"How is that possible?"
Zhou Yan's brows knotted together. "Those things can actually infiltrate the Lower Realm?"
Si Chen shook his head. "We still don't know exactly why, but the Lower Realm has indeed been struck."
He briefly recounted the news Heartguard had sent him.
"Fuck!"
Black Mountain swore outright, his murderous aura surging. "Digging up ancestral graves? Those bastards! Brother, what are we waiting for? Let's fight our way back!"
Si Chen nodded. "We leave immediately."
With that, he turned toward Red Bean and Feng Qing, who sat beside the seat of honor.
"Red Bean, you and Feng Qing stay in the Immortal Realm."
Red Bean froze, then immediately understood what Si Chen meant.
She and Feng Qing were both in the Emperor Realm. The laws of the Lower Realm could not withstand their true forms; forcing their way down would only cause a catastrophe.
Feng Qing also put aside her languid demeanor and stepped forward, her expression solemn. "Rest assured, my lord. Go to the Lower Realm."
"Although the Immortal Realm has been mostly cleared out, there are bound to be a few fish that slipped through the net lurking in the shadows. Besides, the Forgotten River still needs watching. With Zhu Yao and me guarding the Immortal Realm, I guarantee no one will stir up so much as a ripple."
Si Chen looked at the two of them, a trace of amusement flashing in his eyes.
"All right. Thank you both for your efforts."
Then he turned to Murong Li, his voice softening. "Li, you needn't come with us this time. You haven't been home in so long. Spend some time with your father. Once we've dealt with matters in the Lower Realm, we'll come back for you."
Murong Li paused. She actually wanted to go with