Celestial Void Palace Headquarters.

After the recent incidents, it could be said that the entire family situation of the Celestial Void Palace was not very optimistic.

However, the high-level officials of the Celestial Void Palace present today all had a hint of excitement on their faces.

Zi Donglai and Chen Guan had not shown up for several months, and the spies of the Celestial Void Palace in Purple Sun City and the Southern Heavenly Kingdom had been paying close attention to this matter.

Due to the alliance formed by Zi Donglai, Chen Guan, and Jin Taohua, powerful entities like the Ten Great Families were extremely wary of them and found it difficult to target any one of them for fear of reprisal from the other two.

Moreover, the unclear connection between Zi Donglai and the Demon King City made them even more wary.

However, the silence of Zi Donglai and Chen Guan in recent months aroused their suspicion.

After various indirect verifications, the high-level officials of the Celestial Void Palace came to a conclusion that Zi Donglai should have entered the Great Cave Heaven, and perhaps even Chen Guan had gone to the Great Cave Heaven.

If both of them had gone to the Great Cave Heaven, it could be said that the best opportunity for them had come.

If these two could not return from the Grotto Heaven, it would be the best chance for them to reclaim their clan’s resources in the Grotto Heaven.

Otherwise, the reduction of resources in the Grotto Heaven of the Gong Family would lead to an inability to meet family demands, and would cut off the foundation of the Great Cave Heaven.

The person they sent out to verify the information finally brought back confirmed news today.

"As we analyzed and speculated, indeed, Zi Donglai entered the Ji Family’s Great Cave Heaven and then left the Ji Family’s city, entering the barren Tear Luo Desert," Gong Xiangqian said excitedly.

Everyone was greatly excited, as they all knew what this meant.

Zi Donglai could claim kingship within the Grotto Heaven, but once in the Great Cave Heaven, he would be just a Seventh Awakening junior. If they sent a Ninth Awakening expert to pursue Zi Donglai, they could leave him with no place to be buried.

"What about the news from Chen Guan’s side?" the Family Head of the Gong Family, Gong Yunji, asked.

"People who went to the other families did not find any indication that Chen Guan entered the Great Cave Heaven. It might be because Chen Guan has good relations with some families, and he went to those families’ Great Cave Heaven, which those families are unwilling to reveal to us."

Gong Xiangqian paused and continued: "However, we found that a few days ago, the Zhang Family made a transaction with Chen Guan, purchasing a batch of rare treasures from him."

"What rare treasures?" Gong Yunji inquired.

"It should be Nine Infant, of good quality, and probably in large quantities. The Zhang Family valued it highly and sent Zhang Daoshan to personally escort it," Gong Xiangqian replied. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"Then it’s clear: Chen Guan must have also entered the Great Cave Heaven. Such rare treasures as the Nine Infant cannot be cultivated in ordinary Grotto Heaven soil," Gong Yunji said.

"Do you mean Chen Guan entered the Zhang Family’s Great Cave Heaven?" Gong Xiangqian realized right after saying it that his words were somewhat foolish.

Gong Xiangqian immediately supplemented with: "That can’t be right. If Chen Guan entered the Zhang Family’s Grotto Heaven, he wouldn’t need to conduct transactions in the Southern Heavenly Kingdom; he could completely deliver things directly to the Zhang Family."

"But he didn’t go to the Zhang Family, so which Great Cave Heaven did he go to? Jiang Family or Qin Family, he probably only has these two choices. These are the three families he’s closest to right now."

"It’s possible he also went to the Ji Family’s Great Cave Heaven," Gong Yunji suddenly suggested.

"The Ji Family’s Great Cave Heaven seems unlikely, right? If he had gone there, given the current situation of the Ji Family, they wouldn’t hide it from us, nor would they offend the Gong Family for his sake. But the Ji Family firmly informed our people that Chen Guan did not go to the Ji Family’s Great Cave Heaven," Gong Xiangqian countered.

Gong Yunji’s gaze was cold: "Both Chen Guan and Zi Donglai seemed to appear out of nowhere, rising without any warning, yet having strength beyond ordinary reach."

"Originally developing separately in different places, they were two unrelated individuals who had never intersected. But in the battle in the Southern Heavenly Kingdom, they formed an alliance and managed to thwart the Celestial Court Army."

"Previously, we also did slice analysis and compared their trajectories. If I’m not mistaken, except for their final battle in the Southern Heavenly Kingdom, these two had never appeared simultaneously elsewhere, correct?"

"No," Gong Xiangqian looked at Gong Yunji thoughtfully, somewhat incredulous as he asked, "Family Head, are you suggesting these two people..."

"Zi Donglai’s lack of action in the Southern Heavenly Kingdom battle is unlike his usual style."

Gong Yunji continued: "This time, they both went to the Great Cave Heaven, yet we only tracked one person’s whereabouts."

"Don’t you find it suspicious? We all know that if these two went together to the Great Cave Heaven, then only Jin Taohua would be left to support the Grotto Heaven, surely a solitary struggle."

"Under normal circumstances, they wouldn’t both go to the Great Cave Heaven at once; they’d stagger their timing to ensure safety and stability in the Grotto Heaven. Yet they chose to go at the same time, knowing the risks. Why?"

As everyone listened, thoughtful light shone in their eyes.

Indeed, if not for some compelling reason, such individuals would not both head to the Great Cave Heaven together.

Moreover, there were too many coincidences about them, all pointing to one possibility.

"Chen Guan and Zi Donglai are the same person?" Gong Xiangqian and the others were elated.

If this were true, it would be immensely good news for them.

The reason they did not dare to target Purple Sun City, even after knowing Zi Donglai entered the Great Cave Heaven, was because Chen Guan was still there, and Jin Taohua was still there.

But if Chen Guan were indeed Zi Donglai, then things would be simplified.

Now only Jin Taohua remained, and she couldn’t secure three cities with her strength alone.

The Gong Family could seize this opportunity to capture Purple Sun City and reclaim the resources and interests that rightfully belonged to them.

"But what if it’s not true? What if Chen Guan didn’t go to the Great Cave Heaven?" someone in the Gong Family questioned.

If they acted rashly and ended up defeated again, the Gong Family’s situation would become even more dire.

Moreover, by offending Chen Guan, if he hadn’t gone to the Great Cave Heaven, the Gong Family’s industries in the Great Cave Heaven would likely face his furious retribution.

They had already irrevocably offended Zi Donglai; antagonizing someone as formidable as Chen Guan would be a dire situation for the Gong Family.

"It’s simple; the Ancestral Court figure hates Chen Guan even more than we do and wants him dead. Revealing this news to him will solve our problem. Or rather, we don’t even need to reveal it; he must be closely watching Chen Guan and Zi Donglai. Just a hint from us could prompt him to eliminate this possibility for us," Gong Yunji explained.

"The Family Head indeed possesses great wisdom. The Chief Judge, with his ability to summon by name, could go to the Ji Family’s Great Cave Heaven, immediately helping us determine whether Chen Guan is indeed Zi Donglai, or even directly remove this great trouble...," Gong Xiangqian grew more enthused as he spoke.