The black power inherently possessed the power of breaking laws and extinguishing the Dao. Wen Zhengyi's soul lamp might have fluctuated violently while he was resisting it.
Even now, Si Yizhong could not stop this power from steadily dissipating, despite restraining it with his own essence power.
"Master, I met the ninth-order cultivator outside the hall in Xuanling Domain. He wished to follow me, and I felt that our race needed more strength recently, so I brought him back."
Chen Fei volunteered an explanation about Shi Ding'an. Although he had only just entered the ninth order, he was still a Supreme Realm cultivator, so Chen Fei naturally needed to explain his presence.
"Just keep him in line." Si Yizhong nodded without asking further about the ninth-order early-stage cultivator Wen Zhengyi had brought back.
As one of the foremost races in the Void Return Realm, the Void Race naturally attracted many cultivators who wished to follow them.
Previously, all ninth-order cultivators had come from the central region of the Void Return Realm. But with the situation changing, many new ninth-order early-stage cultivators had appeared elsewhere in the realm.
Recently, ninth-order cultivators from other races had been joining the Void Race from time to time, so Wen Zhengyi bringing one back was nothing unusual.
"Thank you, Master!" Chen Fei cupped his hands.
"Go back and rest. There have been many matters to attend to within the race lately. In a few days, I may need you to make another trip."
Si Yizhong released the black jade power in his hand and let it dissipate, looking at Wen Zhengyi with a gentle expression.
"It is my duty to ease our race's burdens!" Chen Fei looked at Si Yizhong solemnly.
Si Yizhong smiled and nodded. Seeing that he had nothing more to say, Chen