A day later, at the City Lord's Mansion.
Many of Qingyang City's upper echelons had gathered together.
"Still no news?"
Xia Ping looked at everyone.
"I'm sorry, City Lord. We still haven't found any information about other black holes." Gu Bo and the others were deeply ashamed. They had expended tremendous effort, yet they had never managed to find a small black hole that could lead to hell.
This was perfectly normal. Although there were quite a few similar small black holes, this secret realm world was enormously vast. They might appear in caves, on plains, or deep within remote mountains and forests.
Trying to find such a place was like fishing for a needle in the sea, unless one had exceptionally good luck.
"Fine. Keep searching and notify me as soon as there's news."
Xia Ping waved his hand, unconcerned. "I called you here this time to tell you something. I'm afraid I'll be leaving Qingyang City for a while."
Since they could not find a black hole leading to hell for the time being, there was no need for him to remain here and waste time. He might as well return to the universe and seek more opportunities for breakthroughs.
Even if they truly found a small black hole leading to hell now, entering hell with his current strength would be courting death, not searching for treasure.
He might as well wait until his cultivation was stronger before entering hell. Hell was right here and wasn't going anywhere; entering sooner or later made no difference.
What?!
Upon hearing this, Gu Bo and the others were utterly shocked. Qingyang City's safety now rested entirely on Xia Ping alone. If Xia Ping left, Qingyang City's prosperity would become like the moon reflected in water and flowers in a mirror, bursting