Yan Shi and Feng Li both left, ultimately choosing not to stay and help. Perhaps they were embarrassed. Along with them, six Dou Lings and over twenty Da Dou Shis also dispersed in a grand procession, making the scene seem rather absurd.
Unfortunately, I had no time to laugh. Night had not fully fallen yet, but the hall I was in had already been lit by candlelight. Two rows of unremarkable bronze lampstands stood against the walls.
Beyond the lampstands were wooden chairs painted a uniform dark red. There were only a few of them, making the Council Hall feel rather empty.
Besides me, there were only Yun Yun, Hai Bodong, Nalan Jie, Nalan Tie, Nalan Dong, and Nalan Jia in the hall.
They were seated separately, while I alone stood there forlornly. Seeing this, I could not help but wail. Being the junior generation really was a disadvantage.
At that moment, Nalan Jie spoke. His voice was somewhat low as he asked, "Nalan Ye, tell us. What is your plan? And where exactly is the Azure Lotus Core Flame?"
I took a deep breath, and my expression turned solemn. After planning for so long and preparing for so long, the moment had finally come.
I swept my gaze over everyone and said in a low voice, "I don't know the exact location of the Azure Lotus Core Flame either."
There was no sound in the hall. These people were no ordinary people, so naturally, they would not cry out in shock like idiots and point at me while cursing. Instead, they simply looked at me quietly, waiting for me to continue.
"Everyone, I can only confirm that the Azure Lotus Core Flame is outside Stone Desert City!"
"But whether it is east or west of the city, south or