Heavenly Court Upheaval

Xu Qing stared at the jade tablet engraved with the words "South Sky," a complicated glint flashing through his eyes.

The South Sky Divine General was a legendary existence, one who safeguarded the majesty of the Heavenly Court and defended a region of heaven and earth. The reason for his fall could not have been ordinary.

"If this man truly was the South Sky Divine General, then his death may have been connected to upheaval within the Heavenly Court.

"I saw the fire rain stretching endlessly. I'm afraid the entire Eleventh Province suffered disaster.

"In other words, something major may have happened in the heavens."

Xu Qing spoke in a low voice, carrying an indescribable heaviness.

"Moreover, such an evil art, one capable of twisting the laws of nature and granting living beings undying power, is absolutely not something an ordinary cultivator could master."

Elder Ru Feng nodded in agreement. He knew Xu Qing was not speaking without reason.

The two exchanged a glance and saw the same emotion in each other's eyes—the situation seemed to have escalated enormously.

"There's no time to lose. We need to bring this corpse and the jade tablet back to the sect as soon as possible, while informing the other three sects."

Xu Qing rose to his feet, his gaze firm.

"This is not merely a crisis for our Four Alliances. It is a threat to the entire Star Sea Realm.

"However, there was very little fire rain where we were. Central Province, on the other hand, had an enormous amount. I just wonder how the four superpowers over there are faring."

Xu Qing waved a hand. "Retreat."

Elder Ru Feng swiftly regained his composure as well.

He stood up, the long sword in his hand trembling slightly. "The Sect Master is right. I'll