Nebula World.
One of the top powers, Qunxing Gate.
A Soul Clan expert descended above Qunxing Gate like a falling comet.
"Qunxing Gate is ordered to recall all disciples within three months. Without instructions from the Heavenly Soul Divine Palace, no one may leave without authorization. After three months, compile the number and names of everyone in the sect whose cultivation has reached great accomplishment of Fortune Realm or above, and report them to the Heavenly Soul Divine Palace."
The resounding voice was like thunder echoing through the nine heavens, shaking the entirety of Qunxing Gate below.
Having delivered his words, the suddenly appearing Soul Clan expert flashed away and vanished without a trace.
Yuanshi World.
Du'e Divine Province, Du'e Sacred Mountain.
Likewise, a Soul Clan expert descended above Du'e Sacred Mountain, arriving abruptly and in haste.
"Within three months, Du'e Sacred Mountain is to recall all its disciples. Without instructions from the Heavenly Soul Divine Palace, no one may leave at will. Du'e Dao Master is to compile the number of everyone in Du'e Sacred Mountain whose cultivation has reached great accomplishment of Fortune Realm or above and report it to the Heavenly Soul Divine Palace."
The Soul Clan expert's booming voice spread across a hundred thousand li. Having finished speaking, he decisively departed.
Upon Du'e Sacred Mountain.
Within an ancient hall thick with the scent of incense sat a slightly plump bald elder clad in a coarse linen robe.
The elder fingered the prayer beads in his hand and lifted his head to gaze at the heavens, his eyes seeming to pass through the great hall and fall upon the departing Soul Clan expert.
"Alas!"
A long sigh emerged from the elder's mouth, lingering endlessly within the ancient hall.
The elder was none other than the master