For some time afterward, Huo Hai devoted nearly all his energy to cultivation. The more he could raise his strength before leaving, the safer he would be. Besides, a great war was about to erupt.
As time passed, Huo Hai gradually realized that the Skyreach Tower's invitation seemed to be genuine. The battle that had been on the verge of fully erupting suddenly became suppressed. The major factions slowly drew back into their shells, and the fierce clashes from before vanished. Though their relations remained utterly dreadful, they could restrain themselves somewhat. It was exceedingly strange.
Even without going through the East District Alliance, the Celestial Star Sect could clearly sense this situation. Without something major happening, things could never have turned out this way. At present, the only possibility was this invitation.
During this time, even fewer people entered the Slaughter Secret Realm. However, most of those who did enter brought captives with them, killed the captives, and came straight back out. They merely went in to gather materials.
As time slowly flowed by, the entire Central Domain grew increasingly peaceful. Yet Huo Hai could sense the oppressive atmosphere before a storm. When it erupted again, it would absolutely be fiercer than before. Forget it—these matters had nothing to do with him anyway. His main focus still had to remain on cultivation.
"Looks like this invitation is real after all." Huo Hai looked at the information in his hand and muttered to himself. Huo Feng and the others had gathered it from other sects. These days, the East District Alliance was practically granting every request the Celestial Star Sect made.
Many top experts from the various sects had participated in the Skyreach Tower expedition more than once. According to the information, it seemed to take place in an extremely