The Mysterious Visitor's arrival completely disrupted the atmosphere of the banquet.
By the time Bai Zhi and Ke Nai returned, everyone had already gathered around to examine the invitations, and all manner of discussion filled the air.
Bai Zhi had initially thought that the invitations were distributed based on aptitude, but after learning who had received them, he realized that things seemed somewhat different from what he had imagined.
Dead Zero, Wan Ci, Uroboros, Mu Qiansè, Ink-Stained Crystal.
—Out of everyone present, only those five had received invitations from the other party.
"A group surviving in the Extreme Darkness... Have they only just returned and already can't wait to give us a show of force?"
Uroboros looked quite interested as she examined the invitation in her hand.
"Whether that's the case or not, you should all proceed carefully."
Putting down the invitation, Chu Ci's expression was somewhat grave.
"Choosing to come knocking at such a critical time is enough to show just how confident they are."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Bai Zhi.
"Sorry, but it looks like we'll have to head back early."
There was no clear pattern to how the invitations had been distributed, but one thing was certain: plenty of others besides them must have received invitations as well.
It would have been one thing if they had pulled this after the Extreme Darkness descended, but doing so before it arrived would inevitably cause widespread panic. Chu Ci was a little worried about whether Zhuge Yun's side could hold up.
"It's fine. We'll head back with you later."
Bai Zhi waved his hand.
"If you're in a hurry, just go through Ghost Gate Pass. It'll be faster to return to the Ancestral Realm from the Underworld that way."
As the Yin Emperor, he had