Ancestor Yanshi had spared no effort in supporting Shi Youbing and helping him join the Azure Flame Sect. Beyond hoping to use the opportunity to break through to the Creation Realm, he had done it for the Shi Family.
Only if Shi Youbing joined the Azure Flame Sect could the Shi Family grow stronger.
If word got out that Ancestor Yanshi had sealed off the Myriad Phenomena Hall and Tianshui City, it would cause an uproar and draw the displeasure of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion and the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. The losses would outweigh the gains.
Shi Youbing was no fool. He immediately understood Ancestor Yanshi's concerns. Frowning, he asked, "Ancestor, how should I tell Qin Hao?"
"Find a way to get Qin Hao's Message Jade Slip and contact him in secret," Ancestor Yanshi said gravely.
Shi Youbing frowned. "Qin Hao is engaged in Secluded Cultivation on Heaven-Piercing Azure Mountain. He's probably shut off his Message Jade Slip already. We might not be able to reach him."
"That doesn't matter."
Ancestor Yanshi waved a hand. "He'll certainly emerge before the Azure Flame Grand Tournament. We can tell him then. At worst, we'll get the Azure Flame Sect Inner Disciple Token a little later."
Shi Youbing nodded. Ancestor Yanshi had a point. Qin Hao would have to emerge when the Azure Flame Grand Tournament began.
Still, to be safe, Shi Youbing intended to find Qin Hao's Message Jade Slip and try contacting him.
As for going to Heaven-Piercing Azure Mountain to find Qin Hao, Shi Youbing abandoned the idea entirely. If he went, another fight with Qin Hao would be inevitable. Given Qin Hao's strength, Shi Youbing might not even have a chance to flee.
"Qin Hao's strength is growing too quickly." A shadow crossed Shi Youbing's face. He had heard