「Two days later.」
Qin Wudao and his retinue stepped out of the square and arrived at the foot of a mountain. It was verdant and majestic, towering into the clouds, its height immeasurable. This mountain peak was enormous, larger even than the ten great Immortal Veins of the Nine Provinces Realm combined. Palaces, resplendent with immortal light, dotted its slopes. At the foot of the mountain, numerous figures stood or sat in groups. Some had even constructed simple thatched huts, a clear indication that the palaces higher up were already occupied.
"Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I've burdened everyone!" Hongyi said, his eyes dim with shame.
