As everyone was celebrating their victory, a group quietly departed under the leadership of several Spirit Realm experts from the Taoist School, beginning their exploration to determine the specific location of the rumored dragon vein.
Among them were specialists nurtured by the royal family to specifically detect dragon veins, as well as some unique individuals from the martial arts world, and Taoist high-experts proficient in elemental manipulation.
Once the location of the dragon vein was identified, they would figure out a way to redirect it into the Divine Continent for the Great Ming Empire's use.
"It seems that the plans of the Divine Dynasty are indeed real." Xue Wuheng, the leader of the Demonic Cult who everyone thought was in seclusion for healing, stood atop a mountain peak, watching the departing exploration team and muttered.