"Commander Wan, do you know the reason behind this Aoteng calamity?" Qin Fengming's sharp gaze softened as he turned toward Wanyuan in the distance and asked directly.
Qin Fengming was not worried that Wanyuan would flee, because Wanyuan was no fool.
Hearing Qin Fengming's question, a hint of astonishment appeared in Wanyuan's eyes. "Could it be that the two of you didn't capture and interrogate one of the powerful beings among the Aoteng?"
Wanyuan did not answer. Instead, he asked a question in return.
"After Fellow Daoist Qin and I left the Evil Sun Land, we encountered a large number of vine demons rushing about. We had to take a detour before reaching this place. Along the way, we did not meet any other fellow cultivators or any intelligent beings from the Aoteng. Therefore, we do not know the truth behind this calamity."
Fairy Ying Yi nodded and answered Wanyuan's question.
"I see. As for this Aoteng calamity, I have not investigated it carefully either. However, Senior Muran once mentioned that a great upheaval was taking place in the Aoteng Realm. The Seven Great Prefectures had simultaneously come under attack from large numbers of Ao Beast Vine Demons. He ordered all of us in the Northern Pole Land to go separately to Tianji and Tianquan, assist the cultivators there in guarding the Seven Stars of the Big Dipper Grand Formation, and prepare to resist the great battle that might soon erupt and engulf the Aoteng Realm."
Wanyuan nodded. His expression suddenly turned solemn. After pondering for a long while, he finally organized his thoughts and spoke.
Wanyuan's words made Qin Fengming's brows draw sharply together.
Before Qin Fengming could ask about the doubt in his heart, Fairy Ying Yi exclaimed, "Commander Wan, are you saying that the Seven Great Prefectures