After entrusting this matter, Zhang Yu left the remaining affairs to the three Court Executors and had no need to concern himself with them. He departed together with Daoist Zhan Kong, and after parting before the palace, he returned directly to the Guardian of Rectitude Palace.
After the two had left, Court Executor Chen asked, "Did either of you discover anything just now?"
Court Executor Lin said, "No clues were found."
Wu Qingxu also shook his head.
Even though they had located Myriad Transformations Thorn Sun and recovered this artifact, they understood that the matter was not yet over. Upper Layer power had clearly interfered; otherwise, Guan Liang and Wei Mao could not possibly have fallen into their predicament so inexplicably. Where had this power come from? That was worth deliberating.
Court Executor Wu said in a deep voice, "I believe this matter cannot be separated from those evil gods. To make sacrifices in the void, if it is not against Nether City and Upper Firmament Heaven, then one can only capture evil gods for sacrifice. Yet what consequences sacrificing evil gods may bring about is difficult to know."
Court Executor Chen said, "Since this matter involves the Upper Layer, it would be best to report it to the Chief Supervisors. Court Executor Lin, first find a way to refine this artifact. After I return, I will discuss this matter with the Chief Executor."
After Court Executor Lin agreed, he summoned Daoist Ming Zhou and said, "Later, send letters to Lu Xingjie and Court Executor Feng respectively. Tell them that Celestial Xia has already handled this matter properly and captured the Void Abode artifact. They need trouble themselves no further."
Daoist Ming Zhou bowed and said, "Ming Zhou respectfully obeys the decree."
After Zhang Yu returned to the Guardian of