"The Heaven Temple actually took the initiative to withdraw its accusations against Ye Zhen. This is exceedingly strange." Within East Arrival Pavilion of the imperial palace, Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long wore a puzzled expression.
"Something must have happened that I do not know about. Chief Attendant, have there been any unusual discoveries these past few days?" Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long asked.
"Replying to Your Majesty, this old servant has found nothing for now. The only thing that could be called a discovery is that Wood Hall Master Mu Xu held two secret talks with Ye Zhen earlier. Both times, they used learning about the Soul Demon King that appeared in Shahe City as a pretext," Yu Chaoen said. Almost at the same moment, talisman light flashed, and Yu Chaoen's brows twitched again.
"Replying to Your Majesty, this old servant has just received a report. Baili Fei and Mu Xu have once again secretly met with Ye Zhen in the posthouse under the pretext of learning about the Soul Demon King," Yu Chaoen said.
"Can they be monitored?" Emotions flickered in Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long's eyes.
Yu Chaoen slowly shook his head. "Since the Heaven-Hearing Clan was slaughtered, no one has had the ability to monitor Dao Realm experts."
"I understand."
Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long slowly waved his hand. "Investigate carefully from now on. See whether the Heaven Temple has shown any unusual reactions these past few days."
The instant he finished speaking, Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long formed a talisman seal with his fingers. With a flash of light, Great Sun Priest Chancellor Bai of the Ancestral God Hall appeared out of thin air inside East Arrival Pavilion.
"What was the result?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, this old man just performed a secret art ritual to invite the Heaven-Penetrating Spirit God