Far to the south, on the island of sin, there are three thrones side by side at the head of the main hall.

Qin Lan sat in the middle, with Fei Xiang and He Hong on either side.

Below them stood two people, both possessing the cultivation level of the eighth level of the Refining Spirit Realm.

The island's lord, Qin Lan, looked worried.

Because three experts at the Refinement Realm on the island disappeared without a trace, one of whom was the steward of Sin Island and a key figure on the island.

"Second brother, third brother, what do you think?"

Fei Xiang said, "This matter is too strange. Liu Xiong's cultivation is not weak. He is at the ninth level of the Refining Spirit Realm. He is very likely to be the next Yuanxiang Realm expert on our Sin Island."

If he was captured by an outsider without making any obvious noise, it would have to be a Yuanxiang Realm expert who took action.

However, the islands where the Eighteen Prisons are located are all protected by array formations, which cannot be broken even if two peak Yuanxiang Realm experts attack together.

Besides, even if a powerful individual were to intrude, we would surely know, unless…”

He Hong continued, "Second Brother, do you mean that Liu Xiong and the other two left on their own, and weren't captured by someone else?"

Fei Xiang grinned but didn't reply.

“There’s another possibility: Liu Xiong and the other two were indeed captured, but the person who did it came from Sin Island!” Qin Lan said coldly.

Fei Xiang and He Hong were startled, their expressions changing drastically. They both stood up abruptly and said in unison:

"Brother, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

"We are both wholeheartedly loyal to the Owl Sect, and we prioritize Sin Island above all else. How could we possibly engage in such infighting?"

Fei Xiang said urgently, "I was with you the whole day yesterday, I didn't have a chance to get away at all!"

He Hong also said, "I'm in the same boat. I have to deal with bounty missions on the portal island every day. How can I have the time to go to the prison?"

The atmosphere inside the hall suddenly became tense, startling the two people standing in the hall, who were at a loss for what to do, and cold sweat poured down their backs.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lan laughed heartily, waved his hands, and gestured for the two to sit down.

His words just now were merely meant to give the Second and Third Island Masters a warning, to remind them who the Fourth Calculator of the Owl Sect truly is.

Qin Lan was quite satisfied with their reactions.

Satisfied as they were, the problem remained unresolved, and the worry on their faces persisted.

"Brothers, I was just in a hurry just now, please forgive me."

However, Liu Xiong's disappearance is a very serious issue. He is considered a core member of our Owl Sect and knows many of our secrets, so we must proceed with extreme caution.

After Qin Lan finished speaking, he looked at the people below and asked, "Has there been any movement on the Half-Heaven Continent recently?"

One of them said respectfully, "Aside from the destruction of the Gongshu family some time ago, there has been no other important news."

However, recently many powerful figures have appeared at the Nalan family, the reason for which is unknown!

Qin Lan said "Oh," and then added, "That's strange. Did you manage to find out the identities of these powerful individuals?"

"Reporting to the Great Island Master, most of them are high-ranking figures from various sects, and almost all of them possess the cultivation level of the Yuanxiang Realm!"

Fei Xiang said, "Then do you know what these old fogies are plotting?"

"Your subordinate is unaware. These powerful individuals have been gathered in the Nalan family's secret chamber, and outsiders have no way of knowing what they are discussing!"

Fei Xiang pondered, "It just so happens that when the people from my Sin Island disappeared, powerful figures from the Half-Heaven Realm gathered at the Nalan Family. Is there any connection between these two events?"

He Hongdao said, "Could it be that they've come to attack my Sin Island?"

Qin Lan shook his head and said, "In the eyes of outsiders, Sin Island has always been a model of punishing evil and promoting good. Why would Half-Heaven Realm attack us for no reason?"

Brothers, don't panic and make unfounded assumptions!

Fei Xiang asked, "What if Liu Xiong really betrays Sin Island and goes to the Nalan family to report them?"

He Hong sighed, “That’s absolutely impossible. Liu Xiong has been with us for over a hundred years as the chief steward of Sin Island. His cultivation was also guided by us. There’s no way he would defect to the enemy.”

I've been thinking about this for a long time. The formation on Sin Island hasn't changed in a thousand years, and since we took over this place, there has never been anything unusual.

Could it be that there's a flaw in the formation, or perhaps a secret passage has appeared beneath the main prison, allowing someone with malicious intent to exploit it?

Although He Hong is the third island master, his scheming skills are no less than Qin Lan's, and he has always harbored the idea of ​​replacing the first island master and becoming the fourth strategist of the Owl Sect.

However, Qin Lan's cultivation level was far superior to his.

These words seemed to awaken Qin Lan.

"If that's what my third brother said, then it's possible."

I remember a hundred years ago, there was an earthquake in the South China Sea. It was quite a big one, and the Eighteen Prisons suffered considerable damage.

Perhaps what my third brother said is true; there is a secret passage beneath the main prison!

After speaking, Qin Lan gave an order, "Have your disciples search the death row with all their might, leaving no blind spots!"

Inside a secret room in the Nalan family compound.

After a long debate lasting half a day, the leaders of the major sects in the Half-Sky Realm finally agreed to the plan to encircle Sin Island.

In order to achieve the effect of swiftness, these powerful individuals decided to set off immediately. The group consisted of more than ten people, all of whom were Grand Cultivators of the Yuanxiang Realm.

Such strength is enough to destroy any major sect.

Lan Hua and Du Renjie followed far behind the main group, accompanied by Nalan Ruode and Duanmu Qian.

Du Renjie looked at the group of powerful figures in the distance and said, "With such strength, any formation is useless. Sin Island can be broken today!"

"There's someone in the line ahead who's quite special. He's dressed all in white and wearing a white hat, and the aura he exudes is so ethereal. The cultivation technique he uses must be extraordinary!"

Nalan Ruode said in a low voice, "Brother Du, you may not know this, but that person's identity is also quite extraordinary."

This person is named Mao Buyi, from Immortal Island, and is one of the three great celestial officials of Immortal Island!

Du Renjie was taken aback. "Even people from Immortal Island have come. Isn't it said that Immortal Island appears in the world once every ten years? Is it time?"

"No, it's not that. Immortal Official Mao Buyi came out secretly this time because the matter of Sin Island is too special."

It's important to know that Sin Island and Immortal Island both belong to the Reward and Punishment Organization, and in the Half-Heaven Realm, they actually have a complementary relationship.

Now, things have come to this: Sin Island itself is the source of all evil, and Immortal Island has no choice but to disregard its rules and secretly send people to capture the villains of Sin Island!

Lan Hua laughed, "Even the Immortal Island has made a move; the Island of Sin will surely be destroyed today!"

On Sin Island, a disciple hurriedly arrived at the main hall.

"Reporting to the Great Island Lord, we have found a secret passage beneath the main prison that leads directly to the seabed."

Moreover, we found the bodies of two people in the secret passage, but there was no sign of Steward Liu!

Qin Lan was taken aback and stood up abruptly.

"Oh no! Liu Xiong must have been captured. Someone must have discovered the secret of Sin Island and infiltrated to investigate!"

After saying this, Qin Lan sat down heavily, waved his hand, and signaled the servants to leave.

"It's over. With Liu Xiong captured, the secrets of my Xiaomen sect can no longer be kept!"

He Hongqi asked, "Who could have infiltrated us? Who discovered our secret? Could it be that Nie Qiang, who was sent out on a mission some time ago, failed?"

Qin Lan sighed, "Now is not the time to think about these things. The most urgent thing is to move out as soon as possible. The powerful figure who appeared from the Nalan family is very likely coming for us!"

Just as the three were about to leave, Qin Lan suddenly shuddered and his expression changed drastically.

"Oh no! A powerful figure has arrived!"