The atmosphere among the people in the courtyard turned somber upon learning about the plan from Chen Hua, leading to a temporary silence, with only wisps of steam rising from the cups of clear tea.
As for Chen Hua himself, it was said he needed to prepare items for the third step of the plan, so he probably would not have much free time in the near future.
The people on the Mystical Mechanism side were almost fully prepared, ready to launch an offensive in three days, regardless of whether the Abyss Army showed any signs of action.
After making his explanation, Chen Hua bid farewell to Zhou Ruanxian and incidentally took away Grandpa Ji, stating he needed his help for the preparations.
Perhaps several miles away, Chen Hua was flying swiftly towards the Refining Sect, clutching Grandpa Ji's collar.
"You're... almost at the half-step into the Tenth Realm, aren't you?"
Grandpa Ji, who was being carried listlessly by the scruff, suddenly asked.
