Zhongzhou Continent, Soul Hall headquarters.
Hun Miesheng sat in the main hall, his face full of irritation.
According to his subordinates' reports, the soul imprints of the Soul Emissaries sent to Starfall Pavilion had all vanished, meaning every one of them had died. Great Heavenly Venerate, Second Heavenly Venerate, and Third Heavenly Venerate were also nowhere to be found.
That shouldn't have happened. Forget those Soul Emissaries—Great Heavenly Venerate Hun Ming was at the Peak late stage One-star Dou Sheng. Did Starfall Pavilion really possess someone that powerful?
Just as Hun Miesheng was racking his brains in confusion, he suddenly frowned and sprang to his feet. A figure then appeared within the hall.
Yun Ying!
Hun Miesheng hurried down the stairs and respectfully lowered his head.
"My lord."
Yun Ying glanced lightly at him, then waved a hand. Three heavily injured figures appeared behind her, making Hun Miesheng's heart jolt.
Third Heavenly Venerate Gu You, Second Heavenly Venerate Hun Qing, and Great Heavenly Venerate Hun Ming!
Judging from their grievous injuries, the operation against Starfall Pavilion had clearly failed!
"This subordinate has failed in his duties. I beg my lord for punishment!"
Hun Miesheng hurriedly dropped to his knees before Yun Ying and admitted his fault. Yun Ying showed no displeasure and merely spoke calmly.
"This was not their fault. There is no need to apologize to me." As she spoke, Yun Ying passed Hun Miesheng and ascended the stairs, leisurely taking her seat. Resting her delicate hand against her cheek, she said, "Rise. Take them away to recover."
"Yes, my lord!"
Hun Miesheng immediately stood up and summoned subordinates to take Hun Ming and the other two away. Then he looked at Yun Ying in confusion.
"My lord, may this subordinate dare ask? Great Heavenly Venerate and the other