Chapter 454: Set in Motion
A swath of azure-gold mist-clouds spread across the heavens, shrouding the entire sky. At this moment, it was not only Zhang Yu—people throughout Radiance Prefecture and even the entire Azure Yang Upper Continent could witness this strange spectacle.
Watching this scene, Zhang Yu immediately understood. As Zhu had said before, he had gone beyond the domain to battle that opponent.
Though Zhu usually appeared detached and never interfered in the continent's affairs, having him there or not there were entirely different matters.
Before this, there had been small undercurrents within the continent, but no great waves could ever be stirred. Now that he had suddenly departed, if anything were to happen, it would be exceedingly likely to occur during this gap.
Xue Zhi had witnessed this sight as well. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "May I ask, Profound Rectifier, was that Zhu?"
Zhang Yu gave a slight nod.
Xue Zhi did not ask further, but his expression became exceptionally grave.
As the head of the Inspection Office, dealing with hidden schemes and skulking specters day in and day out, he knew the situation within the continent better than anyone. Like Zhang Yu, he realized that with Zhu's departure, many people in the continent would surely be unable to resist stirring into action.
He stepped aside and said, "Profound Rectifier, please come inside the office to speak."
Zhang Yu withdrew his gaze, nodded, and walked into the office.
Not long after following Xue Zhi into the inner hall, an elderly man entered from outside. His features were imposing and resolute, with a long beard and a dark black censor's robe.
Upon reaching the inner room and seeing Zhang Yu, he solemnly bowed. "Profound Rectifier Zhang."
Zhang Yu rose from his seat, lifted his sleeve,