Lu Xuejing did not know exactly what danger lurked in Tianling Province. It was only through her conversations with her mother, Lu Xichan, that she sensed something amiss. Whenever Tianling Province was mentioned, her mother’s expression would turn cold and distant.

In the past, every time Chief Lu wore such an expression, it had heralded the coming of a bloody storm.

Could it be that the Myriad Immortals Alliance is already planning to kill the donkey after it has ground the grain?

A trace of doubt flickered through Li Fan’s mind.

If that were truly the case, it seemed far too hasty.

After the Soul-Locking Array had been completed, shouldn’t they at least put on a show and pretend to bestow rewards? Or was there some deeper, hidden reason at play?

No matter what, I cannot afford to go to Tianling Province.

Judging...