White snow covers Flying Dragon City, Jieyou Tower relieves worries and sorrows. Suddenly, the sky collapses and the ground caves in, intricately carved beams, famous paintings, inscriptions, treasures, porcelain, and jade cups... all buried in the ruins. The fallen lanterns pour oil everywhere, the fire spreads, dancers flee in panic, esteemed guests scatter, creating a chaotic scene.

Some were spending a spring night, suddenly facing this disaster, paying no attention to anything else, and fled naked out the door. Cries of alarm and screams filled the air, chaos everywhere. In the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, the grand pavilion collapses, and the front becomes crowded with onlookers, the noise of their discussions never-ceasing. Those who escaped with their lives secretly feel grateful, while the spectators, shocked, cannot help but lament.

This building’s construction was exquisite and magnificent, its destruction a true pity!

Suddenly, a tumult of footsteps could be heard. Young General Yang Xin with his spear, elders and disciples of various Sword Sects... rushed to the site upon hearing the loud noises. Yang Xin looked around with terror, his face twitching. Today had been a day of great embarrassment for him, having been rescued from a woven net by others. Now hearing this tragic news, he was momentarily at a loss, his mind blank.

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Meanwhile, on the other side.

The collapse of Jieyou Tower caused a sinkhole to appear, and people fell down into it, plummeting deep into the pit. The pit was pitch-black; its depth unfathomable. Should it be a thousand feet deep, even with Lightweight Skill, one would still face mortal danger upon reaching the bottom.

Li Xian, Wang Long, Lin Aoshan, and Han Qingxiao exerted their Lightweight Skills, stepping on the falling debris for leverage, slowing their descent. But the momentum was ultimately irreversible, and after struggling for a moment, the four continued to fall. By this time, they were already a hundred feet from the surface, the pit dark and chilling, as if pulling them into the depths of the earth.

Han Qingxiao said, "Everyone, find a way to attach to the pit wall. If we keep falling, not knowing the depth, we’ll surely be smashed into pulp!" He grabbed a long plank nearby and threw it towards a side in the darkness without hesitation.

A "thunk" sound was heard as the plank lodged into the stone wall. Han leapt over and grabbed the plank, stabilizing himself. He immediately looked at his companions, focusing his Inner Qi, preparing to assist them.

Lin Aoshan displayed elegant Lightweight Skill, darting and flashing among the falling debris. She grabbed a piece of red silk, tied it around her sword’s hilt, and threw it toward the western side. The blade embedded itself into the wall. She caught the silk and swung over, hanging from the wall, exhaling softly.

Wang Long, trained in the martial arts of Jing Chun Mountain, part of the Yue Mountain Sword Sect, drew his longsword, tracing a circular arc beneath his feet. Suddenly, he halted in midair as if stepping on solid ground, no longer falling.

This was the "Still Mind, Moving Sword," a profound and mysterious sword technique. As the technique evolves infinitely, with a tranquil mind and body, one remains effortlessly still. He used the Sword Momentum to suspend himself, earning admiration.

After pausing momentarily, the Sword Momentum dissipated, and as he was about to fall, he noticed a protruding rock wall and leapt towards it, supporting himself against the wall. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, then turned their eyes to Li Xian.

Han Qingxiao frowned instantly. Lin Aoshan exclaimed, "Leader, we must save him!" As Jieyou Tower collapsed, countless wooden planks rained down into the pit. Li Xian’s luck was less favorable, and numerous beams, red tiles, and golden bricks bore down on him like a torrent.

Han Qingxiao looked around, just about to devise a rescue plan. Yet many objects had already engulfed and rushed down upon Li Xian, making rescue impossible. He felt hopeless but suddenly saw a flash of light; Li Xian had anchored himself to the rock wall with his spear.

Han Qingxiao muttered, "Golden Light Technique? It seems Li is quite extraordinary!"

Standing on his spear, Li Xian said, "Is everyone okay?" Lin Aoshan replied, "Of course, I’m fine. How could mere debris and stones harm me?"

Wang Long and Han Qingxiao both reported their safety. Jieyou Tower’s structure was elaborate and complex; in the time it took to burn a stick of incense, the chaos had nearly subsided. Li Xian observed the surroundings, noticing a plank bridge in the wall, made of redwood. He thought, "This Jieyou Tower contains intricate mechanisms, where numerous young female heroes have vanished without a trace. It must be... that Jieyou Tower conceals mechanisms leading underground. This is the passage for transportation."

Li Xian called out, "There’s a bridge over there; let’s go." They used their Lightweight Skills, gliding along the walls, gradually approaching the bridge, landing safely upon it.

Lin Aoshan patted her chest, her forehead slightly sweaty. The recent dangers had been intense, but fortunately, they were overcome. Once everyone ensured their safety, they proceeded along the bridge, spiraling down into the pit, walking for nearly half an hour before finally touching solid ground at the pit’s bottom.

Li Xian asked, "Brother Han, you mentioned the Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint. Could you explain it a bit?" Everyone looked on curiously. Han Qingxiao responded, "The so-called Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint is a highly unique feng shui burial spot. Formed by natural evolution, it contains nine orifices, each allowing access in and out of the tomb."

"This spot is an orifice. City Lord He must have feared being discovered, so he built Jieyou Tower in the orifice. The tower contains 3,800 worry-free mechanisms, enabling him to live without worry, and remain unharmed even by the combined efforts of top experts. He can maneuver within the tower or retreat into the orifice for refuge."

"Jieyou Tower... the tower of worry-relief, claims to relieve the worries of the world’s heroes, but truly relieves his own worries. Yet, despite his deep scheming, it has its flaws. While initially robust, relying on the Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint, changes in the underground structure can instantly pose collapse risks."

"Countless wealth and effort destroyed in an instant. Jieyou Tower, though seemingly sturdy, is also fragile. Sadly, the grandeur of this peculiar building, while not as magnificent as Jade City’s ’Hao Yu Thirteen Towers,’ was still impressive. It’s a pity we couldn’t fully witness its splendor."

Li Xian pondered, "Could it be the work of madam? I heard a roar earlier; was it an illusion or real? Having come this far, excessive thinking is futile!"