"Hey, I heard something major happened in the Four Lands."
On Sun-Moon Mountain, Lu Qing listened as usual to the voices drifting in from every direction.
He had nothing that needed packing.
Ever since the divination appeared, he had not hesitated, nor had he wanted to wait until the very last moment before heading to the Dao grounds.
Who knew what further twists might arise on the road by then?
Fortunately, he had only just finished gathering the remaining grain.
The next time would be next year.
By then, even if there was no turning point, Lu Qing would not need to come in person.
After leaving behind several arrangements, he followed the surrounding voices and took a Flying Boat westward.
"The Dao grounds are over there. Looks like I'll have to rent a Cultivation Cave first."
Lu Qing had not expected that, after going in circles, he would still end up keeping a cultivation cave here at the Dao grounds.
But the thought passed through his mind and was gone.
Along the way, disciples streaked past on flying lights.
Lu Qing heard quite a few versions of what had happened in the Four Lands.
"The Immortal Sect disciples and elders over in the Four Lands seem to have vanished..." Lu Qing's thoughts flickered. He formed a hand seal and activated a Sound Transmission Talisman, but the talisman showed no response.
He frowned slightly. "And this is only the beginning." Lu Qing did not say things like good people would naturally be blessed by Heaven. Instead, he felt that since such eerie rumors were spreading while those above remained silent, it was very likely that the matter itself was unfolding within their expectations.
"I hope Senior Brother Wang returns safely." Lu Qing sighed. Everyone had their own choices. To seize