Guan Ya's eyes were half-closed, her pearly teeth gently biting into the full, soft lips. Her sleek black hair cascaded over the white pillow, her cheeks flushed with wine-like warmth. One hand held firmly onto her boyfriend's arms, supporting them at her slender waist, while the other cradled the top of her head to prevent her from bumping into the headboard. The thin air-conditioning blanket had already slipped down from Zhang Yuanqing's waist and hips, now resting at his knees. Guan Ya's legs were tightly curled around his calves, her delicate toes slightly curled. Fully immersed in the peak of ecstasy, Guan Ya suddenly sensed her boyfriend pausing. Familiar with Zhang Yuanqing's rhythm, she knew this was not yet the time to fully reveal herself. Gently opening her eyes, her voice sweet, tender, and velvety: "What's wrong?" "Lin Xi and the Queen have cleared the boss battle and will return in twenty seconds," Zhang Yuanqing said with delight. Guan Ya instantly snapped back to awareness, quickly patting his arms. "Get up! Get up!" "What for?" Zhang Yuanqing asked, puzzled. "You'll only last twenty seconds," she replied "Guan Ya rolled her eyes, 'Then they'll come back and find you, won't they?' 'That's easy—I'll have Bai Lan, no, Yuchuan Mei, stationed outside. She'll just be sent off with a few words.' Zhang Yuanqing pressed tightly against Guan Ya's abdomen, pinning her to the bed, refusing to let her move. 'They all know about our relationship.' 'Get out of here! Lingxi has listening devices. I don't want her eavesdropping. If you don't get up, I'll use my sword energy to pierce you.' 'Pierce me all you want—after all, I've already pierced you for an hour tonight. It's just a matter of courtesy.' Amidst their murmurs, Zhang Yuanqing withdrew from Guan Ya's body, as if removing the cork from a bottle of red wine, and both of them quickly rose, gathering the scattered nightgowns from the floor. Just as they finished dressing and stepped out of the bedroom, they heard Shang Lingxi's voice from the main living area downstairs: 'Yuanshi brother, we're back!' Zhang Yuanqing also felt refreshed, once again rekindled by the lively, charming presence Moving down the stairs to the first floor, Zhang Yuanqing and Guan Ya spotted the three individuals lying weakly on the sofa. Their outer clothes were tattered, though their inner, lightweight nanotech battle suits remained largely intact, though with visible tears and streaks of fresh blood. Fortunately, having gained experience and now receiving spiritual energy infusion, their bodies were filled with strength, so although weary, the three were merely fatigued rather than severely injured. Zhang Yuanqing then retrieved the Mountain God's staff and treated each of them for their external wounds. ——Now that he has a girlfriend, the staff's cost is no longer a source of worry, but rather a source of charm. There are no animals in the villa, so there's no need to worry about developing inappropriate feelings for them. "Our guild's quest reports can be oral summaries—just share your findings and the conditions inside the quest area, then return to your rooms to rest," Guan Ya said, sitting firmly across from the three, her leadership authority clearly evident. The three members then began to report their observations one after another, speaking in quiet, measured tones. Xie Lingxi currently has 85% experience, while the Queen has reached 100%, and Li Chunfeng has also hit 100%. This single A-tier dungeon has directly capped the experience levels of both, who were already close to completion. Each of them has obtained a high-quality extraordinary item, as well as several dozen spiritually enriched materials. The rewards from an A-tier dungeon are truly abundant. The queen spread her palms, and an ancient book with a curled cover appeared in her hands. She glanced haphazardly, as if searching for something, then smiled. "Allow me to correct myself—it wasn't us who discovered it. It was your son." Zhang Yuan waved his hand, and the small, lively boy who had been resting on Xie Lingxi's thigh promptly lifted the scroll and presented it to the host. "Well done," Zhang Yuan said, taking the ancient book in one hand and gently stroking the boy's head. Above, square grids and wavy lines representing roads with annotations of place names are depicted. "The drawing technique is the classic 'counting miles and drawing squares' method, originating in the Jin Dynasty. This map exhibits high precision—by visual estimation, it was likely drawn during the Tang or Song periods," Li Chunfeng pushed his glasses slightly and said. "The place names marked here are unfamiliar to me, so I can rule out national or provincial maps. At best, it's a county or municipal map, though I still cannot pinpoint the exact location." What is the 'counting miles and drawing squares' method... Zhang Yuanqing listened, stunned, deeply appreciating the value of having scholars on the team. He remained composed, nodded slightly, and said, "I'll check the item details." [Name: Fragment of a Mysterious Map] [Type: Map] [Function: Location Identification] [Description: An ancient map passed down through generations, with unknown origin and region. However, it once triggered a fierce conflict and bloodshed in a distant era.] 】 【Note: "Fierce winds and bloodshed" means it's significant—highly intelligent players may ignore this note. If you're a Fire Specialist, my value will truly become apparent.】 What's going on? Is even the Spiritual Realm now mocking the Fire Specialists?... Zhang Yuanqing read the note, feeling a growing list of complaints. At the same time, he realized the importance of the maps—collecting them might lead to discovering treasures. That's the advantage of a guild's shared dungeon: while independent practitioners can only obtain items and resources from the Spiritual Realm, large guilds can also access premium rewards through their exclusive dungeons. "This should be a task item from one of the associated dungeons," Zhang Yuanqing said, storing the map in the guild warehouse. "Let's find out what the second guild dungeon is." Upon hearing this, Guan Ya and the others rose up, attentive and eager. Zhang Yuanqing opened the guild interface and selected to generate a dungeon. 【Ping! Generating the Spiritual Realm dungeon, please wait...】 【The guild's Spiritual Realm dungeon is now ready.】 【Dungeon ID: 3704, The Rampage Training Camp.】 Difficulty Level: B Type: Multiplayer (Non-Death) Main Objective: Defeat opponents within the training camp to secure first place. Note: Non-Spirit-Realm items are not allowed to be brought in. Introduction to Camp No. 3704: This is a specialized training camp for cultivating unique military units, gathering talents and exceptional individuals from across the country. Teams that win the competition receive substantial prize money and divine artifacts. — Of course, this is the probability for a multi-player spiritual realm scenario; single-player cases are always fatal. "Then rest well tonight and enter the spiritual realm tomorrow morning," Zhang Yuanqing said. "We'll enter early in the morning, though—I'd like to spend a few more days with Yuanshi Brother," Xie Lingxi cooed. Guan Ya said coldly, "This kind of quest usually lasts just a few hours—probably just a team match. Just go ahead and relax, Yuanshi; I'll be with you." Xie Lingxi pouted. "Go rest now," Zhang Yuanqing said, maintaining his seated posture and waving his hand. Once the team members had gone upstairs, he immediately dove onto Guan Ya and began licking her vigorously. "Guan Ya Sister, please help me with the swelling!" "No way! Yuanshi will hear that!" "Heh, I knew you'd say that. Look!" Zhang Yuanqing produced a little red hat. "Let's go inside and play." "... "As Zhang Yuanqing was just about to unfold his item space, a loud 'Ah-ah!' sounded. Looking down, the little comic was lying at the edge of the coffee table, his large, shiny eyes fixed on him, unblinking. A spark of anticipation shimmered in those bright, intelligent eyes. Zhang Yuanqing said, "Oh, I almost forgot to tell you—our house doesn't have a gaming console; it's at your great-aunt's place. We'll play there when we go back." Upon hearing this, the little comic rolled onto his side, kicked his chubby legs wildly, and began to cry out loud. The difficulty level of the guild dungeons is determined by the members' capabilities. Since the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign is a Saint-level figure, the dungeon difficulty is at least A, and likely S-tier. He currently has 40% experience points. Completing one S-tier dungeon could boost his experience by at least 20%, allowing him to advance five levels within two months. [Sun Miaomiao: If we can reach an S-tier dungeon, we might even obtain premium items.] Since her windfall from the treasure vault beneath Qin Feng Academy, she has grown deeply fond of this experience—where risk and reward are directly proportional, where she thrives on the thrill of navigating life-and-death challenges to secure exceptional gear. It's incredibly exhilarating. [Zhao Chenghuang: Has there been a major incident in Songhai recently, involving the Taiyuan Sect? I asked my grandfather, but he hasn't told me. Usually, he only keeps me in the dark about particularly significant events.] ] [Sun Miaomiao: Hmm, didn't your grandfather tell you either? My grandfather didn't either. He's been in a bad mood lately and even scolded me for getting involved in things that weren't mine. ] Wait—how do they know? This matter is highly confidential. Even the Seventh-Level Elders aren't authorized to know, and the Deity Participants have signed confidentiality agreements... Zhang Yuanqing inputs: [The Prime Primordial Sovereign: How did you two find out about the major developments in Songhai?] [Sun Miaomiao: Yuan Ting mentioned it. But he doesn't know the specifics—just that it's a big story, something that will definitely shake the official establishment when it comes out.] Yuan Ting—out of this world! Zhang Yuanqing gives a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth, feeling that Yuan Ting's infiltration of the official sphere surpasses even the Night Rose. Not developing him into a direct affiliate is a failure on the part of the Night Rose. 【The World Falls to Fire: According to the latest information I’ve received, the Mage-Eye seems to have been rescued. That same night, the No. 3 Prison in Pingchuan City was attacked by the King of Fear, and the Marshal stationed at Songhai rushed out to handle the situation—only to be diverted by the Commander-in-Chief.】 Was the Mage-Eye really rescued? Sun Miaomiao and the others were stunned. As a top-tier King of the Commander-in-Chief, the Mage-Eye was one of the outstanding figures among the Masters of the Realm. To see such a formidable figure rescued was nothing short of sending a tiger back into the wild. The World Falls to Fire has gradually built an intelligence network—this Fire Master truly has a talent! Zhang Yuan thought to himself. 【Zhao Chenguang: Who did it?】 Right here, right now—though not exactly close at hand—me. Zhang Yuan remained composed, yet felt a bit uneasy. 【Xia Hou Aotian: I know the Mage-Eye well—he specializes in eliminating corrupt officials. In novels, he’d be the lieutenant of the protagonist. But what’s the connection between this incident and the Taimei Sect Just as they finished speaking, they saw Yuan Shi Tian Zun post a photo in the group. Master Yuan Shi: The photos show them shivering in their bedsheets—the scene was captured right in the ghost city. When I and Marshal Xuan rushed to rescue them, I simply took the opportunity to snap the shots. I couldn’t resist the urge, so please forget the earlier photos. Do you know how to write the character for "death"?... Besides Xiu Hou Ao Tian, the others were silently muttering under their breath. It makes sense now that Marshal Xuan has stepped in—the confidentiality of the incident is understandable. Half-gods naturally carry a built-in aura of secrecy. But then, Master Yuan Shi’s subsequent information left the group members questioning whether their eyes had suddenly gone faulty. Master Yuan Shi: Marshal Xuan has defeated the chief disciple of the Night Rose Sect. This chief disciple’s true identity is a former senior elder of the Tai Men Sect, with the spiritual realm ID “Shan He Yong Cheng.” Sun Miao Miao and Zhao Chenghuang, both members of the Tai Men Sect, were left stunned. They had never heard of “Shan He Yong Cheng,” but the mere mention of “former senior elder” was enough to leave them speechless. [Xia Hou Ao Tian: It makes sense they're keeping it confidential—this is all about preserving the dignity of the Taiyuan Sect. A senior abbot is actually a high-ranking official within a secret organization.] [The World Converges to Fire: It's not just about dignity. If this were to leak, the official grassroots staff would lose trust and a sense of security in the organization. A senior abbot is the chief protector of the Night Rose Sect—how deep has this secret organization penetrated?] Sun Miao Miao and Zhao Chenghuang thought exactly the same. If this were to become public, the official establishment would face a crisis of confidence, especially within the Taiyuan Sect—hence the elders' reluctance to speak openly. Absolutely no one must know about Yuan Ting... the two silently vowed to themselves. [The Primordial Heavenly Sovereign: But what truly makes this matter a taboo isn't Shanhé Yongcún—it's someone else.] The four in the group exchanged surprised glances. There's even deeper intrigue? Who?