The night was black as ink.
Heaven and earth were shrouded in darkness.
With the aid of the Two-Faced Buddha, Song Wen disrupted his own aura. Then, he found a secluded place, avoided the Demon Race patrols at sea, and quietly landed on Fangzhu Island.
He released two Shadow Gu at the early third rank to expand his sensing range. Song Wen stealthily made his way through the forests of Fangzhu Island and soon arrived near Fangzhu City.
The Fangzhu City of today had long been reduced beyond recognition.
Its bustling streets, rows of shops, and exquisite pavilions had all vanished into smoke and ash, leaving behind only crumbling walls and shattered ruins.
Fangzhu City had now become a holy land of the Demon Race, filled with all manner of birds and beasts.
Song Wen took out Zhu Yin's communication jade slip and sent a message.
[Zhu Yin, this is Extreme Yin. I wish to speak with you in person about something.]
Song Wen could not be certain that Zhu Yin was in Fangzhu City, but Fangzhu Island was simply too vast. Fangzhu City was the place he considered most likely.
Things unfolded just as Song Wen had expected. He soon received Zhu Yin's reply.
[Extreme Yin! You returned to the Sea of Disorder from the Heavenly Origin Continent?] Zhu Yin asked, somewhat surprised.
[Yes. I have been back for several years already,] Song Wen said.
[You risked coming to Fangzhu Island just to see me?] Zhu Yin asked.
[Yes!] Song Wen replied.
[Extreme Yin.] Zhu Yin's tone was somewhat desolate. [I cannot meet with you.]
[Why?] Song Wen asked.
[The Demon Race does not trust me. Demons are secretly watching me at all times. If I go out to meet you, it will expose your whereabouts and place you