Some of the scholars in the distance cupped their hands toward Meng Jingye and the others, then left one after another. Others remained standing far away, seemingly hoping to learn more about Bloodmang Ancient Land.
"Why did Mr. Astonishing Dragon enter seclusion to cultivate?"
Meng Jingye shook his head. "We have no idea. Some say the Eastern Sage... no, Mr. Astonishing Dragon was injured during the Moon Tree Divine Punishment and held on until today. Others say he had long wanted to step down but lacked an excuse. Still others say Void Sage Fang's death left him overwhelmed with grief and utterly disheartened. However, the most credible account at present is that Mr. Astonishing Dragon secretly fought someone yesterday and suffered serious injuries..."
At this, everyone froze.
Zeng Yue said, "The Western Sea Dragon Sage sent the Demon Emperor into Bloodmang Ancient Land. Could Mr. Astonishing Dragon have tried to intercept and kill him, only to fail?"
"It's hard to say. Alas..."
Wei Huangan asked, "Are we still going to the Eastern Sage Pavilion?"
"Yes. Why wouldn't we? It isn't some dragon's pool or tiger's den. It is still our Human Race's Sacred Academy!"
They continued onward. As he walked, Zeng Yue said angrily, "I just received a letter. The Sacred Academy originally allowed Yang Yuhuan and the others to live here with Fang Yun, but early this morning, the new Eastern Sage Pavilion's people actually drove them back to the Jing Kingdom Capital! Fortunately, Jing Kingdom's aristocratic families showed loyalty and compassion, using their Literary Worlds to take them home directly. Otherwise, they might have had to travel thousands of miles back to Jing Kingdom by carriage."
"They've gone too far!" Wei Huangan was beside himself with rage. Back in the Crime Hall, Meng Jingye had mentioned Yang Yuhuan