Soul Severing Ridge.
Inside the hall.
Huo Yao, who had been sitting cross-legged in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes and smiled. "Junior Brother, would you be willing to come somewhere with me?"
From a corner of the hall, Ye Luo said coldly, "In my view, if you want to live, the best thing you can do is kneel there now and await Master's judgment. If you turn over a new leaf and repent your past misdeeds, perhaps Master may spare your life."
A trace of ferocity flickered deep in Huo Yao's eyes, yet he burst into laughter. "Rest assured, I have no intention of fleeing without a fight."
He rose to his full height and said, "The place I am going is Six Paths Sky Cave, not far from Soul Severing Ridge. A mysterious Bronze Palace lies hidden within, and it most likely conceals secrets related to reincarnation. If you will not go, then I shall go alone."
With that, Huo Yao clasped his hands behind his back, turned, and headed out of the hall.
In the corner, Ye Luo frowned, but ultimately rose and followed him.
He knew full well that Huo Yao was surely plotting something, yet he had no choice but to keep watch over him.
Otherwise, if Huo Yao escaped, he would have no face left to see Master again.
At the entrance to Six Paths Sky Cave.
Upon arriving, Huo Yao suddenly stopped. Without turning back, he said, "Junior Brother, heed this word of advice from your Senior Brother. You still do not understand the whole story. The grievances between Master and me are not something you can grasp. Blindly obeying Master's Imperial Decree will only bring you harm."
Behind him, Ye Luo remained impassive. "Bring me harm?"
His gaze swept over the entrance to