Ascension of The Unholy Immortal-Chapter 317: Lady Xia

"Brother Liang, you’ve finally arrived!" Dong Tian Shu’s voice broke through the crisp air as he spotted the figure materializing before him.

Liang responded with a warm smile that lit up his face, "I appreciate your patience in waiting for me."

"It’s nothing," Dong Tian Zi replied, his tone measured and calm. "This mission requires the three of us."

Liang nodded, his expression focused. "Then let’s leave."

The other two nodded in agreement, and in an instant, the trio vanished as if they were never there.

Moments later, they reappeared in front of a towering pagoda that stretched toward the sky, a marvel of architecture and craftsmanship— the grand main branch of the All Things Pavilion.

"What a majestic building!" Dong Tian Zi exclaimed, his eyes wide with wonder as he took in the sight. The pagoda seemed to pierce the sky, its ornate spires reaching towards the heavens.

Liang and Tian Shu exchanged glances, their expressions calm and collected, as if they had walked this path countless times before.

Without wasting time, the trio began their ascent along the mountain path, Soon, they arrived at the golden gate of the pagoda, The gates sparkled like a treasure amid the surrounding greenery.

As they approached, two elegant women stood poised by the entrance, their flowing robes shimmering in the sun.

"Welcome, esteemed guests," one of the women said, her voice melodic as she bowed gracefully. "We kindly ask for your identification cards."

Dong Tian Zi frowned slightly, feeling inwardly displeased, yet he waved his hand. and a token engraved with word "Dong," appeared effortlessly in his palm.

The women’s eyes widened as they took in the token, their expressions shifting from polite expectancy to shock.

"Please accept our sincerest apologies for any oversight," they said in unison, suddenly kneeling before the trio, their demeanor now filled with respect.

They looked both humbled and remorseful, casting a stark contrast to their earlier poise.

"It doesn’t matter," Dong Tian Shu said with a light-hearted chuckle, waving his hand and effortlessly lifting the two women off the ground.

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"We are here as guests; it’s your duty to verify our identities."

"Please follow us; we will escort you to your accommodations." The women exchanged relieved glances, appreciative of the shift in tone.

Soon, they arrived at a grand palace, its soaring roof emblazoned with the character for ’Dong’. The structure exuded an air of elegance, with intricate carvings framing the entrance and richly colored banners fluttering gently in the breeze.

Dong Tian Zi smiled warmly at the sight. "The All Things Pavilion is quite thoughtful," he remarked, taking in the polished stone and beautifully landscaped gardens.

"Indeed," Dong Tian Shu nodded, his gaze sweeping over the impressive architecture. "This palace bears a striking resemblance to our own."

As the trio took in their surroundings, the two women exchanged glances, a sense of relief washing over them.

"Well then, esteemed guests, we shall take our leave," one of the women said, her voice laced with formality as they turned to go.

"What about the auction?" Liang suddenly interjected.

The women paused, exchanging a quick look before one replied, "When the time comes, an elder will come to notify you."

Dong Tian Zi raised an eyebrow at this unexpected response, but before he could inquire further, the two women departed briskly, their footsteps echoing down the corridor.

"Strange," Dong Tian Shu mused, his eyes narrowing in thought. "Something feels off here."

"I share your sentiment," Liang replied gravely; they had expected a direct escort to the auction stage, not a guest house.

"This auction is monumental—the largest in history, if I’m not mistaken. They must still be making preparations," Dong Tian Zi suggested.

"Indeed, such an event requires meticulous planning," Dong Tian Shu agreed, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Meanwhile, Liang remained silent, his eyes shimmering with a peculiar intensity.

In fact, the time of the auction wasn’t a concern for him. He had nothing else to occupy his mind, yet the situation felt undeniably strange.

"We will find out soon enough. Let’s enter," Liang said calmly, stepping into the expansive palace.

***

"Lady Xia, we’ve found him!" An anxious voice echoed through the vast white hall as a striking woman strode forward.

She was one of the two guides who had escorted Liang and his companions to their residence.

"Where is he?" Xia asked, her heart racing as she fixated on the woman.

Xia looked much the same as she had in the Spiritdrift World: a young woman with cascading pink hair and captivating pink eyes that seemed to shimmer with emotion.

The woman hesitated, her expression shifting nervously. "He’s with the Dong Clan."

Xia’s gaze sharpened. "What do you mean by ’with’?"

After a moment of contemplation, the woman continued, "He is one of the Dong Clan representatives."

Xia’s eyes widened in surprise. The thought of Liang being associated with the powerful Dong Clan was unexpected—far beyond what she had imagined.

She quickly retrieved a talisman from her robe and activated it. "Senior, the person I spoke of is here."

"Bring him then." An aged voice crackled through the talisman, resonating as if it came from all corners of the hall.

Xia’s brow furrowed. "For reasons I can’t explain, he is now a representative of the Dong Clan."

A silence enveloped the room before the voice returned, laced with a note of resignation. "It doesn’t matter; we have no other choice. Don’t waste any more time."

Xia tucked the talisman away, lost in thought.

"For Liang to be aligned with the Dong Clan like this means he has achieved his goals—and perhaps even more." A playful smile danced on her lips as memories of their first encounter flooded her mind, "I just hope he remembers me."

***

"What do you think, Brother Liang?" Dong Tian Shu asked, taking a leisurely sip from his wine glass while regarding Liang with calm curiosity.

Liang’s brow furrowed as his gaze swept over the extensive list of materials the Dong Clan aimed to acquire at the upcoming auction.