At the west side of the Inner Land, in the Lost Stone Forest.

A black figure materialized out of thin air in front of a stone house. It was a tall youth dressed in a black robe. He stood there as though he was one with heaven and earth.

Suddenly, the black-clad young man lifted his arm and caught a streak of light that was moving swiftly.

When he slowly opened his palm, he saw an extremely dark jade slip in his hand. It was a Communication Jade Slip.

When the black-clad young man sent a trace of Origin Energy into the Communication Jade Slip, an anxious but familiar voice sounded clearly in his ears.

"Senior Brother Zhou, if I fail to return, it means I've been killed by the Sect Leader of Ling Tian Sect, Duan Ling Tian! If I die, please avenge me considering I've always done my best to serve you." The voice stopped there abruptly.

The black-clad young man was the direct disciple of Lost Stone Forest's Martial Emperor, Zhou Yi. His master was Martial Emperor Shi Qi,