"The source of the demonic calamity in Que Luo Domain... has already been dealt with?"
Several days later, at the Shang Family estate on Northsky Island, a sharp gleam suddenly flashed through Elder Shang's eyes as she read the confidential letter Li Ling had sent back.
Shang Yuxian, who had delivered the letter, said happily, "That's wonderful! The Merchant Association can organize people to put an end to this demonic calamity as soon as possible."
Elder Shang, however, did not seem nearly so pleased. Instead, her expression grew somewhat grave. "I miscalculated."
Shang Yuxian asked in confusion, "What do you mean, Old Ancestor?"
Elder Shang said, "I never expected things to go so smoothly this time, or that this group alone would resolve everything...
"And to think that the Immortal Abode still contains a cave heaven with at least half of it intact."
Although Li Ling had not provided details or mentioned the Stone of Time, the visible circumstances were plain for all to see.
The Foundation Establishment elites who had gone on this expedition included people from Northsky Island, and the elders of each faction could obtain information from them independently.
Soon, Yun Li, Qi Heng, Xiu Yexin, and the other Branch Headquarters elders also learned what had happened there.
"Li Ling has asked us to organize reinforcements as soon as possible. We can also begin dealing with the demons in the North Sea..."
"At this point, let us do as he says."
Northsky Island could not possibly sit idle throughout this incident. If it did, it would chill the hearts of everyone in the North Sea.
In truth, however, its passive response had already cost it standing in the eyes of the powerful factions.
The afflicted factions, particularly those in the western seas, all harbored some degree of