Battle Through the Heavens: This Han Feng Respects the Teacher and Values the Dao

"The rebellion has been suppressed?" Han Feng swept his gaze around. He sensed that the Imperial Capital's aura had withdrawn inward, its defenses tightly sealed. There was no longer any sign of widespread chaos.

Si Kongchan nodded, a flash of coldness passing through her eyes. "The ones behind it were indeed the Hall of Souls. They mobilized six feudal lords and three Dou Zuns who had been lying in wait, intending to stage a palace coup and cover their infiltration into the seal's crack at the Purple Shattered Ruins."

"And the result?" Han Feng asked.

"I acted personally."

Si Kongchan's expression remained calm. "The moment they entered the border, I sealed them with a single palm strike. Their leader, Hun Gan, has already been slain, and his soul source was handed over to the palace consecrators for sealing."

Her voice was calm, yet the result of a Dou Saint killing with one palm still carried an impossible-to-ignore, fierce pressure.

"Nicely done." Han Feng nodded, feeling somewhat relieved. Then he said, "I came this time because of the 'first Evil Race invasion' you mentioned before. It is very likely to happen soon."

Si Kongchan drew a deep breath. "So soon?"

The Vermilion Bird Crystal had not given any further guidance since that time, so Si Kongchan had received no new information either.

"I suspect that the point of the Evil Race invasion may very well be at those Demonic Caves we once sealed. The Purple Shattered Ruins on the Southern Departure Continent may also be at risk."

Si Kongchan frowned upon hearing this.

If they truly attacked through the Purple Shattered Ruins, the Southern Departure Empire would face utter destruction.

Si Kongchan lowered her eyes in thought. Her vermilion imperial robes fluttered lightly in the morning breeze. Slowly raising her head,