Outside the cave abode.
Yang Shao and Chu Yan were spotted at a glance.
Chu Yan waved and said, "Oh, you've finished discussing it?"
Hong Ying ignored him, and only heard Yang Shao say, "Let's go, the Palace Master wants to see you."
Everyone followed, and Chu Yan, seeing this, didn't say anything and followed on his own.
Mu Fusheng asked from the side, "I wonder what business the Palace Master has with us?"
Yang Shao shook his head and said, "I don't know... but the temple master rarely requests to see his disciples in person. Usually, it is the two deputy temple masters or elders who assign tasks or distribute rewards. It is quite rare for you to be personally received so soon after joining the Sacred Hall."
"But your performance this time was so outstanding, Qin Zhao and I were just there for show."
Mu Fusheng glanced helplessly at Ye Qiubai and the others, having already told them to keep a low profile...
Along the way.
Those disdainful looks disappeared.
Moreover, many people greeted them with great respect.
Yang Shao smiled and said, " The Sacred Hall has always respected the strong. The strength you've displayed is sufficient. They won't be as foolish as Chu Ran to look down on you."
At this point, Yang Shao looked at Chu Yan and apologized, "I have offended your Chu Clan."
Chu Yan waved his hand casually and said, "What you said is all true, there's no offense in it. Besides, I've disliked Chu Ran for a long time, so feel free to curse me!"
Yang Shao smiled. "Brother Chu's temperament is still the same as before."
They chatted and laughed.
The group then arrived at the Heaven-Supervising Hall.
Qin Zhao bowed at the gate and said, "Palace Master, Mu Jiu and the others have arrived."
"Come in, all of you." A deep voice came through the door.
Chu Yan chuckled and asked, "Senior, what about me?"
"Young man from the Chu Clan, come in too. It just so happens that this matter is somewhat related to your Chu Clan as well."
The moment the words left his mouth.
The doors to the main hall opened from the inside out, and Qin Zhao went in first.
The main hall was not as luxurious as I had imagined. The walls were made of some unknown material. From the outside, they looked like they were made of heavy metal, but from the inside, they were completely transparent, allowing the gentle sunlight to stream in without obstruction.
There was only one person standing directly in front.
This must be the Lord of the Supervisory Sacred Hall.
"Greetings, Lord of the Palace." The crowd bowed.
The temple master slightly raised his hand, and a gentle force lifted everyone up. "No need for formalities. I have summoned you here today because of the matter of the Nether River Abyss."
His gaze swept over Ye Qiubai and the others. "I have heard a detailed report from the Grand Elder on your performance at the Banan border. It is truly remarkable that you were able to resolve the evil formation set up by the Sacred Church Sect with such cultivation."
"You flatter me, Your Highness," Ye Qiubai said, bowing slightly.
The Palace Master shook his head. "No need to be modest. It is precisely because you possess this ability that I have decided to entrust this task to you."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved it, and a huge screen of light unfolded in the hall.
The light screen displayed a bottomless chasm, filled with black mist, from which countless twisted shadows could be vaguely seen wandering. On either side of the chasm stood eight Heaven-Reaching Stone, their surfaces covered with ancient runes, which were now emitting a faint golden light.
"This is the Nether River Abyss." The Palace Master pointed to the light screen. "Three days ago at midnight, the Li Fire Pillar and the Kan Water Pillar among the eight sealing pillars suddenly dimmed, weakening the sealing power by thirty percent. All twenty-seven Inspectors stationed at the three outposts on the outskirts of the abyss have lost contact."
Qin Zhao frowned. "Who did this?"
The temple master shook his head. "We can't find out. We don't know if it's the work of the monsters in the abyss or the Sacred Church."
Sacred Church?!
Qin Zhao's expression changed drastically. "Is the Sacred Church Sect involved in this as well?"
Ye Qiubai and the others exchanged glances secretly, seemingly confirming Ning Chenxin's guess.
"Ninety percent chance," the Palace Master said. "I have already sent people to investigate, but they cannot go any deeper beyond a hundred miles of the abyss's outer edge... The space there has been distorted by some force, and cultivators above the Dharma Aspect Realm cannot enter."
Xu Yeming asked, puzzled, "Why?"
"The seal on the Nether River Abyss is unique," the Palace Master explained. "Its core seal targets the very essence of that High Antiquity evil creature, while the outer seal restricts entry to high-level cultivators, preventing the aftershocks of battle from damaging the core seal."
Chu Yan then posed the crucial question, "What about the forces that seek fortuitous opportunity in the surrounding area and rely on Cultivation Resources in the Nether River Abyss for survival?"
Under these circumstances, many forces will likely take advantage of the chaos to seize resources, since there are quite a few resources on the outskirts of the Nether River Abyss.
Due to the leakage of energy from High Antiquity evil artifacts and the spread of sealing power, countless rare and precious materials with extremely high energy purity have appeared in the Nether River Abyss, and surrounding forces have made a living from them.
The temple master said, "This is the task we're assigning them."
Qin Zhao was slightly taken aback, then smiled wryly and said, "Palace Master, do you mean we're to manage those forces?"
The temple master nodded slightly, "The task of repairing the sealing pillar has been handed over to others. They are all at the Peak Dharma Aspect Realm. Although you have achieved results on the border of Banan, your cultivation is still insufficient. This matter cannot be taken lightly."
"Our Supervisory Sacred Hall has the responsibility to monitor the forces in the Soaring Realm. If those forces act recklessly, they might indirectly damage the seal of the Nether River Abyss, and the Sacred Church could very well take advantage of the chaos to infiltrate."
Qin Zhao nodded. "Palace Master, when shall we depart?"
"Immediately." The Temple Master turned to look at the light screen. "The forces over there are already in chaos... Qin Zhao, you take the Heaven-Supervising Token; the people stationed at the Sacred Hall over there will be under your command."
Qin Zhao accepted the token, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, " Qin Zhao accepts the order."
"Go." The temple master waved his hand.
Before anyone could react, they were sent out of the Heaven-Supervising Hall by a force.
Mu Fusheng's gaze sharpened slightly.
No wonder the Supervisory Sacred Hall wields such influence in the Soaring Realm.
Not only is the Holy Court standing behind him, but the temple master's strength is also considerable.
Qin Zhao at Ye Qiubai and the others and said, "Just as the Palace Master said, the situation is urgent. Let's set off immediately."
Mu Fusheng suddenly said, "I'm going back to my cave abode to get the talisman."
Ye Qiubai, Jiu Bailu, and the others all looked at Mu Fusheng.
Mu Fusheng always carried talismans with him, so why this time...?
Qin Zhao had no doubts and nodded, saying, "We'll wait for you at the spatial teleportation array, as soon as possible."
Mu Fusheng nodded.
The two sides split into two groups, with Qin Zhao and the others heading directly to the teleportation array.
Mu Fusheng then transformed into a streak of light and headed towards the cave abode...
However, halfway there, in a secluded place, Mu Fusheng stopped and affixed more than ten talismans to his body.
His aura and form gradually became transparent!
Then he put on a black cloak, which became transparent when it fell on Mu Fusheng!
After doing these things.
Mu Fusheng turned around and flew towards the direction of the Heaven-Supervising Hall!