After returning to the Yulan Continent, Zhao Nan didn't go out right away. Instead, he continued cultivating in seclusion within the Micro-plane.
There was nothing for him to do outside, anyway. At most, he could chat with the two old fellows, Beirut and Bluefire.
But half a month into Zhao Nan's seclusion, Linley and his other disciples returned to the Yulan Continent one after another.
As soon as they arrived, the disciples hurried to the Micro-plane to pay Zhao Nan a visit.
Zhao Nan didn't meet them right away. Instead, he sent them a message, telling them to take care of their own affairs first and come find him once they were done.
Linley and the others acknowledged his instructions, then flew off toward their respective homes.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, another half month went by.
Only then did Linley and the others return to the house where Zhao Nan was staying.
Zhao Nan manifested his true form to receive his disciples.
As he spoke with Linley and the others, he mostly listened to them recount their experiences in the Infernal Realm.
Their Fiend examinations!
The Amethyst Mountains!
Or the war between the Four Divine Beasts Clans and the Eight Great Clans!
After everyone had finished describing their time in the Infernal Realm, Zhao Nan smiled at them. "All right, I know you made quite a name for yourselves in the Hell Plane.
"But don't forget that the Yulan Continent is your home base, no matter how impressive you were in the Hell Plane.
"There's a powerful and evil presence on the Yulan Continent now. You'll need to deal with him and root him out."
Everyone stared at him in surprise.
Bebe was the first to speak. "Teacher, with you and Grandpa here on