A half-day later, the sky suddenly echoed with a piercing sound of air being torn, as if something sharp had sliced through the tranquility.

Soon after, a silver-white flying car sped through, like a flash of lightning streaking across the sky, finally coming to a steady halt on the open ground near the Silver Tower, under the gaze of everyone.

The door of the flying car slowly opened, revealing Sima Changqin accompanied by three figures of the Black Demons in everyone's sight.

His gaze swept through the crowd in front of the tower, and when it landed on Yuan Ming, his pupils involuntarily contracted slightly, as if he had captured something that surprised him.

But he quickly moved his gaze away, focusing on Wu Yu.

"Ten Thousand Demon Empress, our previous encounter left us evenly matched. Regarding the Xihe Palace matter, shouldn't you give me an explanation?" Sima Changqin slowly spoke, his voice seemingly suppressing anger, with each word carrying immense weight.

Facing Sima Changqin's questioning, Wu Yu remained unusually calm, as if she had anticipated this moment.

She responded lightly, "Fellow Daoist Qin Demon, what sort of explanation do you want? Or are you saying you wish to fight me here, to death, only for others to pick up the pieces and seize the Three Realms Immortal Boat?"

Her words exuded composure and confidence, as if she had already counted everything within her control.

Sima Changqin, hearing this, hesitated briefly but ultimately did not act. As Wu Yu had anticipated, he did not erupt into action but chose to endure.

Seeing this, Wu Yu smiled slightly, no longer pushing Sima Changqin's nerves further.

Meanwhile, Yuan Ming shifted his attention to the three Black Demons behind Sima Changqin.

Besides the already familiar Tie Xuan and Shen Xiu, there was now an additional mysterious cultivator wrapped entirely in a black robe.

This mysterious cultivator exuded a powerful and unfathomable aura, evidently having reached the late-stage Dharma manifestation level, much stronger than Master Tantai and Long Hou.

The arrival of Sima Changqin naturally caused varied reactions among those present, though most chose to remain silent at this moment.

As everyone harbored their own thoughts, Sima Changqin suddenly transmitted a message to Yuan Ming: "Fellow Daoist Wan, it's fortunate that you are safe and sound. Do you know what happened to the Great Sun Glaze Flame afterwards? Did you manage to subdue it?"

His voice carried a hint of concern but couldn't conceal the underlying inquisitiveness.

Yuan Ming slightly shook his head, showing a bit of helplessness, and replied in kind: "After a stalemate with the Great Sun Glaze Flame, it found a chance to escape. As for its whereabouts, I do not know."

Sima Changqin, hearing this, raised an eyebrow and said in a slightly comforting tone, "I see, but no matter. Having left the Xihe Palace, that Great Sun Glaze Flame shouldn't be able to cause much trouble. However, with the Ten Thousand Demon Empress setting us up like this, can you swallow this grievance?"

His words carried an ounce of provocation, seemingly probing Yuan Ming's attitude.

Yuan Ming chuckled lightly, calmly answering, "And what if I can't? After all, my abilities are no match for Fellow Daoist Qin Demon's nor am I a rival to the Ten Thousand Demon Empress. Even if you all start fighting later, I can only cheer from the sidelines to avoid getting caught in the crossfire."

His response was neither humble nor arrogant, showing neither excessive hostility nor undue vulnerability.

Seeing Yuan Ming's stance, Sima Changqin felt slightly displeased but refrained from acting on it.

He changed the subject, asking, "Does Fellow Daoist Wan know anything about this Silver Tower? Is it truly the location of the Three Realms Immortal Boat?"

Yuan Ming shook his head, responding indifferently, "I just arrived here as well and know nothing of the situation."

Intending to win over Yuan Ming, Sima Changqin, seeing his unyielding attitude, furrowed his brows slightly and said nothing more.

Yuan Ming withdrew his gaze, taking another look at the round mirror atop the Silver Tower.

With Sima Changqin's arrival, the numbers on the mirror changed from eight to nine, leaving just the final boarding order missing from the vicinity of the Silver Tower.

Three days passed like this, yet no one else arrived.

The people below the tower began to grow anxious, frequently gathering to discuss whose hands the final boarding order might be in.

Each harbored their own motives, and the discussions yielded little insight, being partially true and partially false.

Yuan Ming looked at the Silver Tower, his brow slightly furrowing.

Over these three days, he had repeatedly inspected this tower, finding that it surprisingly bore no prohibitions and was constructed entirely from a mineral unable to conduct spiritual power.

He attempted to use the Breaking Array Divine Ability of the Four Mountains Linked Seal but found there was no place to apply it.

This silver mineral was unexpectedly and extraordinarily tough, and even the combined assaults of Sima Changqin and others failed to break the tower's body.

Amidst everyone's discussions, Wulu suddenly transmitted to Yuan Ming, "Brother Yuan, it's been three days already. I feel staying here is just wasting time. If no one arrives today, I plan to explore the mountains further."

Just as Yuan Ming was about to nod in agreement, a crimson tunneling light suddenly sped in from the horizon.

Before it even got close, the crowd outside the Silver Tower simultaneously turned their gazes, staring intently at the tunneling light.

Everyone felt a surge of inexplicable excitement and anticipation, as if seeing a ray of hope.

"Finally, someone else has arrived..." Many people stood up excitedly, expressions of anticipation on their faces.

However, when the tunneling light landed, the crowd realized that the newcomer was merely a Level 5 Fire Wolf Clan member.

His cultivation was average, with nothing on him worthy of the crowd's attention.

In an instant, the excitement on their faces faded, replaced by disappointment and helplessness.

Yet some turned their gaze to the Round Mirror on the Silver Tower, hoping for some change.

However, the number on the Round Mirror stubbornly remained at nine, without the slightest fluctuation.

The disappointing mood outside the tower spread like ripples, revealing a hint of impatience between their brows.

Their eyes were filled with longing for the final Boarding Order, yet reality did not align with their wishes.

The Fire Wolf Clan member, Di Huo, also sensed the displeasure of the crowd and cautiously flew into the Ten Thousand Demon Country's ranks, not daring to make a single sound for fear of drawing more attention.

Wu Yu's gaze fell on Di Huo, and she asked blandly, "Di Huo, how are things on the Flame Wolf King's side?"

Di Huo respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, the Flame Wolf King is still carrying out the task you assigned, but it's quite challenging. He estimates it will take some time to complete. He's worried he won't make it here in time, so he sent me ahead to report to you."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yu nodded, seemingly unsurprised by the Flame Wolf King's decision.

She said nothing more, merely withdrawing her gaze to continue observing the situation on the Silver Tower.

In the distance, Yuan Ming's eyes flickered as he noticed the Fire Wolf Clan member named Di Huo.

This was indeed a subordinate of the fake Flame Wolf King, and he was bold enough to come here alone.

However, Yuan Ming did not immediately expose this demon's identity. Like most present, he was neither friend nor foe, and even vaguely antagonistic with many.

In such circumstances, it was naturally best to remain silent and watch the situation unfold.

...

In the depths of the Spiritual Treasure Space lay a vast subterranean Soluble Cave, far more extensive than the Xihe Palace.

Here, searing magma formed a roiling lake that occupied most of the cave space, like a slumbering giant beast whose roars could shake the entire cavern.

The crimson light in the cave resembled blood-stained silk, dyeing every inch of stone wall fiery red.

The air, distorted by the high temperature, seemed scorched, the steaming heat waves like invisible blades, making one's eyes dry, almost impossible to keep open.

The temperature here was comparable to the scorching fire in the Xihe Palace.

And at this moment, the Great Sun Glaze Flame that once hung high above Xihe Palace revealed itself within this cave.

She maintained a human form, calmly seated in the magma, hands resting on her knees like an ancient statue.

However, the suction force emanating from her body was terrifyingly suffocating.

The surrounding heat seemed summoned by some force, converging towards her like rivers to the sea, constantly raising the cave's temperature.

Suddenly, her expression shifted slightly. Her once closed eyes snapped open, emitting two sharp rays of light.

Her gaze pierced through the steaming mist, directly towards the cave's entrance.

At this moment, three tunneling lights swiftly raced across the cave's ceiling, stopping steadily nearby. As the light dissipated, three figures emerged: Su Wu, Su Yingxue, and Hei Lian.

"Ha, it really is you." Su Wu's gaze fell on the Great Sun Glaze Flame in the magma, his lips curling into a meaningful smile. Behind him, Su Yingxue and Hei Lian also silently observed the Great Sun Glaze Flame, their eyes revealing a complex emotion.

The three of them now displayed their true appearances, without any illusory tricks.

They stood at the edge of the cave, their eyes fixed intently on the Great Sun Glaze Flame in the magma.

"So it's you!"

The Great Sun Glaze Flame's eyes narrowed, her brow furrowing, her tone tinged with coldness. "Earlier, you were sneaking around in Xihe Palace, changing appearances. Now you've followed me here. What are your true intentions?"

Facing the Great Sun Glaze Flame's questioning, Su Wu showed no panic. Instead, he smiled slightly and said, "Great Sun Glaze Flame, your reputation is well-deserved. Even with our careful disguises, we couldn't escape your discerning eyes. However, you needn't worry. We mean no harm. We're merely searching for something."

Upon hearing this, the Great Sun Glaze Flame frowned deeper: "Searching for something? In this desolate place?"

"Within the Three Realms Immortal Boat, there are only three places where Spirit Veins converge. Since Xihe Palace didn't have what we sought, naturally we had to come here for a look." Su Wu explained, his tone carrying a hint of determination.

"Who exactly are you? You seem quite familiar with this place," the Great Sun Glaze Flame asked gravely.