After briefly bidding farewell to the few people present, Tang Lan headed alone toward a patch of woods behind the center of the lake.
Beyond the woods stood a strange grove of purple bamboo.
Yet this purple bamboo was no ordinary bamboo. Each stalk was nearly as thick as the trunks of trees outside.
"You came to see me because you have something to say, don't you?"
Just as Tang Lan stepped onto the thick layer of fallen leaves covering the forest floor, Di Tian's voice sounded from deep within the bamboo grove.
"That's right. I came to bid you farewell, and also to remind you to protect the Spirit Derivation Tower well."
"As long as it exists, the future of both Soul Beasts and humans will be bright."
Tang Lan spoke solemnly.
Di Tian fell silent for a moment before asking with a sigh, "Has something happened in the human world?"
Tang Lan did not hide anything in response to Di Tian's question and simply nodded.
"The Soul Master World of the Eastern Continent has long since descended into chaos. The power structure among the various factions has been thrown into disorder, and the Three Empires have also run into serious trouble."
"To keep the region where my Tang Sect is located stable, I have to return."
"If I'm not mistaken, this matter is likely tied to the Holy Spirit Cult."
"If they come looking for you again, please pass along one message for me: Those who offend the Tang Sect shall be utterly slain!"
After saying this, Tang Lan turned and left the purple bamboo grove.
Di Tian was left standing silently in the depths of the bamboo forest.
Tang Lan's words were also a reminder to Di Tian. His wrong decision last time had nearly brought about