Fallen God Ice Plain, Ice Glaze City

The next day.

As planned, Xiao Ming handed the items to Venerable Tian Huo. He then spent a few more days in Holy Pill City dealing with Heavenly Court affairs before leaving.

His departure did not escape the notice of those watching him.

Not long afterward, several figures left Holy Pill City.

A little later, members of the Heavenly Court Enforcement Team followed them.

Hall of Souls, main hall.

Hun Miesheng sat cross-legged in a sealed chamber. Black mist rose around him, punctuated by the occasional wail of a soul. It was as though he sat in the Ghost Domain.

He seemed long accustomed to it. Ignoring the cries, he continued cultivating with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, his ears twitched. He slowly opened his eyes and spoke in an even tone.

"You're saying Xiao Ming has left Holy Pill City again?"

"Yes, Hall Master. The news came from our spies in Holy Pill City. We even lost several of them to obtain it," a voice beside Hun Miesheng replied with certainty.

"How do you know this isn't a trap meant to draw out the spies we've planted in the Small Pill Tower?" Hun Miesheng asked coolly.

"It can't be. That Remnant of the Xiao Family told Xuan Kongzi he was going to the Fallen God Ice Plain. One of our spies overheard them by chance. The information can't be false."

"Oh? If that's the case, the news may well be genuine..."

Hun Miesheng narrowed his eyes, considering how best to use it.

Since Heavenly Court's founding, the Hall of Souls had made no major move against it. It was not that Hun Miesheng wished to ignore an alliance capable of threatening them.

But to make up for their earlier losses, the Hall of Souls had sent most of its