Chapter 1031: Surveillance

After completing their preparations, Meng Zhang and Shou Zheng's wisp of soul didn't waste any more time and directly left the place.

Although Princess Chunyu had mentioned that Zhang Xingda was likely entertaining Ouyang Jian and his group at Le Soul Tower, and that such an event would take at least one or two hours, there was still ample time. However, for the sake of caution, Meng Zhang and Shou Zheng decided to arrive early to prevent any unexpected occurrences.

Before leaving the An Soul Inn, Shou Zheng's wisp of soul specifically reminded Meng Zhang about the formidable restrictions present in the Yin Capital. Once activated, these restrictions could easily suppress a powerful cultivator at the Primordial Spirit Late-stage.

Though Shou Zheng's true form had attempted to descend through the altar into the Yin Capital, he hadn't succeeded. Nevertheless, he had gained a preliminary understanding of the hidden power within the Yin Capital.

If Shou Zheng's true form insisted on forcibly descending, it was not impossible and might even succeed.

However, in order to avoid alerting the hidden powers within the Yin Capital, and to prevent direct confrontation with the Dali Dynasty, he refrained from doing so.

Meng Zhang's senses were equally sharp.

Though he hadn't directly encountered the hidden powers of the Yin Capital as Shou Zheng had, since arriving there, he had faintly felt a powerful force that seemed to suffocate him.

The Yin Capital was the foundation of the Dali Dynasty in the Netherworld and held many secrets.

Princess Chunyu, even if she wanted to win Meng Zhang's favor, couldn't possibly reveal the secrets of the Yin Capital.

What she had told Meng Zhang was merely commonplace information known to everyone.

Once Shou Zheng's wisp of soul left the courtyard, his form vanished from Meng Zhang's side.

This disappearance was complete and thorough.

Meng Zhang's Divine Sense couldn't sense his presence at all. Even when he activated the Deception Breaking Eye to carefully scan the surroundings, he couldn't discover any trace.

Such a concealment method was no ordinary secret technique; it likely involved the utilization of the power of Grand Dao.

Meng Zhang was unaware that this incarnation of Shou Zheng was skilled in the Grand Dao of Concealment.

Meng Zhang couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. It was the most sophisticated concealment method he had ever witnessed.

With this method, Shou Zheng's wisp of soul should be able to covertly follow Ouyang Jian and the others.

Shou Zheng had always regarded Meng Zhang as a junior and offered him a few pointers.

The techniques he displayed weren't limited to the Grand Dao of Concealment; they also involved the Grand Dao of Space.

His wisp of soul was concealed within the space layers, and he and Meng Zhang were no longer in the same space.

Unless someone else was equally adept in the Grand Dao of Space and possessed exceptional observational skills, carefully inspecting the surroundings, it would be nearly impossible to detect any traces.

After receiving Shou Zheng's guidance, Meng Zhang followed the directions he provided and indeed found something amiss. However, finding Shou Zheng's location remained elusive.

Shou Zheng's wisp of soul had revealed this technique, putting Meng Zhang's mind at ease.

With the discreetly hidden Shou Zheng's wisp of soul in tow, Meng Zhang flew onto the streets outside.

Before parting ways with Princess Chunyu, Meng Zhang had inquired about the precise location of the Le Soul Tower.

Meng Zhang didn't waste any time and headed directly towards the Le Soul Tower.

Above the vast Grand Dao of the Yin Capital, there was a scarcity of people, or rather, Ghosts.

Throughout the journey, Meng Zhang only encountered a few scattered Ghosts.

As for human cultivators, encountering them was even rarer.

The Netherworld had no concept of day and night. Throughout the year, darkness prevailed.

The rulers within the Yin Capital still adhered to many human customs from their previous lives.

The passage of time in the Yin Capital remained the same as in the mortal realm. A day was divided into twelve segments, forcibly distinguishing between day and night.Even though the division of day and night had little distinction in celestial terms, it had become a habit for the residents of the Yin Capital.

However, both day and night in the Yin Capital were shrouded in a dim, yellowish light.

At this time, according to the Yin Capital's division, it should be considered evening—the time when most of its residents rested.

Of course, this time was also when places like Le Soul Tower were liveliest.

Even before approaching the building, from a distance, Meng Zhang could see the scene ahead illuminated by bright lights and filled with noise.

Even Ghosts couldn't escape desires and preferences, particularly the powerful ones who were hardly different from living beings in this regard. As for those special Ghosts, it went without saying.

Meng Zhang arrived outside Le Soul Tower. Since he didn't want to leave any traces, he stayed outside without intending to enter.

Shou Zheng's wisp of soul, who had concealed its form, gave Meng Zhang a signal and then stealthily infiltrated the tower.

Meng Zhang had informed Shou Zheng's wisp of soul about Ouyang Jian and the others' appearances and cultivation bases beforehand, so he had no concerns about recognition.

Meng Zhang found a spot far from Le Soul Tower where he could clearly observe the area and waited silently.

Less than a quarter of an hour after Shou Zheng's wisp of soul went in, he transmitted a message to Meng Zhang through the divine imprint on him.

Shou Zheng's wisp of soul had already located Ouyang Jian and his group.

They were currently feasting together in the same hall.

Although Shou Zheng's wisp of soul was confident in his concealment skills, he didn't get too close. He only monitored them from a distance.

Due to the hall they were feasting in being protected by restrictions, Shou Zheng couldn't hear what they were saying unless the restrictions were removed. He could only watch their movements.

Based on the current situation, this feast wasn't going to end anytime soon, so Meng Zhang needed to wait patiently.

Receiving the information from Shou Zheng's wisp of soul, Meng Zhang heaved a sigh of relief.

Princess Chunyu was correct—Zhang Xingda was indeed entertaining Ouyang Jian and his group at Le Soul Tower.

Meng Zhang and Shou Zheng's wisp of soul were in the right place; they hadn't missed their target.

As long as they located their target's whereabouts and waited for some time, it wouldn't be a big issue.

At this moment, there were very few Ghosts roaming the Yin Capital.

Meng Zhang distanced himself from Le Soul Tower once more. He found a secluded corner in a nearby alley and cast a concealing spell, ensuring that ordinary Ghosts couldn't discover him. He then floated in the air, cross-legged, patiently waiting.

Shou Zheng's wisp of soul, who was cautiously monitoring the target, remained vigilant. If there were no new findings, he stayed silent, not resuming contact with Meng Zhang.

Meng Zhang could roughly determine Shou Zheng's wisp of soul's well-being through the divine imprint on his wrist.

Less than half an hour later, Shou Zheng's wisp of soul transmitted new information.

He had discovered that, besides himself, there were others covertly observing Ouyang Jian and his group.

The observers were two cultivators at the Primordial Spirit Initial stage who were also proficient in concealment techniques.

They carefully hid themselves and left almost no traces.

If it weren't for Shou Zheng's wisp of soul also being skilled in concealment techniques and serving as an observer, it would probably be difficult to detect their presence.

Upon discovering that there were other cultivators secretly monitoring Ouyang Jian's group, Shou Zheng's wisp of soul became even more cautious.

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