Drip~
A drop of wine splashed out and shattered across the table.
A faint glimmer flashed deep within Gu Shaoshang's eyes, and slight ripples spread across the lake of his heart.
"Your mind is unsettled. Is something worrying you?"
The High Priest set down his wine cup, somewhat surprised.
Over the past several decades, Gu Shaoshang had traveled with him through the great clans in every direction. Even when facing many long-renowned sacred titans, he had always remained composed.
This was the first time he had seen him lose his composure.
"No."
Gu Shaoshang came back to himself and poured the old man another cup of wine.
Gu Shaoshang did not care much about those old monsters from the various clans.
Though he did not possess the High Priest's immense prestige, enough to make every clan tremble when receiving him, he understood that relations between clans ultimately came down to strength.
For the moment, strength was one thing he did not lack.
What had stirred ripples in his heart was another matter.
"There are still a few matters I need to handle. Afterward, I will not be able to accompany you any longer."
After filling the cup, Gu Shaoshang spoke softly.
"It is about time anyway. Go on, then."
The High Priest nodded slightly without asking further. He merely told him to return before the Human Emperor's abdication assembly.
"I will return before the abdication."
Gu Shaoshang nodded.
After the Human Emperor abdicated, the High Priest would likely hand over the "Great Sun" to him. Naturally, he had to return.
"This journey may not be peaceful."
The High Priest spoke pointedly.
Naturally, he had some idea where Gu Shaoshang was going. Many of the human race's kings and marquises traveled through the myriad worlds.
But whatever had caused ripples in