After hearing Great Immortal Yang Mei's words, Daoist Yuanshi wore an utterly speechless expression.
"Impossible. I've never been to the Inverted Sea. How could I have killed some seventy-two island lords? It can't be true. I've been at my dojo lately, comprehending the Primordial Violet Qi and seeking the way to become a Saint. Why would I go to the Inverted Sea?"
"It seems we've all fallen into someone's trap!" Daoist Hongjun said with a faint smile.
"Let's go!" Great Immortal Yang Mei waved his hand and turned around.
"Where are you going, Fellow Daoist Yang Mei?" Daoist Hongjun asked.
"To the Inverted Sea, to get to the bottom of this!"
With that,
Great Immortal Yang Mei vanished in a flash.
"Master, will Great Immortal Yang Mei find out what happened at the Inverted Sea?" Daoist Yuanshi asked.
"Perhaps. Still, I feel that his disciples' deaths were unfortunate too. Daoist Qing Wei, for instance, may well have been controlled and made to kill Cang Mingzi. After all, one of their treasures, the String Puppet, has gone missing!"
Daoist Hongjun spoke calmly.
"But... that thing should be in Li Mo's hands! Could he have done it?" Daoist Yuanshi asked, puzzled.
"Impossible! The String Puppet has severe limitations. It might have been another Demon Emperor, but it definitely couldn't have been him!" Hong Jun shook his head, rejecting the idea.
But how could they know that the String Puppet had now temporarily broken through its limitations, thanks to its improved level and Li Mo's comprehension of the Soul Law?
After speaking, Hong Jun prepared to leave.
But Daoist Yuanshi called after him, "Master, please wait."
Hong Jun furrowed his brows. Seeing Daoist Yuanshi kneel, he already knew what the other wanted to ask.
He then said, "You'll have to comprehend these things