"But while that strength certainly wasn't weak by ordinary standards, to me, a Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint, wiping them out took no more than a breath."
The Ninth Layer of Heavenly Strategy Manor, Heaven Beyond.
As Heavenly Net spoke, he recalled what had happened when he entered the Soul Realm. From beginning to end, however, he had noticed nothing unusual.
"Good. Since there was nothing unusual, the scourge that was the Hun Clan has been dealt with for good. Thank you for your efforts, Heavenly Net," Xiao Tian Ce said with a smile.
"It was only right, True Self. Nothing more than lifting a hand." Heavenly Net cupped his hands in return.
"Go rest first. Some things will be happening in Heaven Beyond soon, so stay here for the time being. You can watch a fine show while you're at it." The corners of Xiao Tian Ce's lips lifted slightly. Clearly, he was interested in how Xiao Qing would lay her plans to deal with the Gu Clan.
Across from him, seeing how interested he looked, Heavenly Net began to feel a faint sense of anticipation too.
After all, anything that could interest the True Self was bound to be entertaining.
"Yes."
Then Heavenly Net cupped his hands in salute, turned, and left.
Meanwhile, at Heavenly Phoenix Palace.
"Teacher." Medusa bowed respectfully to Huang Jiuji.
Huang Jiuji looked up at Medusa. Noticing the trace of regret on her face, he immediately smiled and asked, "Did the method I taught you fail?"
"Not exactly, Teacher. The gentleman told me to come back and wait. He said he would take me with him when he left the Dou Qi Continent," Medusa said dejectedly.
The scene of her conversation with Xiao Tian Ce surfaced in her mind. His calm, unruffled eyes had seemed