A Premeditated Scheme

Within the Xuanyuan Family's council hall, the Second Elder's expression was grave.

"Clan Leader, we searched inside and outside the Lineage, but found no trace of Elder Batian."

"Mm." Xuanyuan Changkong showed no surprise, as though he had long anticipated this outcome.

Xuanyuan Batian could never have left on his own. Since someone had secretly aided him, they must have made thorough preparations. If he had been so easily found, that would have been the real surprise...

"Clan Leader, should we expand the search area?" the Second Elder asked.

"No need!" Xuanyuan Changkong shook his head, then waved them away. "All of you, leave for now."

The others accepted the order, and before long, Xuanyuan Changkong was the only one left in the hall.

Who could it be?

Could it be an outsider?

No one in the Xuanyuan Family could accomplish this. Even if someone had secretly helped Xuanyuan Batian, it would have been impossible to leave behind no traces whatsoever.

Since it was not someone from the Xuanyuan Family, then it had to be an outsider.

An outsider?

Across the entire Black and White Domain, who could accomplish such a thing?

The Liang Family?

The Qin Family?

The Heaven Annihilation Pavilion?

Just as Xuanyuan Changkong was racking his brains and making silent guesses—

"Clan Leader, the Great Elder requests an audience."

"The Great Elder?" Xuanyuan Changkong looked up, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"Quick... let the Great Elder in..."

Upon hearing this, that disciple turned and left.

Very soon!

Xuanyuan Tianji arrived. The moment he entered the hall, Xuanyuan Changkong rose to greet him.

It was clear that Xuanyuan Tianji had aged considerably. His face was haggard, and the loss of his life force had left him far weaker.

"Great Elder..." For a moment, Xuanyuan Changkong did not