After dealing with the potential danger he carried.
Hu Qi sat cross-legged on a flat cliff face.
He looked at his surroundings.
This place was high up, offering an unobstructed view into the distance.
He could easily see the surface of the distant sea.
After a moment of thought, Hu Qi stood up, once again transforming into a streak of red light and leaving the area.
'To be safe, I can't stay here.'
'If that Soul Anchor exposes my location and a Refining God Venerable shows up while I'm attempting a breakthrough... the consequences would be unimaginable.'
Therefore, finding a more secure location was the most prudent option.
...
Just as Hu Qi discovered the anomaly and used Modification Points to erase the Soul Anchor Mark from his body...
...thousands of miles away.
Shi Xiao and Li Xianyu emerged from the conference room, having just finished a meeting. Their expressions were grim. After a brief word...
...they left together.
