“We are too. Kamakura has been gone for more than ten years, so it’s really not easy to investigate. I’ve checked all the people who were close to Kamakura, and there’s nothing suspicious about them. But… there’s one more person that I can’t easily investigate.” Yingyue looked at Feng Che.

Looking at the expression in Yingyue's eyes, Feng Che recalled a figure in his mind: "You mean the dean of Blue Star Academy?"

Yingyue nodded. It was precisely because he knew that Feng Che had a relationship with the dean of Blue Star Academy that he told him this.

His already furrowed brows tightened even more: "Leave this to me."

"By the way, the master asked me to investigate the matter of Feng Lan, the eldest daughter of the Feng family, and I've made some progress," Wuxin said.

Feng Che suddenly turned around and looked at Wuxin, asking anxiously, "Have you found anything?"

"Feng Lan left the Feng Manor five times in total. The first time was with Third Master Feng. The next four times she went alone. The second time she was alone in the city. The third time she appeared near Xianyin Mountain in Sifang City. The fourth time she also appeared at Xianyin Mountain. The last time was a bit strange. She appeared in Jade City near Blue Star Academy, and there were eyewitnesses who saw her with a man..."

"That was the last time Feng Lan appeared before she disappeared. As for who that man was, it has not yet been found out."

Wu Xin recounted everything he had investigated. He had stayed in Jade City for so long precisely to investigate this person, but before he could find anything out, his master ran into trouble, so he had no choice but to obey orders and return to the Nine Heavens Divine Palace.

Feng Che was secretly shocked upon hearing this. Even his own Feng family had never investigated in such detail. The fact that the people from the Nine Heavens Divine Palace could find out even this much information, especially since it happened more than a decade ago, showed how much effort the investigators had put in. He understood that the Nine Heavens Divine Palace had gone to such lengths because of Jiu'er.

But to his utter surprise, Lan'er's last appearance was in Jade City of Blue Star Academy. The distance between Sifang City and Jade City was almost a day's journey even by flying spirit beast.

Jade City is a city under the jurisdiction of Blue Star Academy. Whether it's Lan'er's whereabouts or the person behind the Soul-Locking Needle, they all point to Blue Star Academy. It seems he has to make a trip to Blue Star Academy and Jade City.

Suddenly, the once calm lake surface rippled, a strong wind blew by, and the whirlpool reappeared in everyone's sight.

Immediately, the people surrounding Julong Lake became extremely alert, standing up and having all sorts of thoughts running through their minds.

Is it finally coming out?

"The answer will be revealed soon."

"The heavens of this realm are likely to be engulfed in another bloody storm."

"·····"

Feng Che watched the vortex nervously, while Ying Yue and Wu Xin were also somewhat uneasy.

The people from Tianji Pavilion were eager to make their move, their faces revealing an undisguised joy.

A dragon's roar broke the commotion, and a fire dragon flew out of the vortex. The powerful pressure and aura made it difficult for everyone to breathe. Some of the weaker people couldn't withstand it and knelt on the ground. A young man stood on the dragon's head and landed steadily on the ground. The fire dragon instantly transformed into a crimson sword and landed in Yin Han's hand.

The crimson sword exuded an ancient aura, its blade trembling as if a dragon's roar emanated from it, making it awe-inspiring.

The oppressive aura only gradually dissipated after the sword in Yin Han's hand disappeared, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's Yin Han."

"What he holds is... a divine artifact!" Wuxin's eyes flashed with surprise.

"The sword in Yin Han's hand seems to be an ancient divine weapon!"

"Be more confident, and remove the 'seems' part."

"That fire dragon was fierce just now, but I don't know what the sword is called."

The crowd was filled with mixed emotions, especially those who had come out of the secret realm. Some had only improved their strength, some had obtained dragon bones, and some had obtained ancient spiritual techniques, but he had obtained a divine artifact, and an ancient divine artifact at that!

Greed, envy, jealousy, and worship were intertwined in their eyes, but the other party was from the Nine Heavens Divine Palace and was quite powerful. Who would dare to openly rob them? In addition, Yingyue and Wuxin from the Nine Heavens Divine Palace were also present. Who would dare to risk their life?

"Huh, why are only people from the Nine Heavens Divine Palace coming out? It seems that this Azure Dragon has no affinity with the Nine Heavens Divine Palace."

"Sigh, no need to think about it anymore, that Azure Dragon must be the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's Painted Glass Contract."

"That makes sense."

"·····"

The people from Tianji Pavilion were even more delighted upon hearing this. With the people from the Nine Heavens Divine Palace appearing, the divine beast Azure Dragon could only belong to the Painter Realm. This would further elevate the status of Tianji Pavilion in the Heavenly Domain, and even their families would share in this honor.

However, the head of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion remained calm, as if the matters being discussed by those people had nothing to do with him.

At this moment, Yin Han also noticed Ying Yue and the others not far away. When he saw Feng Che but not Ji Jiu Ying, his brows furrowed slightly. Could it be that the mistress had not come out yet? He quickly quickened his pace and walked over.

"Second Master Feng, Yingyue, Wuxin, what brings you two here? Were you waiting for me?" Yin Han teased with a smile.

Wu Xin patted Yin Han on the shoulder, "You little rascal, you've turned misfortune into a blessing in disguise!"

"Yin Han, Jiu'er isn't with you?" Feng Che asked.

Yin Han shook his head and recalled, "At that time, after Hua Li activated the Azure Dragon Ode, it caused a violent tremor and fog, and I was teleported to another place. The mistress must have been teleported to another place as well."

As he spoke, Yin Han glanced around, his gaze settling on the people from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. "Hua Li hasn't come out yet?"

“Now only Jiu’er, Hei Xiangling, and Hua Li are left in the secret realm.” Feng Che looked towards Julong Lake, his eyes full of worry.

Yin Han frowned. "Has something happened?"

The group looked at Yin Han in surprise, "You didn't know?"

Yin Han asked in confusion, "What do I know?"

"Ten days ago, someone contracted the divine beast Azure Dragon in the secret realm. At that time, only you, the mistress, and Hua Li were there. Now that you have come out, the person who contracted the Azure Dragon must be either the mistress or Hua Li."

Yin Han's eyes widened upon hearing this. No wonder so many people had gathered around Julong Lake; they were all there to find out who had contracted the Azure Dragon. However, he knew nothing about this matter. Ten days ago? That was when Hua Li activated the Azure Dragon Oath. His heart sank. Could it be that Hua Li had contracted the Azure Dragon? After all, she was the one who used the Azure Dragon Oath.

But then I thought, even if Hua Li made a contract, it wouldn't matter, as long as the mistress can come out safely.

Just then, a white streak of light flew out from the vortex, attracting everyone's attention.

With a thud, Hua Li collapsed to the ground.

"It's Senior Sister Hua Li!"

The people of Tianji Pavilion were startled and rushed forward. The old man's figure disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye and suddenly reappeared beside Hua Li.