Hun Changqing nodded. Vulture Protector's choice came as no surprise to him. He then took out a Jade Slip, channeled his soul power, and inscribed a message within it before tossing it to Vulture Protector.
"Go to the Black-Corner Region and find the Netherworld Hall. Give this Jade Slip to its Deputy Hall Master, and she'll tell you what to do. Don't worry, it won't be much different from what you did in the Soul Palace. You should get the hang of it quickly."
Hun Changqing finished speaking, but then a glint flashed through his eyes. Something occurred to him, and he spoke to Vulture Protector again.
"Once you meet the Deputy Hall Master, tell her I've run into something in the Jia Ma Imperial Capital and may return a little later."
Hearing Hun Changqing's words, Vulture Protector nodded instinctively, his throat bobbing in an involuntary swallow. The Netherworld Hall's name thundered in his ears. Not only had it seized the territories of several Dou Zun factions entrenched in the Northwest Continent in a short span of time, but quite a few members of the Soul Palace had also fallen at its hands. Even the two Venerables from the Central Plains had vanished after heading there. Hun Changqing's words immediately reminded Vulture Protector of what he had said earlier, and he spoke with hesitation written across his face.
"The Netherworld Hall... then, my lord, you..."
"I go by Netherworld. You may also call me Hall Master. All right, set off for the Black-Corner Region now."
"Yes, my lord!"
Hun Changqing spoke indifferently to Vulture Protector, then waved a hand to dismiss him. There was nothing left for him to do here. Upon hearing Hun Changqing's words, the last sliver of hope in Vulture Protector's heart vanished completely. His heart sank,