Huang Qian'er's large eyes filled with surprise.
She was virtually unknown and had hardly ever shown herself. Why had this Mechanical Fiend sought her out?
Huang Qian'er had just wanted to call out, "Sixth Sister..."
"Fellow Daoist, please do not alert anyone else."
The voice transmission promptly cautioned her, then sighed.
"My identity is sensitive, and this matter truly concerns the safety of all living beings. If it were not absolutely necessary, I would not have secretly sent a voice transmission to ask for your help.
"Please grant me a moment of your time."
Huang Qian'er's eyes showed hesitation.
The woman reclining inside the hall slowly asked, "What is it, Little Qian'er?"
She was the Fire God Palace representative who had stepped forward earlier and told the various factions to calm down for the moment.
Huang Qian'er pressed her lips together. "Nothing. I feel a little stifled, so I'll take a walk around the island."
"Go on. You are now in the Golden Immortal realm and a pillar of the Fire God Palace. You needn't ask me about such a small matter."
"Mm, all right, Sixth Sister."
Huang Qian'er agreed, turned, and rode a cloud beyond the volcano. She found a secluded forest with beautiful scenery, landed there, and concealed herself.
The voice transmission sounded again, leaving behind a trace of Dao intent.
Huang Qian'er sensed a sharp sword intent. Remembering that the Mechanical Fiend was from the Sword God Palace, she dispelled some of her doubts.
She sent a voice transmission along the source of the sword intent.
It was not far from the Fire God Palace's immortal island, atop a sand dune in the Duan Yun Desert.
"What do you mean by this, Fellow Daoist?"
"I mean nothing by it. Please do not overthink it."
The voice transmission