East Sea.
Jinao Island.
Wen Zhong transformed into a streak of light and landed on the island. Without stopping for even a moment, he headed straight for his master Saint Mother Jin Ling's cave dwelling.
He stood before the cave dwelling and spoke in a deep voice.
"Your disciple Wen Zhong requests an audience with Master."
The stone door of the cave dwelling opened silently, and a cool female voice came from within.
"Come in."
Wen Zhong did not dare delay and quickly entered the cave dwelling.
The furnishings inside were simple. There was only a cushion, upon which a noble-looking woman in palace attire sat cross-legged.
She was none other than his master, Saint Mother Jin Ling, one of the four direct disciples of the Interception Sect.
Saint Mother Jin Ling opened her eyes and looked at her travel-worn disciple.
"You should be in Chaoge assisting the Human Emperor and handling the kingdom's affairs. Why have you rushed back to Jinao Island in such a panic?"
"Reporting to Master, I have come under the orders of the current Human Emperor."
"Under the Human Emperor's orders?"
Saint Mother Jin Ling was somewhat surprised.
Wen Zhong did not dare conceal anything. He immediately explained in full how Di Xin intended to establish an unparalleled grand formation in Chaoge, using Human Dao Destiny as its source to suppress all cultivators.
He also explained that this plan required inviting Empress San Xiao and the Ten Heavenly Lords down the mountain to offer their assistance.
He even told Saint Mother Jin Ling without reservation about the phenomenon that had occurred on the day Di Xin ascended the throne, when Human Dao Destiny had descended upon him.
He also told her that Di Xin had personally admitted that he had the support of Huoyun Cave