The old man sat on the ground and pondered for a while. In the end, he turned around and returned to the Heavenly Demonic Sect.
Since he was left with only one level of his Heavenly Demonic Power, the speed of his Light-body technique reduced significantly, and it took him more effort to make his way back to the Heavenly Demonic Sect. Then, he came straight to the basilica.
"Master's Junior Du, I'd like to speak to you!" the old man said from outside the basilica.
Elder Du's voice could be heard saying, "Shen Bing? Come in!"
After the old man, Shen Bing stepped into the basilica, he gave a fist salute and bowed to Elder Du who was sitting on a cattail hassock. "Greetings, Master's Junior Du."
The basilica was gently lit by the last rays of the setting sun and Elder Du blended in completely with the shadows around him as he sat on his cattail hassock.