Chu Qing left the black-robed authority holder a way to contact him, then headed straight for Stone Ridge Mountain.
After Chu Qing left, the black-robed authority holder went to an underground secret chamber within the Martial Academy.
This chamber was almost adjacent to the Underground Imperial Capital, exceedingly well hidden.
He opened a box and continuously sprayed Spirit and Energy at a mirror.
After a long while, once the mirror had absorbed enough power, an image appeared.
"How did it go?"
"Chu Qing did not agree for now."
"However, he left a way to contact him!"
"When there is another opportunity, I will approach him again."
"When that time comes, we will give him more benefits and pull him onto our war chariot!"
The person on the other side fell silent for a moment before saying, "We must make him join us!"
"Heavenly Court has been far too arrogant lately!"
"Without someone among the younger generation to carry the banner, we will be finished sooner or later."
"Mm!"
The two spoke for a long time before ending their contact.
Meanwhile:
Chu Qing traveled day and night through wind and rain, heading straight for Stone Ridge Mountain.
More than half a month later, when he returned to Stone Ridge Mountain, it felt somewhat unfamiliar to him.
First of all, the greatest change was that enormous temple.
The vast temple stood atop the mountain, and martial artists had carved out a road leading to it.
Now, devout believers filled the road, climbing upward to worship Gods and Devils.
Chu Qing frowned. Where had all these people come from?
Could it be that Tang Wuming and the others had pledged allegiance to the Divine Court, which had then relocated people here?
He did not bother to find Tang Wuming first and instead entered