On a solitary island ten thousand miles away from the Hidden Spirit Sect, a massive Xing Zhou is docked.
On a beach at the edge of the island, a young girl in a black dress is having tea with an old man.
"Elder Ming Xin, do you think the Hidden Spirit Sect will agree to my sparring with Senior Sister Xi'er?" the young girl asked, putting down her teacup.
"Your promotion to Saintess is of paramount importance to our sect. We can wait here for two reasons: first, because the cultivator Slicing Spirit is here."
"Second, the Hidden Spirit Sect does have something to offer. I fear I won't get any benefits if I simply coerce them."
The old man took a sip of tea and slowly spoke, his eyes looking towards Hidden Spirit Island with a hint of caution.
"I just received news that the Great Elder of the Hidden Arrival Gate, who made the decision, has returned. I believe it won't be long before I can meet Senior Sister Xi'er." The young girl in the black dress smiled.
