Not long after, the black wolf returned. It seemed to have something in its mouth. When it arrived in front of everyone, it spat out a pearl onto the ground. It was the same pearl that Elder He had been holding.
"Hmm, not bad, not bad," Elder He couldn't help but nod in praise.
"Elder He, did you pass?" Wang Tongtian asked.
"Yes, you can follow us to the imperial city now," Elder He replied.
Hearing Elder He's words, Wang Tongtian stood up and walked in front of Elder He.
After sizing Wang Tongtian up, Elder He said, "Alright, follow us to the imperial city now."
With that, he turned and walked out. Wang Tongtian naturally followed behind him, while the others hurriedly followed.
After spending about the same amount of time, they returned to the imperial city. Elder He brought Wang Tongtian to the central hall of the imperial palace to wait for the Emperor.
Not long after, the Emperor, Grandmaster Zong, and the others walked in.
"Greetings, Your Majesty, greetings, Grandmaster Zong!" Wang Tongtian hurriedly greeted the two of them respectfully.
He could put on airs in front of Elder He, but he didn't have the guts to do so in front of the Emperor and Grandmaster Zong.
Grandmaster Zong was a famous figure in the Icy Peak Country. Even though Wang Tongtian hadn't seen him before, he could recognize him immediately.
"You're the mysterious person with the ability to track?" the Emperor asked Wang Tongtian.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I was lucky to have such an ability, and it has something to do with the black wolf beside me," Wang Tongtian hurriedly replied.
As a crucial link, the black wolf was also allowed to enter the central hall.
"This black wolf looks extraordinary at first glance. I didn't expect it to have such an ability," the Emperor couldn't help but glance at the black wolf.
"Aren't you going to introduce yourself?" someone beside the Emperor reminded him.
Do I need you to remind me? Wang Tongtian cursed in his heart.
He didn't dare to express his thoughts, so he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, my name is Wang Tongtian. I'm from Cangying County."
At this moment, Elder He said, "Your Majesty, I've tested the black wolf. It does have a tracking ability."
"That's good. However, the Flaming Winged Bird isn't an ordinary beast. Are you sure your black wolf can track it?" the Emperor asked Wang Tongtian.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. With the ability of the night, we will definitely be able to track and find the location of the Burning Winged Birds …" Wang Tongtian said.
Then he added, "He and I are like father and son. I named him Dark Night."
"Mm." The Emperor nodded approvingly.
As he spoke, a eunuch hurriedly walked in and said, "Your Majesty, Grandmaster Zong, there are Flaming Winged Birds outside the southern city gates."
"He actually killed his way into the Imperial City again!" Hearing this, everyone present frowned.
"What's the situation now? Is there anyone chasing after him?" the emperor asked.
"Two generals have already led their men in pursuit," the eunuch replied.
"Your Majesty, let's just follow them and test out Black Wolf's abilities," Master Zong said.
"Yes, I'll follow him now." The Emperor nodded.
He was constantly searching for the source of the Flaming Winged Birds, so he didn't want to waste any time.
As soon as he finished speaking, he gazed at Wang Tongtian and said, "Wang Tongtian, this is a chance for you to display your worth. If you're able to find the location where the Blazing Wing Bird appeared, then I'll definitely reward you heavily!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Wang Tongtian replied. Then, he changed the topic and said, "I also want to receive pointers from Grandmaster Zong and the others so that I can master level-six ice talismans."
Hearing this, Old He hurriedly said, "Grandmaster Zong, I previously promised him that if he makes a contribution, I'll teach him the knowledge of level-six ice talismans. However, I request that he listen to His Majesty and Grandmaster Zong's orders."
"That's fine, but are you sure you won't disobey His Majesty and I?" Grandmaster Zong looked at Wang Tongtian and asked.
"Don't worry, Grandmaster Zong. I don't have any other goals right now. I just want to become stronger. If Grandmaster Zong can give me pointers, I'll go through fire and water without hesitation," Wang Tongtian said firmly.
"Alright, I promise you." Grandmaster Zong nodded.
If an extraordinary person like Wang Tongtian could rely on him, he naturally wouldn't reject it.
Then, he changed the topic and said, "Have you completely mastered level-five ice talismans? If you haven't, then I can't teach you the knowledge of level-six ice talismans."
"Don't worry, Grandmaster Zong. I've completely mastered level-five ice talismans," Wang Tongtian said respectfully.
"That's good." Grandmaster Zong nodded in satisfaction.
"Alright, hurry up and chase after that Flaming Winged Bird," the Emperor urged.
"Yes!" everyone replied in unison.
Then, Grandmaster Zong personally led everyone out to chase after the bird.
Soon, they arrived at the southern gate of the imperial city.
"Greetings, Grandmaster Zong!" The guards at the gate greeted respectfully when they saw Grandmaster Zong coming out personally.
"The Flaming Winged Bird appeared here just now. Where is it now?" Grandmaster Zong asked.
"Grandmaster Zong, the two generals, Mo Ge and Yang Huan, have already led people to chase after it," someone hurriedly said.
After saying that, he pointed to the south and said, "The Flaming Winged Bird fled south, so they're chasing after it."
"Let's chase after it!" Grandmaster Zong immediately said.
Before he finished speaking, he had already started chasing towards the south. The others naturally followed closely behind him.
The people who had chased after the bird had left marks along the way, so they didn't have to spend any effort at all. They just had to follow the marks.
After chasing after the bird to a mountain in the south, they saw seven or eight people. Two of them were wearing the uniforms of the Icepeak Nation's generals.
They should be the Mo Ge and Yang Huan that the person mentioned just now. This thought flashed through Grandmaster Zong's mind.
Before he could ask anything, someone beside him said, "Grandmaster Zong, those two generals are Mo Ge and Yang Huan."
When Mo Ge and Yang Huan saw Grandmaster Zong and the others, they hurried over.
"Greetings, Grandmaster Zong!" they said respectfully.
"You chased after the Flaming Winged Bird. Where is it now?" Grandmaster Zong frowned.
Seeing the two of them like this, he knew that they had most likely lost the bird.
As expected, the two of them said bitterly, "Grandmaster Zong, the Flaming Winged Bird was too fast, and its hiding ability was shocking. We couldn't catch up to it and let it escape."
"What's the use of keeping you two? How dare you let the Flaming Winged Bird escape from under your nose!" Grandmaster Zong's expression darkened as he said coldly.
Although this kind of thing happened frequently, and even he would lose the bird in an instant, he couldn't help but feel angry.
Being scolded by Master Zong like this, even if the two were resentful, they could only remain silent.
At this moment, Wang Tongtian, who was standing at the side, suddenly walked forward.
Could it be that Wang Tongtian had discovered something? Master Zong's eyes lit up. He ignored the two and focused his attention on Wang Tongtian.
He noticed that Wang Tongtian had walked over to a patch of scorched grass. Judging from the appearance of the grass, it was obvious that it had been burnt by the flames on the wings of the Flaming Winged Bird.
Wang Tongtian stopped in front of the weeds. Then, he signaled the black wolf to walk into the weeds.
After circling the weeds, Black Wolf stopped and looked at Wang Tongtian. The man and the wolf seemed to be communicating with each other.
"Wang Tongtian, did you discover something?" Old He couldn't help asking.
What made his expression turn ugly was that Wang Tongtian ignored him.
This Wang Tongtian actually did not put me in his eyes. Elder He was unhappy, he could not help but raise his voice, "Wang Tongtian, I'm asking you a question!"
"Old He, do not disturb him!" Grandmaster Zong by the side suddenly said.
His words made Old He lose his temper and he could only remain silent.
After a moment, Wang Tongtian raised his head and looked at Grandmaster Zong. "Grandmaster Zong, Nightfall smelled the aura of the Flaming Winged Bird!"
"Really? That's great!" Hearing his words, everyone beside Grandmaster Zong revealed a look of joy.
"Wang Tongtian, the weeds are completely scorched and there are no traces left behind. How can a black wolf like you smell the aura of the Flaming Winged Bird?" Old He asked doubtfully.
He wasn't the only one who was doubtful. Everyone else also felt the same way because the weeds in front of them were completely scorched.
"Although it looks scorched, there are still some excrement left behind by the Flaming Winged Bird. With Nightfall's ability, it's easy to smell it," Wang Tongtian said.
"Is that so? Can we use this aura to track the Flaming Winged Bird?" Grandmaster Zong hurriedly asked.
"As long as the Flaming Winged Bird is nearby, there shouldn't be a problem," Wang Tongtian said.
"Alright, increase the search efforts!" Grandmaster Zong immediately said.
Soon after, everyone began to search the surroundings.
Not long after, Wang Tongtian's eyes lit up and he said to Grandmaster Zong, "Grandmaster Zong, Nightfall has already smelled the aura of the Flaming Winged Bird. It's right ahead!"
After saying that, he ignored Grandmaster Zong and directly led Hei Lang forward.
Grandmaster Zong and the rest hurriedly followed behind him.
After chasing for half a cup of tea's time, Wang Tongtian suddenly cried out in joy. "The Flaming Winged Bird is in the dense forest ahead!"
Seeing him point in that direction, everyone was a little puzzled. There weren't any traces of scorching in the surroundings. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be any Flaming Winged Bird in the forest.
Old He couldn't help but say, "Wang Tongtian, there aren't any traces of scorching in the surroundings. There shouldn't be any Flaming Winged Bird, right? Did you sense wrongly?"
"Absolutely. The Flaming Winged Bird is right ahead and it shouldn't be too far away!" Wang Tongtian said resolutely.
After saying that, he instructed Hei Lang to continue forward.
However, he didn't expect that after walking for a while, Hei Lang would stop in the same spot.
"Nightfall, what's wrong?" Wang Tongtian couldn't help but ask.
This was because he could sense Hei Lang's fear. At this moment, Hei Lang's body was trembling slightly.
He believed that if he stood in front of Hei Lang, he would definitely be able to see the fear in its eyes.
At this moment, even those who didn't understand Hei Lang could see the fear in its eyes.
"Wang Tongtian, could it be that Hei Lang is afraid of the Flaming Winged Bird?" Grandmaster Zong furrowed his brows.
"No, if it was afraid, it would have been terrified when it sensed the aura of the Flaming Winged Bird." Wang Tongtian shook his head.
"Then why is it acting like this now? Could it be that there's a ferocious beast in the forest ahead that even Hei Lang is afraid of? "Old He couldn't help but ask.
"I don't know about that." Wang Tongtian shook his head.
"Since Hei Lang is afraid, that thing shouldn't be far away. Let's go in!" Grandmaster Zong said. He immediately walked in.
The others hurriedly followed behind him.
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