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Xiao Tiezhu racked his brain but could not find a way to break the deadlock.
"Could it be that the fate of the Demon Path is not meant to end?"
Just then, a message-bearing jade slip flew in, bringing a request for an urgent audience from his disciple, Li Long.
"Come in."
Xiao Tiezhu's expression returned to its usual indifference, for no matter how troubled he was in private, in public he had to maintain the confidence that the Demon Path would inevitably be extinguished.
"Greetings, Master."
Li Long bowed deeply and presented an envelope with both hands, saying, "Disciple has just returned from executing an external task and encountered an unknown true immortal who claimed to be a follower of Master's old friend, and instructed me to return this item to you."
"A follower of an old friend?"
Xiao Tiezhu skimmed over it with his divine sense, letting out a light exclamation, and gestured to bring the envelope over and open it.
