Daoist Li Hanguang did not refuse and nodded in agreement to Wang Wenqing's request to accompany him, but declined Old Master Hu Ba's expression of gratitude and Elder Zhang's invitation to go to Bureau 749.
Elder Zhang could only drop it.
As they watched Daoist Li Hanguang and the other fly off into the air and leave, Old Master Hu Ba spoke.
"Brother Hu San's matter has been handed over to King of the Night. We can't just sit and wait."
Elder Zhang nodded, his expression solemn, and said, "I deeply regret the situation of Old Master Hu San, but from another perspective, at least Old Master Hu San came back from the Heavenly Court and brought us important information. It is certain the Heavenly Court also encountered a mishap."
"Most likely, like the Underworld, it also suffered a devastating blow."
Elder Zhang's tone became more serious than ever as he spoke the last sentence.
Even the Heavenly Court suffered an unimaginable disaster. The level of severity is absolutely unprecedented in history.
Elder Zhang immediately continued, "I will send people abroad to inquire and see whether the matter of the Heavenly Court is related to other mythologies. After all, there are too few things that could cause even the Heavenly Court to fall. Of course, if this matter is related to that..."
He did not continue, but the cold and solemn look in his aged eyes made the meaning self-evident. If it was the fall of the Heavenly Court and the connection of the Underworld caused by another mythology...
This would no longer be a battle among mythologies… Great Xia's living world will certainly go to war.
Old Master Hu Ba also said in a deep voice, "Whether for Great Xia or for Hu San Brother, the Hu family will not rest until this hatred is avenged."
While expressing emotion, he added, "But this is all later. Right now, we must first uncover the truth. I have already informed my clansmen to check the notes and other items Hu San Brother left behind during his lifetime to see if we can figure out what he meant by reciting the Xuan Root Song Formula."
"Also, I've asked a spirit medium skilled in spell studies to come and collect samples of the black liquid."
"I believe if we can find out the nature of the black liquid, perhaps we can understand the cause of the Heavenly Court's fall and the Underworld's connection."
Elder Zhang nodded in agreement. "Indeed, we must first find out about the black liquid. Even if we don't uncover the truth, we must at least know what the black liquid is and find a way to counter it."
"Also, this matter is of great importance. Everyone, please try not to let too many insiders know."
Old Master Huang nodded and said, "That's only natural. Besides us few, once we go back, we'll only talk to the top members of our clan, not spread it externally. If this leaks, it will definitely throw the transcendent world into panic."
Immediately, after finishing the discussion, Elder Zhang looked toward the depths of Mount Changbai and said, "The events of today are far-reaching. I believe everyone understands…"
Since the matter affects the transcendent world, Elder Zhang showed no politeness.
The Old Goat was the first to respond.
"Fellow Daoist need not say more. The events of today are very far-reaching. Naturally, we will not speak recklessly and will keep our mouths shut."
Very quickly, the ancient great demons expressed their stances one after another.
After witnessing the strength of Wang Wenqing and the others, and also the Heaven's Law Cage of the so-called King of the Night, they were self-aware. Rather than going against them and courting death, it was better to obey and keep quiet. Anyway, it brought them no harm.
Elder Zhang was not surprised. He then stayed on-site with the old masters to wait for Bureau 749 personnel to arrive and collect the black viscous liquid that had fallen on Mount Changbai.
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[An hour later.]
[Great Xia, Bureau 749 Headquarters Conference Room.]
Director Lin De listened to his assistant reporting on the Mount Changbai incident.
"Professor Chen has already arrived at Mount Changbai and is using various methods to try to collect the black viscous liquid. The progress so far is not smooth."
The assistant spoke while glancing at Director Lin De.
He could see that Director Lin De's complexion was very poor. Although the Mount Changbai incident was resolved, the situation remained grim. The Heavenly Court was confirmed to have suffered a disaster, and the possibility of its fall was almost certain.
This outcome was something no one wanted to foresee. But in the end, it still happened.
Even though Director Lin De always handled matters in an orderly fashion, now he too was at a loss and didn't know how to arrange the follow-up.
Sighing in his heart, the assistant continued, "Professor Chen used various containers but still couldn't collect the black liquid."
"I just spoke to Professor Chen on the phone. She said if it really can't be collected, she'll have to set up camp on site and establish a temporary research station right there to study the black liquid."
Director Lin De lightly tapped his forehead, pondered for a moment, and said, "The Xuan Root Song Formula left by Old Master Hu San before dying must not be neglected either."
Director Lin De looked at the tablet, which displayed the Xuan Root Song Formula.
"...For Old Master Hu San to still think about chanting it after his death, I feel he wanted to convey something to us, perhaps something related to the fall of the Heavenly Court."
"That's exactly what I was going to tell you, Director Lin." The assistant picked up the conversation.
"After Professor Chen led the team over, the team was split into two groups. One led by her to collect the black liquid."
"The other group is attempting to decipher the Xuan Root Song Formula to see if it's related to the Heavenly Court's fall."
Mentioning the Heavenly Court's fall, the assistant looked at Director Lin De and said.
"The other team requested access to Blind Granny's team's report from the Underworld, to see if they could get any intel from there to help decipher the Xuan Root Song Formula."
Director Lin De tapped the table lightly with his finger. After pondering for a while, he said, "Approve it. Later, send all of Blind Granny's team's progress reports to the deciphering team. If there's any progress, report to me immediately."
"Yes!"
"Oh right, didn't Guān Xīnghé apply yesterday to assist Blind Granny's team in exploring the Underworld? How is that going? Has he entered the Yin World yet?"
As Director Lin De spoke, he was already swiping through the tablet.
At this time, on the screen, Elder Zhang's report on Mount Changbai was being displayed.
"If Guan Xinghe hasn't gone yet, let him go to Vatican, Athens, and other such places to inquire about foreign mythologies."
"Director Lin, Guan Xinghe already entered the Yin World this morning."
Hearing that, Director Lin De sighed.
Immediately, he swiped through the tablet screen to check available personnel. The assistant added.
"Lord Yue is guarding Fengdu County to prevent any ghosts from the Ghost Gate from escaping. Since the Yin World and Underworld are now out of contact, Elder Zhang needs to follow up on the Mount Changbai matter. We still can't be sure whether the South Heavenly Gate will appear there again…"
"Lady Miao Gu is scheduled to meet with Senior Black Fog. Guān Xīnghé has gone to the Yin World. As for 'True Martial Clone,' he was sent to Mount Changbai to guard in case strong enemies arrive from the South Heavenly Gate after Wang Wenqing and Li Hanguang leave. Elder Zhang might not be able to withstand them alone."
"If we must mobilize someone, only Lady Miao Gu can be used after she finishes her meeting."
Director Lin De tapped the table and pondered for a moment.
"Then first send a few 'Night Watchers' to Europe to conduct a preliminary investigation. If nothing comes from that, once Lady Miao Gu finishes her meeting, contact her to go to Europe."
"Yes."
Director Lin De nodded and then lowered his head to review recent situation reports for follow-up arrangements.
But the next second, Director Lin De raised his head and looked at the assistant.
"Why haven't you gone to arrange the earlier matters? Is there something else?"
The assistant was staring straight at the tablet, seemingly shocked by something on the screen.
When Director Lin De asked, the assistant raised his head, clicked his tongue, and handed the tablet to him.
"Director Lin, it seems we don't need to send anyone to the Vatican."
Hearing this, Director Lin De looked confused and took the tablet, directly looking at the screen.
In an instant, Director Lin De's face also changed, and he blurted out, "Not just the South Heavenly Gate, the Gate of Heaven has also opened?"
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