Guesswork
Mo Yunzi had personally come knocking to attack them. With Xiaoyaozi away, Shi Yue had not only refused to flee but had taken the initiative to meet him in battle. This showed that Immortal Herb Palace had confidence in its strength.
Ordinary divine abilities could not possibly contend with the two Houtian Immortal Artifacts in Mo Yunzi's possession. What was more, he had two immortal and indestructible Demonic Beasts. There was a very good chance Shi Yue had a Houtian Immortal Artifact of his own.
Thinking of how Shi Yue had obtained the things inside True Lord Tian Xu's Daoist temple, Ximen Yao became even more certain of her guess.
"A Houtian Immortal Artifact? I don't think I've ever seen Shi Yue use one," Ximen Jie said, puzzled.
"Perhaps he's keeping it as a trump card and won't use it lightly. Or maybe the treasure has some serious flaw. In any case, whether or not Shi Yue has a Houtian Immortal Artifact, Immortal Herb Palace has held off the Devil Race's surprise attack, and the Devil Race suffered heavy losses. This is our opportunity. Send word to increase the pressure of our attacks. While the Devil Race is weakened, we'll reclaim some of our lost territory," Ximen Yao ordered.
"Yes, Tenth Aunt. I'll pass down the order at once," Ximen Jie replied.
Tianlan Star Domain, Blue Sea Star.
At Sacred Void Sect's Sacred Void Palace, Shi Yue sat in the seat of honor, holding a Transmission Mirror in his hand. He wore a thoughtful expression.
A Yellow Gale swept in. A flash of light later, Xiaoyaozi appeared.
Xiaoyaozi looked tense. Only when he saw Shi Yue did he finally relax.
"You're finally back. The Devil Race launched a surprise attack. Were you hurt?" Xiaoyaozi asked anxiously, looking Shi