I've Been Watching...

This action surprised many people.

Even the Old Celestial Master didn't get to sit in the main seat...

So this meeting...

Who exactly turned it on?

For a moment, everyone was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

However, the Old Celestial Master was not concerned about this. She simply tapped the table lightly to draw everyone's attention before looking at the Sui Family members in front of her.

"I'm too lazy to say much, I'll just get straight to the point... Have you noticed anything strange lately?"

Although the Old Celestial Master looked young, he exuded a powerful aura, and when he spoke, everyone around him fell silent.

Upon seeing the other party appear, the Sui Family and others realized that things might be getting serious.

"What strange reaction?"

Shu spoke first, setting an example.

The Old Celestial Master shook his head slightly.

"Any reaction is fine, anything you wouldn't normally do, but have been doing a lot lately... like loss of appetite or something."

The Old Celestial Master's words were somewhat puzzling.

The group of Daoist masters were all somewhat confused.

Fortunately, Nian, who was standing to the side, also gave his own answer.

"I've been having a lot of bad luck lately. Does it even count as having my family's meal being interrupted?"

She spoke, but her words still carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

The Old Celestial Master nodded in agreement.

"This level counts... But I know the reason for this. I'll approve a month-long leave for you all. You can go wherever you want, but of course you can't leave Great Yan, and it's limited to the three of you. I won't approve any more Sui Family members. Is that alright?"

The Old Celestial Master's approach was simple and direct.

She knew of Nian's dissatisfaction, so she immediately gave her own answer.

She will make it up to the Sui Family later, so let's not worry about anything else for now.

"I'm fine now."

Nian was clearly surprised by this guy's generosity, and after a moment of astonishment, he became a little more serious.

For the other party to offer such a large sum of money, the matter is clearly quite serious.

But after a brief pause, she still frowned.

"So, what exactly happened? Why did you have to make such a big fuss about calling people?"

"This is difficult to explain."

Although the Old Celestial Master looks young, he is actually very shrewd and experienced in dealing with people.

She paused, then crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair.

"Recently, there has been a significant anomaly in the flow of energy beneath the Great Yan, and the celestial phenomena in the sky have also undergone some changes that have not yet been fully investigated."

"If these two are just some kind of symptom, then the recent frequent turmoil within the Great Yan is the best proof."

"Um?"

The crowd was somewhat puzzled by the Old Celestial Master's words.

Clearly, they didn't perceive any particularly strong correlation between these events.

Without further ado, the Old Celestial Master took out a map and placed it on the table, on which several locations and times were marked.

"Recently, we've discovered a strange force that entered from the Northern Frontier of the Great Yan. They're causing trouble along the way and are heading towards Hundred Stoves..."

"According to members' reports, most of these people possess a strange power, and those attacked often fall into uncontrollable extreme madness and rage..."

The Old Celestial Master's words prompted everyone to ponder. Perhaps it had been a long time since a similar situation had occurred in the Great Yan, and many people frowned.

"Is it... the power of Daemon?"

One of the Daoist masters spoke up, offering his own thoughts.

But the Old Celestial Master quickly rejected it.

"No... The person investigating this matter has seen Daemon, but his answer was a completely new power, distinct from Daemon."

"Then this..."

The group of Daoist masters whispered among themselves, all looking somewhat bewildered.

Maria, on the other hand, quickly realized what it was.

The Great Yan had seen Great Beast before. Although Great Yan Great Beast had become so rare in this era that they were almost nonexistent, they were certainly not mistaken about the power of these Great Beasts.

According to the Old Celestial Master, the source of this power is not Daemon.

That...

What exactly is this power, a force that combines the strength of Daemon and Great Beast?

Another person who had witnessed the power of Daemon and Great Beast said that a faction possessed such power.

'Gordan'

Maria, her fingers lightly tapping the table.

She paused for a few moments, then looked at the Old Celestial Master beside her.

"What are the specific details?"

Maria's words immediately attracted the attention of many people, and many frowned, seemingly feeling that Maria's actions were somewhat inappropriate.

But the Old Celestial Master didn't care at all; instead, she nodded seriously.

"I could talk for ages about the specifics, but none of that will be of any use. At least, according to research, that group of people holds some kind of strange ritual every time they approach Hundred Stoves. Based on intelligence obtained by an informant at great personal risk, their power comes from that strange ritual."

The Old Celestial Master spoke calmly, but the Celestial Master Corps around him frowned.

Several more people immediately stood up.

"This kind of thing... must be stopped."

That's why we've gathered here.

The Old Celestial Master did not criticize the other party's excitement. Instead, after nodding in agreement a few times, he continued speaking in a serious tone.

"But the problem is, so far, we still don't know what this group's purpose is... And don't forget what I said at the beginning... the flow of energy beneath the Hundred Stoves is very strange..."

The Old Celestial Master once again brought up the underground of the Great Yan Dynasty.

The others didn't react much when they heard this.

But Maria paused for a moment, slightly taken aback.

What lies beneath Hundred Stoves?

Soil? Ore?

The mysterious base where the power of the Great Beast was originally studied?

As well as...

Age!

Maria immediately realized what the Old Celestial Master was talking about and also realized the purpose of the group that called themselves Gordan... to seize Sui's body!

At the same time, Maria also realized something else.

Judging from the behavior of the other celestial masters, they had no idea what secrets were buried beneath Hundred Stoves.

But the Old Celestial Master's repeated reminders... seemed to be said on purpose.

In that entire hall, who could understand her hints?

The answer seems to be out...

Maria blinked and looked up.

While everyone else was deep in thought, the Old Celestial Master silently raised his head and looked at Maria.

The two exchanged a glance for a split second, and they already understood each other's intentions.

At this moment, one of the Daoist priests had already come to his senses.

"So, you summoned us hoping we would stop these madmen?"

"This is your business."

The Old Celestial Master nodded, but his answer was somewhat puzzling.

At this moment, the Old Celestial Master finally turned his head and looked at the Sui Family and others.

Ultimately, while those people with strange powers are indeed terrifying, they are not to the point that we would specifically call for the Sui Family to come over for a meeting.

The reason she insisted on finding members of the Sui Family was because of another matter that the Celestial Masters were not suited to handle.

"According to our investigation, this group is not only a mysterious force that broke into the Great Yan, but they also have some connection with the local forces within the Great Yan... If I'm not mistaken, that group should be the remnants of the Shanhai Assembly Clan."

"Um?"

"This group has already infiltrated many places, large and small, throughout the Great Yan. If we conduct an internal investigation directly, many of them may go into hiding in advance."

"In that case, I hope you can help me investigate the enemy!"

The Old Celestial Master spoke calmly.

But the expressions of the surrounding Daoist masters changed drastically.

Immediately, some people stood up.

"Old Celestial Master! This... this isn't in accordance with the rules, is it?!"

The relationship between the Great Yan and the Sui Family has always been ambiguous. They would involve members of the Sui Family in some of the Great Yan's plans, but they would not allow them to truly hold any significant power.

But what the Old Celestial Master meant...

Is the intention to have this group conduct an internal audit?

Isn't she afraid of causing something serious?

But the Old Celestial Master's attitude was very firm.

"The Emperor has already issued an order on this matter; no one is to disobey! Anyone who disobeys will be punished for treason!"

When she spoke, a powerful aura erupted from her small body.

Her gaze swept over everyone present, making everyone's heart tremble.

After a moment, everyone could only stand up and bow.

"Yes..."

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"..."

The Old Celestial Master's voice clearly carried great weight.

As a result, although everyone was not very satisfied with the Old Celestial Master's arrangements, they all chose to leave in silence after hearing Old Celestial Master firm and unquestionable words.

To carry out the other party's task.

Although they left, the Sui Family remained where they were, sitting around a table with the Old Celestial Master.

From this perspective, it's less accurate to say that the Old Celestial Master kept the Sui Family and others behind, and more accurate to say that he sent the Old Celestial Master Celestial Master Corps away.

Is there anything else she wants to say?

The group exchanged glances, all sensing a hint of doubt and contemplation.

Maria didn't say much, but simply looked quietly at the woman in front of her who looked like a girl, but whose actual age was unknown.

"Is there anything else?"