Throughout the day of stalemate, the evil faction launched strong assaults on the Jiange Pavilion, employing toxic smoke and venomous insects—yet achieved little success. Jiang Ju, the master of fire, is specifically effective against the insect-based parasites. Cai Longshen, the god of plague, commands diseases that are no less potent than those of the wu-gu masters and even more difficult to prevent; even wearing a mask offers little protection. Moreover, the red-haired fire demon, the son of the alliance's leader, is an exceptional warrior, supported by the Jiange Pavilion's forces. Despite their clear advantages, the free faction must admit that the enemy is a particularly resilient opponent. At this point, the role of the Dream Master becomes evident. Yi Chuan Mei glanced toward the distant Jiange Pavilion and asked, "You mentioned earlier that Cai Longshen has secured control of the Jiange Pavilion. I still haven't fully grasped the situation of this mission—what exactly happened to the Shenjian Sword Manor, who exactly commissioned the courier service, and what is the true nature of the main storyline's demon?" "The Serpent Lady smiled gracefully, 'The God of Greed is the first to arrive at the Divine Sword Manor. He discovered a blood-scroll in the manor's ancestral hall, detailing the tragic events that led to the family's downfall. Turning to the God of Greed, she masked her smile and said lightly, 'God of Greed, show her this scroll—this woman is always on guard with us.' With a gentle motion, the God of Greed retrieved a scroll of official paper from his inventory and tossed it into the air. The scroll, carried by the breeze, floated steadily toward the eaves, where it was caught by Yuchuan Mei's outstretched hand. She unfurled the scroll and read it carefully. The scroll was written in regular script by Master Mengwenxing, the head of the Divine Sword Manor. The founder of the manor was the great hero Mengfu, a commoner from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Though humble in origin, he possessed remarkable fortune and mastered the Five Elements arts, becoming the dominant sword master in the Jiangnan region. After the Song Dynasty was established and peace settled across the land, Mengfu returned to his hometown and founded the Divine Sword Manor." Before his death, Mu Congfu instructed his descendants that the Shenjian Manor should establish itself in the world through swordcraft, and that no later generations should practice the Five Elements Secret Arts—bringing them even into his coffin. By the time of Mu Wenxing, the Shenjian Manor had stood in the world for two centuries, though not as lofty as the celestial sects, it had gained an outstanding reputation in the Jiangnan region. Mu Wenxing had a son named "Mu Long," who possessed exceptional talent and an exceptionally high spirit. In his youth, he ventured into the world, encountered members of the celestial sects, and suffered setbacks, prompting him to return home and retreat into quiet cultivation. At first, Mu Wenxing did not take this seriously—after all, anyone living in the world is bound to face challenges; once you've been struck, you realize that the world is not merely about battles and conflicts, but about human relationships and worldly affairs—this, he thought, was quite satisfactory. Unexpectedly, Mu Long became consumed by his determination, fixated on achieving an unparalleled mastery to avenge the celestial sects. Yet how could ordinary practitioners of the world challenge the celestial sects? Thus, he secretly excavated his ancestor Mu Congfu's Mou Zhongxing led his elite warriors and disciples to subdue the raging Mou Long, and nearly all the skilled figures within the manor perished. Recognizing that the great upheaval at Shenshan would inevitably draw the attention of rivals and those with ulterior motives, he knew that the surviving members of his clan would be unable to protect Mou Long's body and the Five Elements Secret Arts. To prevent chaos across the martial world, he incinerated Mou Long's remains, extracted the spirits and essence of the Five Elements, sealed them separately, and entrusted them to the clan members for safekeeping. At the same time, he dismissed his disciples and dispatched letters to his friends throughout the martial world, announcing his intention to retire into seclusion with the entire family, relocating the clan from the manor. After settling all matters, Mou Zhongxing passed away silently in the ancestral hall. On his final breath, he composed this blood-written testament—a confession of remorse to his ancestors. "It's no wonder they call it the 'Five Elements' upheaval. Perhaps this quest conceals the secrets of the five Order-aligned professions. That's quite interesting," Yi Chuan Mei expressed interest. As an experienced traveler of the Spiritual Realm, she knew that the quest originated from history—the events at Shen Jian Pavilion should have truly happened in the past. The mysterious person who commissioned the five courier agencies must have been the one who once coveted the Five Elements Secret Arts, though in the quest narrative, they seem to have played only a minor role, serving merely as background figures. The serpent woman crawled across the roof, her long, strong tail pressing against the tiles with a rustling sound. "The Blood Scroll mentions a point:慕容赋 has great fortune and has mastered the Five Elements Secret Arts. He has achieved this—why then did慕容龙 suffer from a fire-and-heat affliction?" "It's also puzzling that he carried the Five Elements Secret Arts into his coffin, as if anticipating that future generations would fail to master them," added the bee woman, Xiao Yuan. "The Five Elements Secret Arts—ah, truly irresistible," the greedy general murmured, his eyes gleaming with strong desire. Immediately regretfully ran a hand through her ponytail: "Alas, I am but a persuasive spirit..." The serpent woman hissed softly, her smile alluring: "This might be a hidden quest—once we've dispatched the lawful lords, we'll then explore慕容赋's tomb." As they conversed, Yi Chuan Mei gradually unraveled the storyline of the quest and the core conflicts between the two factions. The Free Faction's objective is to release the demon and eliminate all the Lawful Wayfarers. —The malevolent creature sealed in the coffin vanishes after returning to the estate, only to disappear within慕容赋's mausoleum. Meanwhile, the Lawful Faction aims to transport the demon's souls and powers to the Divine Sword Estate, securing control over a grand array, and then leveraging that array's power to defeat the Free Wayfarers. Currently, among the Lawful Faction, only Cai Long Shen of the Yuanhai Courier Agency has completed a side quest. ... Inside the Sword Pavilion, the Fire Lord Jiang Ju pounded his fist against the doorframe, muttering in frustration: "Damn it, it's Yi Chuan Mei. It seems the Huangqi Courier Agency has failed— "Master蔡's face was grim," said Ci Long Shen. "Yuchuan Mei hasn't completed her side quest; otherwise, we would have already perished. When he arrived at the Divine Sword Manor, the elite warriors from the evil faction were already concealed within, and the greedy general was both powerful and formidable. With the assistance of the serpent maiden and others, he had no choice but to abandon the coffin, fighting continuously against Jiang Ju, retreating again and again, until he finally took refuge in the Sword Pavilion. That meant the evil faction was only one coffin away from completing their main quest. If the hazardous relics entrusted to Huang Qi Courier Bureau had already broken free from their seals, the demon lord should have awakened by now. Jiang Ju furrowed his brows, pondering for a few seconds, then said: "We must absolutely protect the coffin from Huang Qi Courier Bureau; otherwise, we're finished. Someone capable of repelling Yuchuan Mei and securing the coffin must be a true master—among the six-tier peak ranks in the central hall, there won't be more than ten such individuals." ... "I'm curious about what went wrong at Huang Qi Courier Bureau—what exactly is the bug?" the serpent maiden glided through the air "Several of the evil professions turned their attention toward I-Chuan Mei. "Within the Yellow Banner Courier's team, there are two lawful members—officials, whose names you should recognize. One is Huang Taiji, the other is the Yuan Shi Tian Zun," I-Chuan Mei said. Although, due to the significant disparity in the number of travelers from the Lawful and Chaotic alignments in the Spiritual Realm, these 6th-level peak travelers are often matched against 6th-level beginners or even 5th-level Lawful travelers—sometimes facing two or even three Lawful travelers, or even six of them. However, it has never happened that they are matched against 4th-level travelers. Without considering equipment factors, even six 5th-level Lawful travelers can only barely hold their own against a single 6th-level peak Chaotic traveler, while a 4th-level Saint is utterly overwhelmed by a 6th-level Chaotic traveler, no matter how many there are. Yi Chuan Mei shook her head slightly: "The Prime Immortal is 4th-level, but not an ordinary 4th-level Saint. I suspect he possesses a master-level item or material, and given his repeated successes in S-tier dungeons, his hidden rating is surprisingly high—thus, the Spiritual Realm has matched him as a 5th-level traveler, just like these two here." She glanced at the Honey Maiden and the Sturdy Man with the Inked Arms. Only then did everyone finally accept it. The Greedy God's eyes blazed with excitement, exclaiming, "Master-tier materials and items? They're definitely mine! Definitely mine! Hmm, go on—" Yuchuan Mei briefly recounted the encounter at the Yi Zhuang, saying, "When I sensed something was wrong and approached Yuanshiben Tianzun to check on him, he was already dead. Yet the malevolent entity within the coffin—ah, the water-based spiritual energy seemed to have merged with his body, losing its fierce nature..." "Yuanshiben Tianzun actually died? Haha! The three major organizations and the Night Rose had poured countless efforts into planning to eliminate him during the slaughter quest—only to fall short." The serpent maiden smiled. "I never thought he'd die right here." The tattooed giant scoffed, "In my opinion, we didn't need to be so anxious back then. A transcendent-level prodigy isn't truly a prodigy after all. Look—by the time he reached the Sage stage, he simply passed away." The Greedy God nodded gently, "So it's precisely because the water-based spiritual energy fused with his body that you failed to complete your mission." No matter. Huang Taiji will surely come to the manor eventually, and then he will take the body of Yuan Shi Tianzun. "Heh, if Yuan Shi Tianzun truly dies here, then once they emerge from the spiritual realm, there will be quite a spectacle—something wonderful, truly wonderful!" Everyone is joyful about Yuan Shi Tianzun's passing, yet Xiao Yuan is stunned. She stands motionless on the roof ridge, like a statue with no expression. … "I think I heard them say Yuan Shi Tianzun has passed away," Fire Prince Jiang Ju frowns. "Unquestionably, Jingwei will weep for three days. She deeply admires Yuan Shi Tianzun; last time, she even tried to steal her father's master artifact to present to him, only for me to catch her at it." "As for Yi Chuan Mei—this ungrateful woman—she has actually killed Yuan Shi Tianzun. Fu Qingyang will surely go mad, and the headquarters will follow." "The headquarters won't go mad. A passing talent of no significance—after all, a mere Level 4. He simply dies. But if he manages to seal the malevolent creature, then his death is "Cai Shenlong said calmly, 'Compared to Huang Taiji, who's been in the instance, I feel much more at ease. We need someone who can carry the weight.' The Fire Prince ran a hand through his red hair, gritting his teeth. 'Once Huang Taiji arrives, I'll show them what a reverse assault looks like.' He'd long wanted to step out and fight, his pride as a Fire Master allowing him to fight without regard for life or death. But his strength simply wasn't there yet. ... 'Hmm?' Yi Chuan Mei suddenly turned her head, gazing at the standing Honey Maiden, smiling gently. 'Your emotional fluctuations tell me you're deeply troubled, angry, and even desperate. What's your relationship with Yuan Shǐ Tian Zūn?' The various evil-class characters turned their attention to the Honey Maiden. Crimson surged in her dark, round eyes, and the two antennae on her forehead trembled violently. 'You killed Yuan Shǐ Tian Zūn...' she said, raising her hand to press against her head as if trying to push something back, yet the trembling of her antennae grew even more intense. She longed to remain composed, to seize the opportunity for retaliation—this was the right course of action—but she could not control her emotions. Upon hearing the news of Master Yuanshishen's passing, her composure shattered. Pain? Despair? Sorrow? Anger? She could no longer tell which emotion—nor whether all of them were present. The calm, serene demeanor cultivated through years of meditation under Master Wuhen vanished entirely. Once again, she recalled that profound, searing resentment from her youth. Ichiu Mei gazed at the strange, resplendent Feng Nü, smiling gently and inquired, "Is there any issue?" As soon as she finished speaking, her vision blurred—within just a few meters, the Feng Nü had already surged forward. The sound of her delicate wings fluttering, the gusts of wind rushing at high speed, only reached the listeners a second later, just brushing her hair. The scene unfolded so suddenly, and the Feng Nü's speed far exceeded everyone's expectations, that no one had time to react. Fortunately, Mei Yuchuan was the Dream Master and had already sensed the bee maiden's unusual emotional state. Without hesitation, deep vortices formed in her eyes. As soon as the needle at the end of Xiao Yuan's tail emerged, her pupils lost focus and she slipped into a dream. "Crash!" By inertia, the two collided heavily, rolling off the roof. Mei Yuchuan's ribs snapped instantly. The impact roused Xiao Yuan from her dream, and with a thin wing vibrating softly, she stabilized her descent and dove toward Mei Yuchuan. The latter opened her red lips, emitting a sharp cry. A mental assault! Despite being a fifth-level bee maiden, she had endured a high-level mental strike with remarkable resilience, bleeding from all seven orifices, yet her determination remained unshaken. The toxic needles at the end of her tail pierced Mei Yuchuan sharply. "Pff!" The sharp black needles pierced her palm. Suddenly, a tall, robust figure appeared beside Mei Yuchuan. His outstretched palm precisely intercepted the needle. “Hmph…!” The greedy deity drew a sharp breath, gazing at his palm rapidly turning black and oozing dark blood, his facial muscles trembling with pain. "This is the most severe poison I've ever encountered during my Saint Realm days!" He clutched the poisoned needle firmly with his blackened hand, took a step forward, and with his intact right hand, drove a powerful punch straight into the abdomen of the bee maiden. "Thwip!" A wave of energy erupted, propelling the bee maiden like a cannonball skyward, where the needle detached from her abdomen, splashing out a juice that glistened like blood. In mid-air, the bee maiden spun several times, steadied herself, and swiftly ascended, circling high above the estate—both wary of the greedy deity and unwilling to depart. After a long while, she finally let out a furious, piercing cry of frustration and urgency, and sped off toward the outer edge of the estate. Meanwhile, in the Sword Pavilion, the Fire Prince Jiang Ju, seizing the opportunity as the evil faction struggled with internal discord, though puzzled, did not hesitate. He donned a cloak of the Night-Wanderer class, entered the Night-Wanderer state, and ... Outside the manor, Huang Taiqi, with silver hair at his temples, carried a simple earth coffin, walking steadily through the lush foliage. The brilliant sunlight illuminated his serious face, and each step he took was firm and resolute, as if he were a mythical giant deity renowned for moving mountains. Princess Yin Yao held Blood Rose by the hand, following behind him, the Blood Rose still biting at a colorful scaled venomous snake on her lower leg. Princess Yin Yao had no time or patience to attend to her. Raising her small horn, she declared, "Your facial aura is filled with signs of blood-related calamities—the situation at Shen Jian Manor is not promising." She was visibly agitated. Huang Taiqi nodded solemnly, offering reassurance: "Don't worry." He always maintained a serious, composed demeanor, as quiet and unassuming as the other earth spirits, silently doing his work without much speech—three strikes and no single sigh. "I'm not worried at all!" Princess Yin Yao raised the horn higher, her teeth clenched. "If the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign perishes here, I shall summon my abbot and wipe out every single member of the evil faction." "Master Huang," the silver princess asked. It seemed as though she remembered something. Quietly, she lowered her small horn. "But I haven't performed the ritual to summon my master. Yuan Shi Tian Zun has already passed away." If she could have shown an expression, it would surely have been quite disheartened. At that moment, a high-frequency fluttering sound came from the sky. A dark silhouette swiftly descended from the azure heavens, landing nearby. The gentle vibration of her thin wings created a gust of wind that bent the grass and stirred up dust and grass fragments. This was a beautiful female bee, with a striking blend of black and yellow hues. Her abdomen, at the tip, was streaked with "blood," and her chest and abdomen were sunken, indicating serious injuries. Yet she seemed entirely unaware. Her eyes, like black gems, were vacant, fixed on the earth coffin resting on Huang Ti's shoulder. "Heard this, Huang Taiji furrowed his brow and cast her a questioning gaze."