Azure Cloud Sect Headquarters, Ascension Academy.
Yu Shixian sat high in the grand hall, his expression solemn as he listened to the Disciplinary Officer's report.
"...All these things have begun appearing one after another throughout the Southern Wilds, Northern Desert, Western Plains, and Central Province, with the Eastern Sea being the worst affected."
"The Eastern Sea lies across vast stretches of ocean. Its many deserted islands are scattered like stars, cut off from the rest of the world. Often, finding just one or two such islands is enough to establish a secret base, making it the ideal location for developing Demon-Refining Workshops. The people these workshops require can be transported aboard ordinary ships with Earth Rank Guards as escorts. Most of their supplies are mundane goods, which can simply be carried in Storage Bags and Myriad Treasures Pouches..."
Even before the war broke out, there had been signs that these Dao Paths and techniques were spreading. But the Azure Cloud Sect had been entangled in the Warrior rebellion and had no attention to spare. Only now, after contacting the various parties, did they learn that matters had reached a point they could no longer ignore.
"Just as expected, Wu Lianyi's accomplices have already begun moving. Unfortunately, the gentlemen of the various sects each pursue their own agenda and refused to believe our earlier warnings. Sooner or later, they will taste the bitter fruit of their own actions!"
After hearing the report, Yu Shixian let out a long sigh, deeply moved.
The Disciplinary Officer added, "Grand Elder Fang has now captured Miyuyin and is pressing ahead with the interrogation. Should we employ Soul-Searching and Spirit-Seizing?"
Yu Shixian said, "Although that method can extract some memories, it is useless if crucial pieces are missing. Let us take our time. Our mighty Azure