I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1473 - 878:

He paused for a moment, then continued, "But after emerging from the Demon Abyss, in a mere few hundred years, he established such a vast force as the Black and White Temple.

This pace is simply astonishing.

You must understand, for a cultivator at the Primordial Spirit Realm to create a power spanning multiple Immortal Domains, it typically demands tens of thousands of years of foundation building."

"So, what did you uncover?" Lu Qing inquired.

Qiu Ruofeng let out a sigh, "To tell the truth, we haven't unearthed much.

The founder of the Black and White Temple operates with extreme discretion, seldom appearing in the open. We spent millennia and deployed countless undercover operatives, yet only managed to glean some surface-level information."

He gazed at Lu Qing, his expression solemn, "Ultimately, we've arrived at a hypothesis: the founder of the Black and White Temple might have been corrupted by the sinister forces of the Demon Abyss."

"Corrupted?" Lu Qing's brow furrowed slightly.

Qiu Ruofeng nodded, "Indeed. Through clandestine channels, we gathered fragmented intel regarding the founder. It is said that after his return from the Demon Abyss, his entire demeanor shifted drastically, becoming utterly unrecognizable. He ceased all contact with his former kin and companions. He never again set foot in his original sect. Whispers even suggest he personally executed his own visiting master."

He then continued, "Furthermore, he seldom makes public appearances. Even when he does, he remains perpetually veiled in black mist, never revealing his true visage. Some speculate that beneath that shroud, the face is no longer human."

"What is even more damning is his periodic re-entry into the Demon Abyss. Each sojourn lasts for at least decades, sometimes extending over centuries. And invariably, upon his return, the Black and White Temple initiates significant actions – be it expanding its dominion, seizing coveted resources, or abducting cultivators."

Qiu Ruofeng inhaled deeply and declared with gravity, "We surmise he has perpetually maintained a connection with the Demon Abyss. In essence, he might have become an extension of it, a mere pawn of that Power of Darkness."

Lu Qing remained silent, simply absorbing the information.

He recalled the prior turbulence in heart and spirit he had sensed, and the Black and White Temple he had attempted to calculate. That temple, capable of obstructing his deductions, clearly possessed formidable power. It was undoubtedly no ordinary Magical Treasure, at the very least not a common Spiritual Artifact, as such items should struggle to thwart his calculations.

If Qiu Ruofeng's assertion holds true – that the Black and White Temple's founder was possessed by the Demon Abyss's influence – then everything falls into place. That Power of Darkness, which could corrupt an entity as formidable as Xuanhua, could certainly overwhelm a mere cultivator in the Primordial Spirit Realm.

Qiu Ruofeng elaborated, "Since the ascendancy of the Black and White Temple, its founder has rarely shown himself. Over the past tens of thousands of years, he has vanished entirely; his actual power remains unknown. However, based on our observations, there's a persistent feeling that the Black and White Temple is orchestrating some colossal scheme."

He looked toward Lu Qing, his eyes conveying profound apprehension.

"Their power is escalating with unnatural speed. Moreover, the resources they plunder and the cultivators they capture – the sheer volume is immense. Where have all these assets and individuals vanished to, and for what purpose are they being utilized? We've investigated for an extended period, yet found no answers."

"But one thing is undeniable: once this scheme reaches fruition, it could send tremors through the entire starry sky, potentially even intertwining with the cataclysm foretold by our founder."

Lu Qing gave a slight nod.

This resonated with his prior suspicions. The Black and White Temple's dispatch of numerous Unity Realm Stage fiends to intercept him, even resorting to an Array Map, clearly indicated their unwavering determination to succeed. It now appeared that mere retribution wasn't their sole objective; they likely harbored other agendas.

Qiu Ruofeng regarded him earnestly, "It is for this reason that our Netherworld Palace has been covertly acting against the Black and White Temple. While we maintain a facade of non-aggression publicly, we have been vigilant in monitoring their every movement behind the scenes. However, their strength is overwhelming, and their founder is exceedingly enigmatic; we do not dare to act rashly."

He paused once more and advised, "Esteemed Fellow Daoist, the Black and White Temple's might is already substantial, and its founder is even more inscrutable and unpredictable. We have no knowledge of their divine abilities, so exercise extreme caution and avoid any direct confrontation."

He looked at Lu Qing with sincere eyes.

"You, Fellow Daoist, have masterfully harmonized nine Great Daos, possessing limitless potential. Your cultivation advances with every stride, markedly enhancing your power. Perhaps, in the future, this starry sky may depend on you for its salvation."