Several days later, astonishing news spread through the territories of the Human and Demon Races across Central Province.
A group of powerful Soul Devouring Beasts of the Blood Nether Race had infiltrated the heartland of the Human Race and launched a surprise attack on the Four Symbols Divine Sect.
In the end, however, they had suffered a crushing defeat, sustaining heavy casualties and returning with their feathers shorn.
Word also spread that Gu Chenfeng, the master of the Four Symbols Divine Sect, had returned.
As soon as the news spread, it sent shock waves through the cultivation world of the Human and Demon Races.
At the same time, however, many people harbored doubts about its authenticity.
After all, this had been a surprise attack launched by the Soul Devouring Beasts. The fighting had erupted suddenly and ended just as swiftly.
Aside from the personnel at the Four Symbols Divine Sect's main base, few outsiders had witnessed it.
Now, all parties were investigating the truth through various channels.
Seven days later, at the Four Symbols Divine Sect's base.
An airship turned into a streak of escape light and shot into the sky, instantly vanishing into the boundless sea of clouds as it headed southeast.
It sped toward Halberd Mountain, the headquarters of the Seven Star Alliance.
Aboard the airship were Gu Chenfeng, Ao Li, Bai Miaoyin, and Yichan, who were on their way to attend the alliance's Leaders’ Conference.
At that moment, Gu Chenfeng stood on the forward deck with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant horizon.
Recalling his days at the Four Symbols Divine Sect, Sect Master Gu felt rather frustrated.
During this time, aside from studying the contents of the Star Escape secret art on the Golden Palace Jade Page-
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