Inside the Judgment Court, Yan Fa was speaking with Li Xuancang.
Judging by Yan Fa's gloomy expression, their conversation had not gone well.
"Xuancang, Blackstone Fortress is in grave danger. The various powers and the Judgment Court all hope that you can go and reinforce it."
Yan Fa no longer beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"Court Master Yan, I went to the Abyss to hunt Demonic Beasts some time ago. My injuries have yet to heal, so I truly lack the strength despite having the will. Please invite someone more capable."
Li Xuancang refused outright without the slightest hesitation.
Use him when they wanted him, discard him when they did not—would Li Xuancang not become a servant who came at their call and left at their command?
"Xuancang, I know you harbor resentment. As long as you are willing to fight, the Judgment Court will revoke all punishments against you."
Faced with Li Xuancang, Yan Fa had no solution and could only try to persuade him with kind words.
"If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."
Li Xuancang ignored him and turned to leave.
"Alas!"
Watching Li Xuancang's departing back, Yan Fa let out a sigh.
He did not know when he and Li Xuancang had grown estranged, nor what could be done about it.
After Li Xuancang returned to his palace, Su Xinghai and Bai Meng secretly left the Imperial Capital.
Li Xuancang's refusal to head to Blackstone Fortress was not merely an act of spite.
Bai Meng was on the verge of a breakthrough. He planned to enter the Abyss with Su Xinghai, hunt a Cave Heaven Realm great demon, and help Bai Meng break through to the Cave Heaven Realm as soon as possible.
Not long after the three