Facts proved...
Sometimes, people's predictions were accurate to a terrifying degree.
Not many peaceful days had passed since Shen Hanyu and the other two returned to Element City when another major event occurred within the city.
Recently, Spirit Hall personnel had been entering and leaving Element City two or three times a day, while the Elephant Armored Sect also seemed to be making moves. Shui Ningbing and the others had no choice but to devote some of their attention and energy to monitoring the movements of these two forces.
Although the Demon Queen was keeping watch as well, Shui Ningbing still did not feel at ease—or rather, she wanted to slack off—and insisted on inspecting matters personally every day.
Before long, however, this unusual situation received an answer. Early one morning, a sudden development caught everyone completely off guard.
The Martial Soul Branch Hall stationed in Element City, along with the Elephant Armored Sect and Elephant Armor Academy, all chose to move out of Element City at the same time.
Under the astonished gazes of the city's residents, dozens of carriages belonging to the two forces rolled grandly out through Element City's gates. Anyone unaware of the situation might have thought they were heading to war. The spectacle was truly imposing—though it would have looked even more convincing if not for the dejected expressions on the faces of their members and disciples...
Everyone was somewhat surprised by Spirit Hall and the Elephant Armored Sect's decision.
After all, while the forces within Element City had never treated these two particularly well, they had not gone too far either. At most, they had treated them like complete strangers.
Moreover, Spirit Hall and the Elephant Armored Sect had always appeared utterly unconcerned. They had all but cut off contact with the other forces