Shen Gongbao came to a sudden realization after hearing this. He had not expected the Jade Emperor to observe things so closely.
"You needn't concern yourself with this matter any further. Where do you plan to look for Earth Core Power next?" the Jade Emperor asked.
Shen Gongbao said, "Your Majesty, I discovered a place where the Earth Core Power is exceptionally strong. It's just that once I go there, it won't be easy to absorb."
"What place?"
"Hongjun Island."
The Jade Emperor frowned again. Hongjun Island itself was not a problem, but Taishang Laojun was currently on the island. That indeed made things difficult.
"Go to Hongjun Island first and sound things out. See whether Laojun agrees," the Jade Emperor said.
No matter what, there was no harm in trying first.
After receiving his orders, Shen Gongbao headed for Hongjun Island in the West Blue. As he passed the coast of the West Blue, he saw Ox-King, Yang Jian, and the others, and naturally knew they were defending against the demon race.
After traveling all the way there, Shen Gongbao arrived at Hongjun Island. Unlike Uchiha Shin, he had no trouble finding the island.
The reason Uchiha Shin had failed to find Hongjun Island last time was because Laojun had cast a spell that prevented him from locating it. He had not wanted to see Uchiha Shin.
After arriving on Hongjun Island, Shen Gongbao cautiously refrained from immediately absorbing the Earth Core Power. Instead, he wandered around the island, searching for traces of Laojun.
Since he had come here, he still needed to greet Laojun. If he acted on his own and displeased Laojun, he would be in serious trouble.
Yet Shen Gongbao searched all across Hongjun Island twice without finding any trace of Taishang Laojun.
"Could Laojun have