The branches tinged with faint golden fluorescence trembled slightly. Whether it was because Xiao Se's bloodline, wholly derived from those two, had stirred Jianmu into a reaction, or because Father and Mother had sensed his words, no one knew.
However, that faintly pale-golden rhythm lasted only a few breaths before returning to its original state.
The azure sky canopy overhead swayed faintly, sending out waves of rustling leaves, like a tide gradually spreading away.
"...I understand."
Xiao Se drew in a deep breath, then turned and left Jianmu's high platform.
Yet as he left Jianmu's high platform, Xiao Se saw several Beautiful Figures frowning tightly, seemingly discussing something among themselves.
"People from the Maha Ancient Clan have already been confirmed appearing at both the First Passage and the Third Passage?"
"It's that Sumeru Alliance that should have died in the womb... with the Maha Ancient Clan backing them and nearly half the Sumeru Realm as their foundation, they really can't be taken down all at once."
"Those bitches who love taking a mile after being given an inch—looks like we didn't beat them hard enough last time. They actually dare come make trouble again!"
"For now, priority is still ensuring there are no problems with the Endless Fire Territory's external passages. Abandon the First Passage and Third Passage. Of the remaining five passages, keep the Seventh Passage as insurance. Also, contact the Heaven Supremes who owe us favors. I keep having a rather bad feeling..."
"I'll go open two more Spatial Passages as well. We can't rule out the possibility that they're waiting for us to walk into a trap."
"Sorry to trouble you, Zi Yan."
The dignified woman in the lead, dressed in a green dress, drew in a deep breath, then nodded. At such a troubled time, there