Several days had now passed, and the two Demonic Puppets had long since arrived at the deep pool in the Fierce Wind Islands.
But that deep pool seemed rather strange. There had still been no word from the two Demonic Puppets, leaving Sikong Jing somewhat worried.
The Demonic Puppet shook its head and replied, "Reporting to the King, they have not been found yet."
"That deep pool is a tangled labyrinth. Beneath it are at least ten thousand tributaries, and they must be searched one by one."
As the Demonic Puppet spoke, Sikong Jing's concern grew ever heavier.
He took out his parents' life lamps and looked at them again. They were still brilliantly lit, and only then did he slightly ease his worries.
No longer dwelling on it, Sikong Jing took out the communication jade and began contacting the others. Naturally, he was notifying the Sea-Chasing King and the rest about Bai Rengun heading for the Cangyu Demon Sect... Having met with everyone earlier, they had naturally exchanged communication jade stones.
Once that was done, Sikong Jing continued leading the Demonic Puppet as he constantly tracked Bai Rengun's movements.
Gradually...
He discovered that Bai Rengun had already slipped into the Sea-Chasing King's troop defense perimeter. But by now, that perimeter had basically vanished. The Sea-Chasing King's forces were continuously going out to kill the Golden Seal Bai Family's people.
And so, Sikong Jing kept watching Bai Rengun make his way toward the Cangyu Demon Sect.
He did not catch up again, merely followed at an unhurried pace.
As long as he made sure Bai Rengun entered the Cangyu Demon Sect, that was enough. He could not force Bai Rengun to flee in another direction again.
Time passed...
Bai Rengun kept sneaking about, gradually drawing close to Cangyu Island. He