South, outside the Mass Grave.
High in the sky, a magnificent, sprawling vessel was moored amongst the clouds, its entire form completely concealed by rays of Spirit Light.
On the vessel's deck, a figure stood with his hands clasped behind his back.
It was none other than Demon-Vanquishing Perfected Ye Guangji.
Standing on either side of him were members of the Ye Family's direct lineage—two cultivators at the Mid-phase of Foundation Establishment, who were also old acquaintances of Lü Yang: Ye Guyue and Ye Xingfeng.
"Lord Uncle... I feel you are being far too scrupulous."
Ye Xingfeng was the first to speak. "The Profound Spirit Realm is, after all, a Great Realm Heaven that contains a Fruit. We should be trying to capture and control it, not just drive it away."
"Indeed."
Ye Guyue nodded as well. "I know your concerns, Lord Uncle. You're worried that if the Profound Spirit Realm attacks, it will cause a bit of damage in the South..."
"More than 'a bit'."
