But Leng Yuezi had not found it, which meant the Life Tablet was not in the Hall of Clarity.
Leng Yuezi left the Hall of Clarity and went outside to find the Jade Emperor, only to discover that the Life Tablet was being carried on the Jade Emperor's person.
Though his thieving skills were formidable, getting close to the Jade Emperor and stealing the Life Tablet from him would be extremely difficult. After all, the Jade Emperor was incredibly powerful now.
Moreover, Leng Yuezi discovered that the Jade Emperor's power was linked to the Life Tablet's power. The moment anyone touched the Life Tablet, the Jade Emperor would notice. With a mere thought, the Jade Emperor could kill Hua Qingqing and the other three.
Shaking his head helplessly, Leng Yuezi returned to the secret chamber and told Uchiha Shin and the others about it.
Uchiha Shin frowned. In that case, there truly was no solution.
Even if he invited Eastern Emperor Taiyi and the others over now, they would have no way to rescue them. This was no longer something that could be solved by sheer strength. Even reaching the Saint Realm would make it difficult—unless one could control the Deva Path.
"You needn't worry. The few of us are doing quite well here. The Jade Emperor will not harm us for the time being," Hua Qingqing and the others said to Uchiha Shin.
After giving it some thought, Uchiha Shin decided they could only leave for now. If they stayed too long, the Jade Emperor would discover them.
"Rest assured, we will find a way to save you," Uchiha Shin said.
"Qingqing, wait for me. No matter what, I will save you," Leng Yuezi said to Hua Qingqing.
The two sides parted reluctantly.
The black token was returned to