The three great divine monks of Esoteric Buddhism launched a surprise attack on the Firefly Sea in Qingzhou, but Su Jie of the Ghost Ridge Palace managed to slay two of the divine monks. Subsequently, Su Jie led his group aboard the Red Shining Immortal Palace to raid the Western Regions. In a single decisive strike, he annihilated the last divine monk, Batu Bone, completely eradicating the Esoteric Buddhism that had ruled the Western Regions for hundreds of years, leaving not a single survivor. Even the Lingjiu Mountain was stained red with blood. When this series of events reached the Da Li Dynasty, it was like a meteor crashing into the earth, causing an uproar across the Dynasty, leaving everyone astonished beyond measure. Any cultivator knows the value of a Purple Mansion Cultivator. Such practitioners are so rare that it’s difficult to even catch a glimpse of one, as they stand at the pinnacle of the Da Li Dynasty. The rıghtful source is 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝓷𝓮𝓽 The fall of any Purple Mansion Cultivator would shake the world and bring about significant changes in power dynamics. Yet, three Purple Mansion Divine Monks had perished, and the Esoteric Buddhism had fallen. The impact of this was tremendous. In the Da Li Dynasty, in the north, at Jinzhou, within the Sky Peak Mountain Range. A massive city wall stretches for thousands of miles along the border, meandering like a giant dragon lying between the mountains. The Sky Peak Mountain Range is the largest mountain range in the north, with rugged and complex terrain, and peaks that stretch into the horizon. On the southern side of the Sky Peak Mountain Range, the land consists primarily of hilly terrain, with some military settlements engaged in irrigation and farming, and not many civilian villages. Due to the raids from the Divine Eagle Empire, many villagers suffered the calamity of war, either perishing or being taken as slaves or servants by the Empire. The survivors joined the refugees’ migration, not daring to stay in the land of Jinzhou. Over the mountains, to the north of the Sky Peak Mountain Range, lies an endless, vast grassland. At a glance, the blue-green grass stretches like a carpet to where the blue sky meets the white clouds. Jinzhou is the frontline where the Da Li Dynasty borders the Divine Eagle Empire. To guard against the Divine Eagle Empire, the Da Li Dynasty expended great resources over five hundred years ago to build the Jade Dragon Pass, the extensive city wall. This is essentially formed from multiple formations, a powerful Tao Formation of unparalleled might. However, maintaining the Jade Dragon Pass is extremely costly, requiring annual repairs and the consumption of Spirit Stones and spiritual materials. In recent years, as the Da Li Dynasty has declined, the budget for Spirit Stones at the Jade Dragon Pass has continually been reduced, resulting in poor maintenance. Many nodes of the formation have been neglected for years, and the lack of Spirit Stone reserves as energy has exacerbated the problem. The Divine Eagle Empire frequently finds gaps to bypass Jade Dragon Pass, entering Jinzhou to plunder the Da Li Dynasty’s lands and then retreat with impunity, leaving bloody tragedies in their wake. At this moment, on the peak of the main mountain of Jade Dragon Pass, a figure stands. The cold mountain wind flutters his garments, and his eyes are deep, seemingly seeing thousands of miles away. He is Zhang Qingcang, the Director of the Heavenly Patrol Department. Due to the large-scale movements of the Divine Eagle Empire at this time, as the Director of the Heavenly Patrol Department, he came to Jade Dragon Pass to oversee affairs. Zhang Qingcang had already surmised that the Divine Eagle Empire’s movements were likely a feigned attack, with objectives linked to the actions of Esoteric Buddhism. "Director, are you listening to me?" A voice came from behind, carrying a tone of helplessness. Zhang Qingcang, with his hands behind his back, turned around with a hint of surprise on his calm face, and looked at Deputy Director Xiao Wenshan, asking, "So, Su Jie is in the Purple Mansion Middle Stage?" Standing before Zhang Qingcang was a middle-aged scholar with a Mystic Sword at his waist—Xiao Wenshan, the Deputy Director of the Heavenly Patrol Department, who had rushed back from Qingzhou to report the situation to Zhang Qingcang. Xiao Wenshan smiled wryly, recalling witnessing Su Jie fight the three great divine monks at Firefly Sea, and swallowed, saying, "Director, you are correct. Su Jie is not only a Purple Mansion Middle Stage Cultivator, but his strength far exceeds normal limits. His Blood Sea Devouring Sky Demon Skill is exceedingly profound, and his innate Divine Body defies understanding, with physical strength rarely seen. Moreover, he holds numerous treasures, fighting with unimaginable power. Truthfully, even if I were to face this devil, I would stand no chance. His talent is simply astonishing." Xiao Wenshan is a Purple Mansion Middle Stage Cultivator. To reach the Purple Mansion Realm, each is a dragon among men, often regarded as a genius or an Immortal Seed since youth. However, having personally witnessed Su Jie’s combat, Xiao Wenshan admitted Su Jie’s talent was far superior to his own, highlighting the profound impact Su Jie had on him. "That’s truly remarkable. It seems that my Da Li Dynasty teems with talent, with successors arising!" Zhang Qingcang sighed with emotion. He hadn’t anticipated this outcome. Initially, sending Xiao Wenshan to Qingzhou was intended to act according to circumstances, secretly aiding Su Jie against the threat of Esoteric Buddhism. At the very least, he aimed to bring Qin Yushang back safely. However, clearly, the news Xiao Wenshan brought back surprised him — Su Jie had single-handedly defeated his opponents in a decisive victory. Hearing this, Xiao Wenshan felt a headache and rubbed his temples: "Director, Su Jie is a devil, and we have a bounty on him. How can he be considered a successor? In this turbulent time, the appearance of a devil like Su Jie makes the world’s situation increasingly convoluted and unstable." "You’re mistaken. The fall of Esoteric Buddhism saves us a lot of effort. Without those bald-headed monks for balance, this is a blessing!" Zhang Qingcang shook his head, with a trace of a smile on his face, saying, "How to deal with Su Jie is the Royal Family’s concern. We should focus on our duties at the Heavenly Patrol Department. Keeping an eye on the Divine Eagle Empire is challenging enough, especially with no funding from the court—no resources make tasks impossible. As for the bounty you mentioned, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s soon revoked."