagui Emperor..." A cold smile flickered across Tu Shen's face before dissipating, and his gaze shifted to Houn Tian. At that moment, Houn Tian waved his sleeve, and eight ancient jade discs drifted gently out from within it. Suspended above his head, the jades emitted a soft, delicate luminescence, their interplay of light creating a splendid display, with subtle ripples of energy seemingly pulsing between them. Houn Tian stared at the eight discs with intense interest, then bit down hard on his tongue, spitting out a stream of pure blood that landed upon the jades. "Hhmm!" The jades, which had previously only radiated a faint glow, now emitted a delicate hum, and their light grew steadily brighter. Intricate patterns began to flow subtly across their surfaces. "These ancient Doshagui jade discs have been scattered for years. Now, it is my honor to reunite them for you!" Gazing at the extraordinary scene above, Houn Tian smiled and then firmly clenched his palm around the jades. "Chh!" As the Heavenly Spirit Emperor pressed his palm down, the eight ancient jade pieces were seamlessly fused together—yet instead of shattering, they began to subtly intertwine, as if drawing closer to one another. "Hum-hum!" As the jade pieces drew nearer, the resonant hum grew stronger. Eventually, with only a few crisp cracking sounds, the eight jade slabs converged into a single unit, and instantly, a radiant glow erupted, forming a complete ancient jade disc slightly larger than a human palm in the sky. The elder wore a black robe, his hair displaying several hues, each seeming as though flames were rising from it—remarkably unusual. Though his face was ordinary and unremarkable, his eyes, deep and vast like the night sky, radiated the presence of a sovereign over the heavens. Under the gaze of those eyes, even the strongest souls—such as the current Huatian Emperor—felt a subtle tremor in their essence. Under this pressure—so overwhelming that even the Heavenly Sovereign of Souls could not match it—every soul in the room was filled only with fear. "Hmph. Playing tricks with illusions, mere images, yet insisting on making a big deal out of it," the Heavenly Sovereign of Souls remarked, his expression slightly gloomy. Clearly, this emotion, which had not surfaced in many years, stirred his irritation. With a cold gaze fixed upon the ethereal form, he suddenly extended his palm and reached out, palm meeting the image. "Boom!" The sharp force of his palm struck the image with tremendous impact. Yet, at the very moment of contact, his expression abruptly changed, and an astonishingly terrifying force surged back, pouring directly into his body and hurling him hundreds of feet into the air. "Be careful," said Vūn Yīn, voice steady but measured. "Though it's only an image, it is indeed a legacy from the ancient Emperor Tōshē. His gaze remained cold, fixed upon the form, and he clenched his teeth, his eyes reflecting a mixture of concern and complexity. Hun Tian Di's expression was slightly gloomy as he strode back, feeling rather discomfited in front of so many members of his clan. He furrowed his brows, saying, "How can we eliminate this phantom?" "Why rush?" Void Teng Yan rolled his eyes, then replied, "The location of Todha's ancient imperial abode is hidden within the eyes of this phantom." "Ah?" Hearing this, Hun Tian Di was slightly astonished. He focused intently on the phantom's eyes, and after a moment, his expression grew increasingly serious. He clearly saw a faint image, though it was not very clear. "Indeed, Todha's ancient emperor has such a skill—ordinary people, even if they gather all eight jade artifacts, would find it extremely difficult to locate the abode if they didn't know the secret." Hun Tian Di exclaimed in admiration. With his own strength, he couldn't help but nod and express his genuine appreciation. "Void, it seems we'll have to rely on you." "Void-Nihilus smiled and nodded. Suddenly, his eyes transformed into pure black, and two slender beams of light shot forth from them, entering the eyes of the ethereal form. As the light refracted, the black glow reflected back into the sky, instantly expanding the image countless times, filling the heavens. "This...?" Huaten-Emperor narrowed his eyes, gazing at the image hovering above—the vast, unfamiliar terrain. At first glance, he knew it wasn't located within Zhongzhou. The image first swept past the mountain ranges near this land, then abruptly turned sharply downward, plunging directly into the ground. Instantly, a vast expanse of fiery sea spread out, an endless ocean of molten rock, now clearly visible before him. "Where exactly is this?" Huaten-Emperor furrowed his brows, studying the image. Though he now knew the molten sea lay beneath the surface, this detail alone still failed to pinpoint its precise location. The imagery delved deeper into the magma realm, and as it progressed further, suddenly a strange creature appeared within the view—a being resembling a lizard, its eyes radiating fierce intensity. Following this lizard-like creature, deep within the heart of the magma world, an ancient stone gate began to emerge subtly, bearing four characters at its summit. Ancient Emperor's Mansion! "Crack!" When the spirit of the Heavenly Emperor's gaze settled upon those four indistinct, ancient characters, the imagery abruptly halted. He exhaled slowly, his eyes blazing with even greater intensity. "How do you find this place? I feel unfamiliar—I've never been here before," said the Void Devourer of Flame to the Heavenly Emperor. "I do too," replied the Heavenly Emperor, frowning. Though the continent of martial energy was vast, the imagery had only revealed a broad region. Yet, it would take time to pinpoint the exact location with certainty. He pondered for a moment, then waved his hand, and the four Sacred Magnets of the Spirit Clan materialized instantly. The Spirit Emperor glanced at them and said softly, "Record in full all the terrain features, mountain characteristics, and other observations you've seen, and pass this information on to the clan members still outside. Have them deploy all their strength, searching systematically from place to place, until the terrain of this region is fully confirmed. If they cannot succeed, then let them return never." At the words, the four Sacred Magnets bowed respectfully and promptly stepped back to carry out the instructions. "I can sense that Gu Yuan is monitoring us. Should a large number of our strongest warriors be deployed, he will surely take notice," said Xuzhui Tanli. "Never mind. First, secure the terrain. Then, we'll find our way," replied the Spirit Emperor, nodding. He then placed his hands behind him, gazing at the ancient jade glowing in the sky, murmuring to himself. "I've gone to such great lengths to gather you—all this effort—and yet I still don't believe I'll be able to find the address of your dwelling!"