"...Next, Ye Yan, the investigation director of the Third Group, will answer your questions." The young woman, exuding an intellectual beauty, addressed the Spirit Reporters from the major networks. "This press conference will last half an hour. Please make the most of your time and ask your questions."
"Director Ye, was this operation planned in advance, or was it a temporary action?"
"Every operation by the South Heaven Gate undergoes meticulous planning." Ye Yan, dressed formally, faced countless cameras without changing his expression. "Furthermore, we strive to minimize the impact of every operation and ensure everyone's safety."
"Director Ye, how did the South Heaven Gate discover the base of Gong Wuhai's group during this operation? Could you tell us the details?"
"Actually, we've always kept an eye on the illegal website Black Room. In recent years, the number of victims harmed by Black Room has continued to increase, so..."
It was as if they had stepped into the age of agriculture in an instant—but this was still the inner ring of the South Heaven Gate, merely an isolated area.
Fields divided by crisscrossing paths, earthen houses... They could even see men and women working in the fields.
Furthermore, although this was the very center of the South Heaven Gate, the spiritual energy around them was now even thinner than at the outskirts of Kunlun... It was even inferior to some remote areas in the alliance's provinces—the sort of place where even if one used Daoist arts to cast a high-level fire spell, it would probably end up as nothing more than a tiny flame.
"It might take some getting used to the first time you come here." Second Blade Emperor's voice rang out. "This place is basically cut off from spiritual energy."
"Is there some purpose behind it?"