Tang San seemed a bit embarrassed and changed the topic, "Um... Grand Elder, may I ask a question?"
Qian Dao Liu was taken aback and nodded, "Of course you can. You are a member of the Worship Hall. You can ask anything you want!"
After receiving an answer, Tang San finally asked, "I want to know what Qianjun Douluo and the others are up to?"
"They usually always stay inside the Worship Hall and rarely leave!"
Qian Dao Liu hadn't expected him to ask this question and gave a somewhat ambiguous answer after pondering for a while, "Hmm... Qianjun and the others have gone to handle some very important matters!"
Tang San's eyes lit up, "Could it be... they've gone to assist the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?"
Qian Dao Liu frowned, "Tang San?? How do you know about this?? I don't think I've mentioned it before?"
This boy hadn't left the Worship Hall since he came back, so how could he know about the abyssal creatures attacking the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?
If possible, he wished to keep Tang San confined within the hall, cutting him off from external news!
Tang San scratched his head awkwardly, "I heard it from the soldiers in the Worship Hall. They mentioned that newly appeared abyssal creatures launched an attack on the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!"
"And Qianjun Douluo and the others left at that moment, so I made a guess and didn't expect to be right!!"
Qian Dao Liu's eyes flickered slightly, "You're right, Qianjun and the others did indeed go to support the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!"
"After all, the assault by the abyssal creatures this time is unprecedentedly massive and far more terrifying than the attack on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect!!"
"For the people of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect alone to withstand it is almost impossible!!"
Tang San, upon hearing this, was puzzled, "But... Grand Elder, if I'm not wrong, the upper three families and the Martial Soul Hall are supposed to be on enemy terms, aren't they??"
"Why send Qianjun Douluo and the others to support them? Wouldn't letting them get wiped out be beneficial?"
Qian Dao Liu shot him a glance and explained, "Tang San, you've misunderstood. The relationship between the Martial Soul Hall and the upper three families is just not that close; they are not enemies!"
"In fact, not long ago, they even discussed cooperation!"
Tang San mused, "So that's it, I misunderstood!"
It turns out there truly is a misunderstanding between the Hao Tian Clan and the Martial Soul Hall!
His own mother wasn't killed by the Martial Soul Hall but for some other reason!
Qian Dao Liu lost interest in the conversation, advising earnestly, "Alright, Tang San, this isn't something you should be thinking about. What you need to do now is focus on your cultivation, increasing your strength as much as possible. This is the only way you can avenge the fallen Magic Bear sooner!"
"As for the news from the outside world, don't concern yourself with it; it will only be a distraction!"
He didn't want to see Tang San, who he had just grasped firmly, get sidetracked by certain matters!
Tang San lowered his head in guilt, "I understand, Grand Elder!!"
Indeed, he shouldn't waste his time on such matters and should instead concentrate on cultivation!
As if sensing several familiar auras approaching the Worship Hall, Qian Dao Liu immediately turned his body...
"Alright, you focus on your cultivation here. I'll take my leave first. If you need anything, just tell the soldiers around the Worship Hall, and they will do their best to assist you!!"
...
When Qian Dao Liu returned to the main hall of the Worship Hall...
Jincroc Elder and others were already waiting there!
Qian Dao Liu glanced at them, speaking with an uncertain tone, "Oh? Back so soon? I thought you'd disregard my orders and stay a few more days at the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?"
Jincroc Elder forced a smile, "Big Brother, you're joking. How could we dare disobey your orders? We rushed back as soon as we got the news!!"
The other guests also remained silent, feeling guilty...
Qian Dao Liu snorted lightly, but showed no intention of pursuing the matter, "Since you've returned, it means the issue with the abyssal creatures has been dealt with, right?"
Jincroc Elder nodded affirmatively, "Yes, Big Brother, those abyssal creatures have abandoned the attack on the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and retreated on their own!!"
Qian Dao Liu squinted his eyes, pressing for more, "I recall the soldiers' reports saying that many abyssal creatures were deployed by the Abyssal Emperor this time, right? How did they fail to destroy the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and choose to retreat voluntarily?"
Jincroc Elder took a deep breath and explained, "Big Brother, actually, the abyssal creature army was being commanded by even stronger abyssal creatures in the rear. After Chen Xin and Gu Rong took them out, the army naturally withdrew!"
Qian Dao Liu's sharp gaze fixed on him, "Chen Xin and Gu Rong alone couldn't have done it. If I'm not mistaken, you must have helped the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect quite a bit as well?"
Although he had sent them there, his purpose was to protect Xu Sheng, not to help the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect fend off the abyssal creatures!
After all, the death of Magic Bear was still fresh in his mind!
Jincroc Elder swallowed, knowing it was pointless to hide, "Big Brother, we didn't intend to engage, but we had no choice. Xu Sheng decided to fight the abyssal creatures himself, so we had to assist him!"
This statement had the other guests nodding their heads vigorously like rattles...
"Yes, Big Brother, we were only thinking about Xu Sheng's safety, so we helped him deal with those abyssal creatures!"
"That's right, that's right. If we stood by, wouldn't Xu Sheng be in danger? We absolutely cannot allow that to happen."
"We did this to fulfill the orders you gave us, Big Brother!"
Qian Dao Liu glared at them, "Slick talkers, but this time, you did well!"
"Gaining a huge favor from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!!"
Though seemingly inconsequential, when alliances are formed against the abyssal creatures in the future, the Martial Soul Hall will surely have the upper hand!
Jincroc Elder finally sighed in relief, "So Big Brother, the reason you called us back, is it because you've discovered a way to break through to the God Rank??"
Qian Dao Liu frowned, "Who told you that??"
"If I had found a way to become a God, would I look so worried?"
Jincroc Elder was momentarily confused, "Big Brother, Xu Sheng said you might break through to the God Rank, this time..."
Before he could finish, Qian Dao Liu raised his hand to stop him from continuing.....
"Alright, alright, don't spread this around. I did find some clues, but it's all thanks to Xu Sheng's advice."
"Where is Xu Sheng? Earlier, I sensed his presence entering the Worship Hall. Why hasn't he been with you?"
After all this time, he hadn't even caught a glimpse of Xu Sheng!