This time, the white light only covered an area a few meters across.
A translucent figure condensed in front of the Stone Slab Wall.
The figure kept changing, sometimes middle-aged, sometimes elderly, as if choosing the "skin" it would present to the outside world. In the end, it became a kindly old man with long white hair draped over his shoulders and a clean-shaven face.
It stared at Wang Jixuan and Shen Qionglin, its eyes carrying a trace of wariness as well as lingering melancholy.
Fourth Spiritual Practitioner said gravely:
"You have lowered my opinion of the personal character of Human Civilization, mysterious cultivator."
The corners of Shen Qionglin's lips curled into a charming smile. She folded her arms and stepped back two paces, handing the main stage to Wang Jixuan.
Daoist Wang chuckled awkwardly. "But you have given me a clearer and more definite judgment of Spiritual Practitioner Civilization."
Fourth Spiritual Practitioner cursed, "Are you trying to humiliate me again? You must first show some sincerity in negotiation!"
"If sincerity in negotiation means praise, then what meaningful results could we possibly negotiate?"
Wang Jixuan raised a hand and beckoned. Peony ran over carrying a folding chair.
The Daoist calmly sat down, crossed one leg over the other, and looked directly at Fourth Spiritual Practitioner as he slowly said:
"The footage you saw just now came from my previous negotiation. Beast Speaker, a human traitor who betrayed Psionic Capital and joined the Blade Beast faction, was originally an S-Class Psionicist.
"He will soon lead the Blade Beasts in an attack on us."
Fourth Spiritual Practitioner sneered. "Isn't this the consequence of your own actions? Without my protection, you will certainly fail. Your plea has come too late..."
"I came looking for you today not to ask for your protection. In