Not only was Zhang Xiaohua stunned, but even Master Jingyi, who was just about to leave the palace, frowned, looked back at Zhang Xiaohua thoughtfully, and nodded, "Since Emperor Shitian asked you to stay here, then you can stay... here!"
"Yes, Sect Leader!" Zhang Xiaohua responded.
As Master Jingyi left the palace, Emperor Shitian scanned with his divine sense, snorted through his nose, waved his left hand, and several strands of black qi flew out from his hand, landing in several places inside the palace, disappearing. He then quickly threw a red jade talisman with his right hand. As the jade talisman landed, Emperor Shitian muttered incantations. After some time, several more strands of black qi were released, activating the prohibition, and a flash of red light shield appeared, covering the entire palace.
