The undead instructors imdiately thought of this answer as well.
"We will imdiately search for the orb's protective net in the death realm. Empress Persephone's mausoleum also needs to be excavated right away. The protective net we're looking for may very well still be buried within her tomb," one of them said.
"We also need to investigate the Empress' forr palace."
"Let's inquire with the Dark Clan; perhaps they know sothing about the situation..."
Georgi cleared his throat and interrupted the discussion, continuing, "Of course, we must also be prepared for the worst-case scenario. It's possible the protective net was destroyed during the battle between the Empress and the Disaster."
The group fell silent at this.
"An even worse possibility is that the protective net may have fallen into the hands of the Disaster," Georgi added, nodding. "Let's split up. We're racing against the Disaster. Move quickly."
"By the way, there's one more issue."
Fang Heng raised his hand, signaling Georgi, and continued, "I've been in talks with the Dark Clan of the Vanni Empire. They're willing to trust and give a chance. So of their people are willing to follow and leave the death realm, but they've set so conditions."
Fang Heng quickly recounted the situation about persuading the Dark Clan.
Upon hearing this, the hall once again fell into silence.
The instructors all looked at Fang Heng with strange expressions.
Good grief.
Fang Heng, you really are sothing!
You sure know how to talk your way through!
Persuading the Dark Clan to co to the Vampire World hadn't been part of the undead council's plans, but since Fang Heng had proposed it, they wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.
"Mm, well done. We will also investigate the matter of the Underworld crystal as part of our efforts."
The high-ranking mbers of the undead council imdiately began discussing and arranging for various instructors to take action.
Fang Heng also began preparing to return to the death realm in the ga, planning to ask Kotal about the Underworld first.
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Black Stone Mountain teleportation passage.
Kotal frowned as he listened to Fang Heng's inquiry about the Underworld crystal.
"The Underworld crystal is a type of crystallization that grows in the death realm. It's not a rare item there, and its growth rate is quite fast. You can usually find it anywhere."
"I rember that high-quality Underworld crystals are specially cultivated. We've tried this in other realms before, but the crystals never last long, let alone be cultivated."
Kotal shook his head and said, "Also, Fang Heng, there's sothing you might not know. Using Underworld crystals outside the death realm causes additional consumption."
Fang Heng replied, "We need to try again. We'll have a research base to provide a cultivation testing environnt. I need your help."
"Alright. I'll send two of my people to your world to try cultivating the Underworld crystal."
"Good." Fang Heng paused before asking again, "What about the things left by the Empress?"
Kotal let out a bitter laugh and said, "I really don't know much about that. According to rumors, after the Empress died, her old subordinates sealed all her important items in her mausoleum."
"The Nanu clan knows the most about the Empress, but their clan is nearly extinct. We can send people to their gathering place to inquire, but don't expect too much."
"Alright, ti is of the essence."
Fang Heng was considering whether to go personally when soone called his na.
"Fang Heng."
He turned around.
Teacher Gu Luo, accompanied by several undead instructors, was walking towards him.
"Teacher Gu Luo," Fang Heng said respectfully, bowing to the instructors.
During this ti, Teacher Gu Luo had been in charge of the Dark Clan's teleportation passage. Thanks to the undead council's assistance, resources from the death realm had been flowing smoothly, continuously supplying the Vampire Apocalypse.
"Yes, Fang Heng."
Teacher Gu Luo nodded as he glanced at the zombies working to transport materials into the passage, "I've just received orders from the higher-ups of the undead council. The Holy Court's offensive has stopped for a while now, so it's judged that there's no need for a large combat force to remain here to guard the passage. We'll send a team into the death realm to look for the Empress's remains, and special structure nets, and also deal with any Disaster creatures."
Fang Heng suddenly thought of the Holy Court.
Since the Holy Court's retreat, the undead council had been making use of the ti to develop and rapidly collect resources from the death realm, sending them into the Vampire Apocalypse.
It had been a week since then.
What had the Holy Court been up to during this ti?
Why was there no news?
"Instructor, has sothing happened over at the Holy Court?"
Teacher Gu Luo, noticing Fang Heng's thoughts, nodded and said, "I had suspected this as well, so I conducted a detailed investigation. Based on the various clues we've gathered, it seems very likely that sothing unusual has happened in the Holy Realm, causing it to be unable to continue attacking us. In fact, many high-tier Holy Court clergy mbers from various worlds have been recalled to the Holy Realm, significantly reducing the Holy Court's control over the worlds."
Recalled?
Fang Heng furrowed his brows slightly.
Could the Holy Court be in trouble?
Could it be that there's an internal crisis?
Teacher Gu Luo continued, "This situation is indeed strange. I've also discussed it with the undead council, and right now, all their focus is on the death realm. They won't be taking any further actions against the Holy Court for the ti being."
Fang Heng understood. He had just caught a lucky break. With the Holy Court dealing with its problems, it ant he had the perfect opportunity to concentrate on completing his missions in the death realm.
As they were talking, two other undead instructors had gathered their teams and were ready to depart.
"Gu Luo, we're off to the mausoleum domain to assist with the excavation of the passage and restart the investigation into the Empress's mausoleum."
"Alright, no need to see you off," Gu Luo replied curtly.
After watching the other instructors leave, Teacher Gu Luo turned back to Fang Heng, a look of displeasure clearly evident on his face. He snorted lightly.
"Hmph! The undead council has always been short-sighted in this regard."
Eh?
Fang Heng raised an eyebrow.
It seed that Teacher Gu Luo had always had a contentious relationship with the Holy Court. Did he possibly want to—
As if reading his thoughts, Teacher Gu Luo coldly remarked, "In my opinion, we've reached the point where we should see the Holy Court as a mortal enemy. Now is the ti to strike while they're dealing with issues in the Holy Realm and deal them a fatal blow!"
"Exactly! You're absolutely right, Teacher Gu Luo!"
Before Fang Heng could respond, Ji Xiaobo, the war enthusiast, eagerly agreed, clearly fired up by Teacher Gu Luo's words.
"You're spot on, Teacher Gu Luo! President Georgi has always been too soft when it cos to external matters, which has given the Holy Court too many opportunities. That's why they've always targeted us, and the undead has been continuously bullied..."
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