After obtaining part of the Original True Explanation, Shi Yongheng naturally went into seclusion. Two days later, he had memorized the runes and gained an initial understanding of them, further solidifying his foundation in runes.
After emerging from seclusion, he headed for the imperial palace by invitation. To reach the palace, he had to pass through Martial King Manor.
"You're late! Shi Hao has been on a rampage these past few days. Even Shi Yi's father, Shi Ziteng, got beaten up. It was absolutely glorious!" When Big Red Bird saw Shi Yongheng, he clutched his belly with his fiery-red wings and laughed uproariously.
"Where is Shi Hao now?" Shi Yongheng asked.
"He headed for Rain King Manor. Half of Rain King Manor is probably already demolished by now," Golden Dog said.
"Let's go take a look." Shi Yongheng made a prompt decision and swiftly headed toward Rain King Manor.
"Young man, you've gone too far! You killed my clansmen in the Void God Realm, and now you've come to our manor. Do you think the Rain Clan has no one left?" The moment Shi Yongheng arrived outside Rain King Manor, he heard someone roaring within.
"The Rain Clan really has it rough. Not long ago, the Great Demon God caused havoc there, and now, before long, another youth has come to make trouble. They've completely lost all face," people who had long gathered outside Rain King Manor discussed among themselves.
"The Rain Clan has indeed lost all dignity. A few days ago, I heard that one of their strongholds in the Stone Clan's Ancestral Land was set ablaze, and a powerful elder vanished without a trace..."
"What is the Rain Clan doing? Why have they taken out a mirror?"
"You don't recognize it? That's the Bone-Piercing Mirror. It can reveal