Inside the dark hall.
More than ten figures emerged from the darkness, gathered around a long bronze table. In front of them were twelve bronze lamps, but one of them was extinguished, signaling the absence of its owner from this meeting.
"Gong Gong is in trouble," said Xuan Ming, wearing a double-snake mask.
The others turned their heads, looking at the empty seat.
"His identity was exposed. Yesterday, there was a strange phenomenon in the Eastern Sea area. A big shot died near there," continued Di Jiang.
"The only non-royal Marquis of Tian Lan Ancient Country, Tang Baizhan, commanded a million marines and ruled thirteen coastal counties. He was a Void Refining Stage cultivator."
"Tsk, a Marquis," Yan Zi, leaning on the table, commented, "I wonder if he was good-looking."
Tian Lan Ancient Country, a second-tier power, had Body Integration Stage cultivators. A Void Refining Stage Marquis was undoubtedly a high-ranking figure.