On the way back to the Sky Pavilion, Li Weiyi made a point to listen in and, sure enough, he heard martial artists discussing the news of the Taiyin Sect and the Departing Spirits assassinating Zhuang Shiyan.
They spoke of it with such conviction, as if they had witnessed it themselves.
"The Ghost Realm of the Dead has long coveted the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein. They first joined forces with the Dao Palace to deal with the Due Monastery. Then, they'll clean up the Dao Palace and the East Sea Monster Race, picking them off one by one."
"It is said that a major figure from the Dao Palace personally went to the Due Monastery's Dragon Island Dao field to explain, claiming that once they catch the person who started the rumor, they will be torn to shreds. They're already investigating thoroughly."
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Li Weiyi returned to the Sky Pavilion at a quarter past Hai hour.
Lu Jingchen's carriage was already waiting at the entrance.
Pulling the carriage were two Departing Spirit Soul Beasts.
The carriage body had a silvery luster and was inscribed with array patterns.
"We're leaving now?" Li Weiyi asked.