When Bing He heard they had been spotted, he pondered for a moment before speaking to the Great Elder, Tian Shuangzi.
"Tian Shuang, take Sky Snake and several Dou Zong experts with you. Keep a close eye on where they go this time, and report back to me at any moment."
Tian Shuangzi and Sky Snake knelt together to accept the order.
"Yes, Valley Master!"
After counting their men, Tian Shuangzi and Sky Snake led their group toward the northern part of the Pill Region to search for Yao Chen and the others.
Sitting in his chair, Bing He thought about the Dou Venerable Sky Snake had reported encountering earlier. He felt Tian Shuangzi might not be a match for him, and he had no other Dou Zun experts by his side. He couldn't help feeling troubled.
Just then, Tian Qu, a Dou Zong guardian standing beside Bing He, suddenly knelt before him and said,
"Valley Master, I have a way to resolve your predicament."
Bing He was startled by the sudden turn of events, but he looked at the kneeling man before him and asked with interest,
"Oh? Tian Qu, what good idea do you have?"
Tian Qu lowered his head, cupped his fists, and spoke with absolute confidence.
"Valley Master, I once rescued a Soul Hall guardian by chance while carrying out a mission outside the valley. He promised me that if Ice River Valley ever encountered an enemy we couldn't deal with, we could ask them for help. They could defeat the enemy, and all they would need in return is the other party's soul."
Bing He's expression shifted slightly. He had always been cautious around Soul Hall. Those people were all exceedingly devious and might launch a sneak attack from behind at any moment. But Sky