The hidden mark let Daoist Scarlet Firmament track the woman in leather armor from afar. She would serve as his fishing float while he hooked the big fish he wanted. Better yet, this method required no bait. Quite a bargain.
But the woman was at least at the Peak Tribulation Immortal. He had to be careful when observing her through the mark and avoid watching for too long, lest she notice.
Through the mark, Daoist Scarlet Firmament watched her use spatial techniques to take away her three gravely wounded companions, then swiftly depart through space.
Mm, that should do it. Daoist Scarlet Firmament nodded slightly and slowly drew his gaze away from her.
How fortunate to encounter a survivor of the Ancient Heavenly Court here, and a Tribulation Immortal at that. Young friend Song Shuhang's misfortune had proved to be his good luck.
As Daoist Scarlet Firmament withdrew his gaze, the woman in leather armor carried her three wounded companions across space and arrived at the entrance to a pure-white space. It opened, revealing a corner of a palace.
The palace was magnificent beyond compare. None of the other Ancient Heavenly Court Fragments could hold a candle to it.
Could that be the Heavenly Emperor's Palace?
Daoist Scarlet Firmament's eyes lit up. "Huh. I really do seem lucky today."
He had only just wondered whether he could hook a big fish, and one had already taken the bait.
"Scarlet Heaven Sword, let's go." Daoist Scarlet Firmament held out his hand.
Scarlet Heaven Sword had no choice but to settle into his hand. "Found something interesting?"
"Yes. We'll be back shortly. I need to confirm a suspicion." Daoist Scarlet Firmament smiled.
With that, he swiftly opened a Space Gate.
"Wait. Just in case, leave my scabbard with Song Shuhang." Scarlet Heaven