The next day.
Various messages, regardless of their truthfulness, rampaged through Cold City like wild horses off their reins.
Some said they had seen a headless ghost on the bell tower in the west of the city last night, seemingly with a massive grievance.
It was suggested that the Sword Hall act immediately to suppress it, preventing it from causing harm.
Others said that Fan Jin, the mad cultivator, had discovered traces outside the city this morning that appeared to be from a Sword Sect expert. He had an epiphany, comprehending the Supreme Sword Intent within and directly broke through three minor realms.
He was shouting, "I have become immortal," while running barefoot into the mountains.
He suggested everyone band together to fence the place, develop it into a scenic spot, and sell tickets.
Of course, these were just minor matters.
The major issue was still those Demon Race members turned into statues.
