He could not believe it no matter what. Chen Ping had been targeted by the Soul Devouring Venerable, a powerhouse from the Ninth Heaven, in the Sixth Heaven. Yet he had somehow survived to reach the Seventh Heaven. He even dared to destroy the Divine Hall’s Soul Urn directly.
One must know that the Soul Devouring Venerable was a top expert in the Ninth Heaven. Even if only a remnant soul remained, it was not something those cultivators from the Sixth Heaven could handle.
Moreover, the Soul Devouring Venerable’s methods were cruel and ruthless. They made people tremble in fear at the mere mention.
For Chen Ping to escape from his grasp was nothing short of a miracle. There must be some secret behind it.
“No, this matter must be reported to the Third Hall Master immediately.”
The Sixth Hall Master came back to his senses. His face was full of gravity.
He knew the severity of this issue well. He dared not make decisions on his own.
Chen Ping had not only destroyed the Soul Urn. He might also have learned of the collusion between the Divine Hall and the Evil Path Hall. If the news leaked out, the entire Divine Hall would fall into turmoil. Then the Divine Hall would become the target of all, facing a catastrophic disaster.
He strode quickly to the communication array in the hall. That array emitted a mysterious glow. It was like a portal leading to another world.
The Sixth Hall Master formed seals with his hands. Each movement was precise and swift. It was as if he had practised it countless times.
Then he injected a strand of spiritual energy containing an emergency signal into the array. That spiritual energy was like a nimble snake. It vanished instantly into the glow of the communication array.
The array’s glow flickered. Moments later, a majestic voice came from within the array. “Sixth Hall Master, what is so urgent?”
That voice seemed to come from the ninth heaven. It carried an unquestionable authority.
“Third Hall Master.”
The Sixth Hall Master bowed hastily. His body leaned forward slightly. His tone carried a hint of urgency. “Chen Ping is still alive. He has not only come to the Seventh Heaven, but he also destroyed the Soul Urn we used for the transaction with the Evil Path Hall.”
The voice in the array fell silent for a moment. It was as if it were digesting this shocking news.
Then came a suppressed fury. That fury was like a volcano on the verge of eruption. It was forcibly held back. “Chen Ping? He is still not dead. It seems the Fourth Hall Master took people to the Sixth Heaven and truly rescued these individuals.”
The Third Hall Master knew that the Fourth Hall Master had led the Golden Armoured Guards to the Sixth Heaven. He simply did not know the outcome.
Now it appeared that the Fourth Hall Master had defeated the Soul Devouring Venerable. That was how Chen Ping had survived to reach the Seventh Heaven.
The Third Hall Master did not know about the Fire Spirit Star Lord’s intervention.
The Sixth Hall Master dared not interject. He could only lower his head. His body trembled slightly. He listened to the Third Hall Master’s reprimand.
He knew that at this moment, any explanation might pour oil on the flames.
“You stabilise the situation first. Do not let the news spread.”
The Third Hall Master’s voice gradually calmed. It was like an experienced general commanding a battle. “I will communicate with the Evil Path Hall. You send people to monitor Chen Ping’s movements immediately. Once you discover his whereabouts, do not act rashly. Report to me at once.”
“Additionally, I will send the Fifth Hall Master to assist you. This time, we must not let that Chen Ping leave the Seventh Heaven alive.”
“Yes. Subordinate obeys.”
The Sixth Hall Master responded promptly. It was as if he had grasped the last straw of salvation.
The glow of the communication array extinguished. The hall returned to calm. But beneath that calm lurked surging undercurrents.
At the same time, in the Evil Path Hall’s branch hall in the Seventh Heaven, the atmosphere was equally tense to the extreme.
The Evil Path Hall Elder Blood Shadow sat on a black throne. That throne emitted an icy aura. It was as if it had been carved from寒 ice.
In his hand, he clutched a shattered black token. This was the final signal sent back by Scarface’s subordinate.
The token’s shattering meant the person was dead. It was like a fallen star. It had vanished forever into the darkness.
The few Evil Path Hall cultivators who had just escaped from the Soul Gathering Altar knelt below the hall. Their bodies shivered. They were like a flock of frightened birds.
They reported the destruction of the Soul Urn in trembling voices. Each word carried fear and despair.
“Chen Ping, this fellow has reached the Seventh Heaven so quickly?” Blood Shadow’s voice was piercingly cold. It was as if it came from an ice cellar. His eyes were full of killing intent.
