Eastern Phoenix Immortal Continent, Northern Frontier, Wutong Mountain.
A figure in red emerged from the cave abode atop the mountain. A gray-robed figure had long since been waiting respectfully outside.
"Congratulations on leaving seclusion, Your Highness!"
"Long Feng, what has happened within the clan? Why is the Old Ancestor not at Wutong Mountain?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, the Old Ancestor was invited south to deal with the Demonic Calamity and has yet to return. The Clan Chief specifically sent me to invite you to a discussion."
"Dealing with the Demonic Calamity—why has no one informed me of this all along?!"
Seeing those crimson eyes turn toward him with a trace of confusion, Long Feng hurriedly explained:
"Please do not blame us, Your Highness. Before departing, the Old Ancestor specifically instructed that no one was to disturb your seclusion while you stabilized your cultivation.
"However, the Old Ancestor and the others suddenly lost contact half a year ago. The Clan Chief suspects they may have encountered some trouble, which is why he sent me to invite you."
"I understand. You may leave first!"
Waving a hand to dismiss Long Feng, Fire Phoenix lifted her gaze toward the distant horizon, her face thoughtful.
Above Ziyang Heavenly Palace, the Five-Colored Spiritual Light slowly faded away.
The heaven and earth vitality in the surroundings gradually settled as well.
A moment later, Song Qingming, seated cross-legged atop the Mysterious Jade Treasure Bed, slowly opened his eyes.
At that moment, the spiritual light around the Golden Scroll above his head also vanished.
Bai Yuxian's divine sense settled upon Song Qingming, yet she could not sense the slightest trace of cultivation within him, as though the man before her were merely an ordinary mortal.
At this moment, Bai Yuxian seemed to have already learned the answer,