He glanced again at the Stone Plate and the curling white smoke above it, pondering, "I wonder if this object holds any use for that Ganoderma Ancestor. When the opportunity arises, it might be worth probing discreetly."
It was still early before the hour of Yin. Upon hearing Bao Dingheng's words, everyone present dispersed, each finding a place to sit and meditate, shielded from the wind and rain.
Just as the hour of Chou approached, Master Shi suddenly noticed the white smoke tremble. His expression shifted; lifting the Stone Plate, he called out, "Daoist Bao, quickly follow me!"
Bao Dingheng was startled upon hearing this and hurriedly unleashed his tunneling light. The other cultivators were also alarmed, and without waiting for orders, they all soared into the air. Just as Master Shi activated his Magic Artifact and prepared to ascend, several streaks of tunneling light could be seen descending into the forest ahead, causing his face to tense.
