As the puppet possessed by the Great Emperor Qinling put the Suppressing Xuan Heavenly Shade Stone into a stone box, the void around it began to collapse with a rumble. Lu Xiaotian was caught in it too, feeling an overwhelming force, almost impossible to resist, spreading toward him.
The puppet possessed by the Great Emperor Qinling swept out a hand, striking back the terrifying force and sparing Lu Xiaotian the plight of being sucked into the vortex.
"This time, I have you to thank, little friend Lu. Otherwise, obtaining the Suppressing Xuan Heavenly Shade Stone would have brought many more complications. I'll need to borrow your Demon-Suppressing Tower for a while longer. Once I've finished what I need to do, I'll return it to you."
After putting away the Suppressing Xuan Heavenly Shade Stone, the puppet possessed by the Great Emperor Qinling laughed heartily. In the distance, Ao Zhan was leading several Heavenly Immortals and a large force of Cloud Sand Puppets toward them.
The Great Emperor Qinling raised his hand and sent out a golden command token bearing the words "Qin" and "Cloud Zhong." "Once this battle is over, Ao Zhan, Yun Ze, and the rest of you are to lead your troops and join City Lord Dongfang. After we capture Xuan Yin City, withdraw together to Cloud Zhong City and regroup. Luo Hu and I have important matters to attend to. While I'm away, Saint Alchemist Dongfang will command all the armies. You are to obey all of his orders without fail!"
Ao Zhan and the others looked envious, but they all accepted the order. Although Lu Xiaotian had joined them far later than any of them, they felt little resentment toward him. For one thing, even before joining them, Lu Xiaotian had already made a name for