There was nothing more that could be put into words in such circumstances.
The collapse of the Black Bird's image sent Shang into turmoil for a time. The people were filled with panic, and even the Human Emperor burned incense and prayed, seeking answers concerning the Black Bird.
But unlike before, whether any response came depended entirely on Xuan Huang herself.
Since she had resolved to sever all ties, there would naturally be no response.
Thus, there was no answer to the Human Emperor's prayers.
Rumors about the collapse of the Black Bird temples surged forth and spread rapidly.
They caused a measure of unrest within Shang.
Yet in a relatively short time, no major changes appeared. The Human Emperor and the people gradually forgot about it.
Or rather, they had no choice but to forget.
But gradually, strange things began to happen.
Within the Shang Dynasty, all manner of bizarre occurrences emerged—matters too much for any one person to bear.
In countless situations, that was simply how things were.
All sorts of fortuitous encounters and extraordinary people began appearing frequently within the Shang Dynasty. They also began spreading word that Shang was about to fall, and that a new Human Emperor would arise to replace the Shang Dynasty.
The Shang Human Emperor took many measures, but none had any effect.
Afterward, the Human Emperor began seeking a new patron. With the Black Bird gone, Shang's foundations were still enough to find quite a few immortal sects willing to help.
It was then that Jie Teaching entered the Shang Human Emperor's sight.
Those appearing among the common folk, naturally, were people of Chan Teaching.
The conflict between Jie Teaching and Chan Teaching had been extraordinarily fierce from the very beginning.
To Ye Tian, this was not a normal outcome.
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