As it turned out, all of this could be traced back to the Middle Ages, when the Netherworld Sect still existed.
Several elders expressed deep concern over this.
The world was truly vast. Who knew how many untold secrets lay buried in the mighty river of history?
If the karma of some mighty expert was involved, the danger of rashly intervening was easy to imagine.
Li Ling, however, said, "Now that we know the causes and consequences, we should discuss how to resolve this."
Elder Shang asked cautiously, "What do you suggest?"
Li Ling said, "I believe we must recover that corpse, or even destroy it completely. We cannot leave him there to keep rotting."
The others had no objections. Although they had yet to see the corpse, now that Li Ling had identified it, they could use various methods of divination based on karma and heavenly workings to verify his findings.
Confirming that it was the source of the demonic disaster was no longer difficult.
"But who should go?"
At this question, the elders exchanged glances.
The same concern remained: if the karma of some mighty expert truly was involved, intervening would be exceedingly dangerous.
Li Ling said, "I'm afraid we must take action ourselves."
Elder Shang said, "That abode must be exceptionally dangerous. If we all perish inside, the North Sea Branch Headquarters will fall into chaos."
Li Ling said, "But if we don't go, who will?"
He continued, "There are actually quite a few accomplished Core Formation cultivators in the North Sea, but we are the principal powers rooted here. Those rogue cultivators who drift from place to place, roaming the world, are highly transient. However you look at it, we cannot expect them to step forward and save the North Sea."
Elder Shang said, "Elder Li,