Yuan Ming was still examining the condition of the Soul Annihilation Sword when, at that moment, the Grand Void Communication Array set up in a nearby pavilion suddenly emitted a ripple.
He put away the Soul Annihilation Sword, entered the pavilion, and raised his hand to send a spell seal into the array.
Before he could speak, a burst of chirping chatter came from within the array.
"Fellow Daoist Yuan, it's me. How are things on your end?" Fairy Yun Luo's face appeared amid the blood-red flames of the communication array.
"I have been in seclusion recently." Yuan Ming replied without joy or sorrow.
"Oh, did you gain anything?" Fairy Yun Luo asked, her tone carrying a measure of concern.
"I gained a little. I finally broke through to the late Return to Void stage." Yuan Ming said.
"Really? That's wonderful! Oh, right, you said before that your two spirit beasts were outside looking for hunting targets for you. Have they found any? Are they Level Six Demonic Beasts or Dharma Aspect Stage cultivators? I should have all my spirit materials gathered soon. Shall I come find you and rendezvous with you then?" As Fairy Yun Luo spoke, her words began pouring forth more and more.
Yuan Ming rubbed his brow and said, "They have not sent back any news for the time being. I also need some time to prepare. Fellow Daoist Yun Luo, please wait a little longer. I will contact you when the time comes."
After saying this, he immediately shut down the communication array before Fairy Yun Luo could reply. With peace finally returning to his ears, he could not help letting out a long sigh of relief.
Ever since their heart-to-heart conversation before, Fairy Yun Luo had contacted him from time to time over the