Shen Mo had no objection to this. Five Dragon Mountain was vast enough anyway.
However, the Heaven-Patrolling Daoist Temple was a colossal alliance of powers, with hundreds of millions of immortals and mortals under its jurisdiction. Now that it sought his protection, it had to present a comprehensive plan. Every rule and regulation had to be negotiated in advance, or there would be nothing but trouble later on!
Since Yuan Heming, Zhou Zhiwei, Gongsun Jiuru, and the other sect higher-ups were all present, Shen Mo had them discuss the specifics with the eight True Lords of the Daoist Temple. He would not play the villain himself.
Reaching an agreement would take considerable time. While they were occupied, Shen Mo took Chen Mengze and flew northward on a streak of light. Hearing was false, seeing was true. He intended to personally inspect the northern and western parts of Dongjie Continent and investigate their true conditions.
Hong Gu watched the two depart on their radiant flight, her eyes filled with envy. Yet she knew that her place in Shen Mo's heart was far inferior to Chen Mengze's, so she did not ask to accompany them.
"There is plenty of time ahead..." Hong Gu murmured, then turned and returned to the Council Hall.
Of the eight Divine Bridge True Lords who had originally belonged to the Heaven-Patrolling Daoist Temple, she was undoubtedly the one most eager to see the migration happen. When the temple had discussed how to respond to the changing situation in Dongjie Continent, she had been the first to suggest "moving to Fenglin Continent and seeking Shen Mo's protection."
Now that those who traveled a hundred miles had only completed half the journey at ninety, she naturally had to keep a close watch and do everything in her power to