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Yu Qingtan's bold declaration brought a laugh to Jiang Lai. She patted Yu Qingtan's hand and said with a smile, "Sister Qingtan, you are still as domineering as ever. However, raiding the Nether Illusion Domain will not be an easy task. We need to plan this thoroughly."

"Of course, but don't worry, I've got this," Yu Qingtan returned with a smile, their tacit understanding and trust seemingly deepening in that moment.

Afterward, Jiang Lai began to plan the exploration of the Nether Illusion Domain in detail with Yu Qingtan.

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Ten days later, the day to head to the Nether Illusion Domain finally arrived.

On a huge plaza of the Longevity Imperial Palace, over a thousand Divinity Transformation Stage and Void Refinement Stage cultivators were gathered—an unimaginable sight in the Outer Realm.

But due to the rich Spiritual Energy environment of the Central Domain, it was common to see those at the Divinity Transformation Stage everywhere, and Nascent Souls were as common as dogs, though those at the Void Refinement Stage were already the higher-ups of Emperor Sovereign Level forces.

In the Longevity Imperial Palace, those at the Void Refinement Emperor level were either Elders or true core disciples.

When Cui Shuji, who was at the Divine Transformation Late Stage, saw Yu Qingtan appear alongside the Junior Palace Master Jiang Lai Saint Venerable, his mouth gaped wide enough to fit an egg.

"For this exploration mission in the Nether Illusion Domain, I will personally lead the team. Our Longevity Imperial Palace has selected a hundred Void Refinement Emperors and a thousand Divine Transformation Venerables to participate. We will divide into fifty squads to proceed, with each squad consisting of two Void Refinement Emperors and twenty Divine Transformation Venerables. Here are the group assignments..."

Jiang Lai Saint Venerable floated above the plaza, loudly announcing the rules for the exploration mission into the Nether Illusion Domain.

After reading the announcements, Jiang Lai Saint Venerable took out a huge flying boat at the Superior Dao Artefact Level—the Longevity Heavenly Boat—and instructed all participating members to board.

As Jiang Lai Saint Venerable finished speaking, the grand Superior Dao Artefact flying boat slowly emitted a soft glow, resembling a moving palace, hovering steadily above the plaza of the Longevity Imperial Palace. The boat's surface was engraved with intricate runes, circulating with faint Spiritual Power fluctuations, a testament to its extraordinary quality and powerful space-traversing capabilities. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire

"Fellow sect members, our journey to the Nether Illusion Domain is not only a major exploration for our Longevity Imperial Palace but also a test of our strength and wisdom. I hope everyone can unite and face the unknown challenges together," Jiang Lai's voice, amplified by Spiritual Power, clearly reached everyone's ears, her eyes filled with determination and encouragement.

On the flying boat, each team was assigned to a large room together.

"Elder Qing Shuang, I did not expect that someone as young as you would already be an elder of the Imperial Palace. My apologies for any earlier disrespect!" Cui Shuji approached Yu Qingtan and respectfully bowed.

"You flatter me, Brother Cui. It was just a joke before; I hope you won't take it to heart," Yu Qingtan said with a smile, indicating that it was her own decision to have Cui Shuji in her team.

"How could that be, it's my honor to be on the same team as you!" Cui Shuji said with a smile.

"Hmph, a newly joined elder, who knows what kind of crooked ways he used to get close to the Junior Palace Master, and now he's become so complacent, who knows when he might suffer a setback!"

At that moment, a discordant voice came through, belonging to another Void Refinement Stage Cultivator on this small team, who was also the vice-captain, Sage Emperor Yinxian Shu Yinxian.

Sage Emperor Yinxian was a prodigy who had been nurtured by the Longevity Imperial Palace for a long time, now a true core disciple of the palace, and was known for his arrogance and pride. He was naturally dissatisfied with the sudden appearance of Qing Shuang, especially since she was young yet directly became an elder and had a close relationship with the Junior Palace Master Jiang Lai.

His words carried obvious jealousy and disdain, instantly changing the atmosphere in the room to become delicate.

Yu Qingtan frowned upon hearing this, still so childish despite already being at the Void Refinement Stage, she felt they were like flowers in a greenhouse, looking down on them in her heart.

However, Yu Qingtan soon regained her composure, knowing that harmony within the team was of utmost importance for a mission like exploring the Nether Illusion Domain. Hence, she smiled gently and responded with a warm yet firm tone, "Sage Emperor Yinxian, your words are not proper. No matter how I became an elder, we are now gathered here for the same goal.

The Nether Illusion Domain is full of crises, and it's difficult to cope with them just by individual strength. Only by uniting as one can we overcome the numerous challenges. I believe everyone here is an elite member of the Longevity Imperial Palace, each with extraordinary strength and wisdom. Our goal should be to advance together, not to doubt each other."

"Hmph, easy to say!" Sage Emperor Yinxian snorted coldly, but he did not say anything else in front of the twenty Divine Transformation juniors, and instead went to a meditation cushion and sat down to meditate.

With this small interlude over, the atmosphere in the room gradually eased. The members of the various teams began to introduce themselves and share the areas and skills they excelled in, making the final preparations for the upcoming adventure.

A few days later, the Flying Boat passed through the layers of mist and finally arrived at the outskirts of the Nether Mountain Range. Standing on the Flying Boat, everyone looked at the mountain range silhouette, shrouded and intermittently visible in the Nether energy, feeling both fear of the unknown and longing for the treasures.

Just as the Longevity Imperial Palace's Flying Boat slowly landed in a relatively open area on the outskirts of the Nether Mountain Range, the air around seemed to freeze, as strong presences converged from all directions. These presences had both the ancient and steady charm as well as the sharpness that was unmistakable.

"Look, that's the 'Heavenly Strategy Cloud Boat' from the Heavenly Strategy Pavilion, it's said to be engraved with formations that observe stars and foretell fortunes, capable of predicting good and bad luck," Cui Shuji pointed to a Flying Boat shining with streaming lights in the sky, introducing it to his teammates. The Heavenly Strategy Pavilion was renowned for forecasting celestial secrets and predicting the future, and its disciples' wisdom and insight were awe-inspiring.

Before he could finish speaking, another roar rang out, the ground trembled slightly, and they saw two huge dragon-like Spiritual Beasts pulling a chariot made of precious spiritual wood, inlaid with various gems, slowly approaching – a signature entrance for the Beast King Sect. The Beast King Sect excelled in taming Demonic Beasts and fighting alongside them, and the Sect Master's mount was said to be an Eighth Stage ancient breed, its strength unfathomable.

Then, bunches of dazzling Spiritual Power flowers erupted in the sky, woven by the disciples of the Jade Pool Fairy Palace who arrived on the "Jade Pool Jade Boat." They were dressed in light gauze, like fairies descending to the mortal world, and the air seemed fresher and sweeter wherever they passed. The Jade Pool Fairy Palace was famous for alchemy and cultivating Spirit Grass, and the Elixirs and Spirit Grass cherished in its valley were enough to attract countless cultivators.

"And over there, the Cangqiong Sword Sect that holds the sword in highest esteem. Their Sword Intent is fierce, capable of tearing through the void, and each disciple is a master of superior swordsmanship," Cui Shuji looked towards the giant long sword flying in the distance, his eyes showing a hint of reverence. The disciples on the giant sword were surrounded by Sword Qi, like ready swords waiting to be drawn from their sheaths.