Qin Hao nodded slightly, naturally understanding what Dao Lord Zhǐtiān meant. What surprised him, however, was...
Dao Lord Zhǐtiān seemed to have had no intention of telling Azure Dragon Dao Venerable and the others about this from the outset, and had not asked any of them to stay.
Clearly, he had other considerations.
"Qin Hao, did you truly see Senior Sister... Dharma Lord Qingyan?" Dao Lord Zhenyue ignored Dao Lord Zhǐtiān. His eyes reddened slightly as he stared fixedly at Qin Hao.
Perhaps because his emotions were surging, Dao Lord Zhenyue exuded an immensely formidable presence. Wisps of killing intent spread from him, giving him an exceedingly savage air.
Qin Hao's heart tightened. Although Dao Lord Zhenyue was already restraining himself considerably, Qin Hao still felt deeply uncomfortable. He hurriedly cupped his hands and replied, "Dao Lord Zhenyue, I did indeed see Dharma Lord Qingyan's... remains!"
Buzz!
At those words, Dao Lord Zhenyue's mind buzzed. His face turned deathly pale, and he staggered, involuntarily taking a step backward.
"How could this be? How could this be..."
Dao Lord Zhenyue murmured to himself.
"My condolences."
Dao Lord Zhǐtiān had already learned the news from Qin Hao and passed it on to Dao Lord Zhenyue. Dao Lord Zhenyue simply refused to believe it and wanted to hear it from Qin Hao himself.
Yet even though he had prepared himself, Dao Lord Zhenyue was still overwhelmed with grief.
Dao Lord Zhǐtiān could only offer those quiet words of comfort.
Meanwhile, Qin Hao turned his hand over and took out Dharma Lord Qingyan's belongings. In truth, she had not left much behind.
Having been trapped in the Ninefold Demon Abyss for so long, on top of her severe injuries at the time, Dharma Lord Qingyan had exhausted nearly all her Spirit Pills, spiritual treasures,