After dismissing everyone, Chen Ze was the only one left in the main hall of the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Palace.
He took a deep breath, and with a slight movement of his mind, immediately contacted Shen Wansan, who was far away in the Spirit Realm.
"Shen Wansan, how is the Spirit Realm doing now?"
A moment later, Shen Wansan's voice sounded in Chen Ze's mind, carrying a hint of gravity. "Master, the situation in the Spirit Realm is not good.
"Although you blocked Immortal Emperor Ling Yu's palm strike, its aftershock still caused considerable destruction.
"Tianyuan City was almost razed to the ground. Three surrounding cities were affected as well, with countless dead and injured."
Chen Ze's brows furrowed slightly. This was within his expectations.
Immortal Emperor Ling Yu's palm strike had been terrifying beyond measure. If Chen Ze had not borrowed the power of the Heavenly Dao, even withstanding the aftershock would have been difficult.
Now, only Tianyuan City had been leveled. That was already a blessing amid misfortune.
"How have the Spirit Realm cultivators reacted?" Chen Ze continued.
Shen Wansan's voice carried a trace of complexity. "Master, strangely enough...
"Although the Spirit Realm cultivators suffered grievous casualties, their attitude toward us has instead become even more reverent.
"They witnessed Immortal Emperor Ling Yu's terrifying power firsthand, and they also saw that you possessed the strength to contend against him.
"Not only has Myriad Things General Store's business not been affected, it has become even more booming."
Surprise flashed through Chen Ze's eyes. He had not expected that.
He had thought Immortal Emperor Ling Yu's appearance would make the Spirit Realm cultivators see hope in striking back against Xuantian Continent, prompting them to begin boycotting Myriad Things General Store.
If that happened, the Spirit Realm would surely be plunged