"A talisman?"
At last, a trace of emotion entered the voice.
"A talisman suspected of containing Great Luo power?"
"Reporting to Your Excellency, that is our suspicion as well," Gan Tian answered respectfully.
"That power was far beyond anything we could fathom."
"And the other side acted without restraint. Their purpose seemed to be plundering Fortune."
"We suspect a force from another domain is trying to infiltrate us before the Domain War begins and probe the Divine Luo Domain's strength."
Gan Tian laid out his suspicions as well.
He had dumped the dirty water straight onto the Divine Luo Domain's potential enemies.
The figure within the pillar of light fell silent for a moment.
A falling pin could have been heard throughout the Divine Connection Hall.
The ten realm lords' hearts rose into their throats.
After a long while, the voice sounded again.
"I understand."
"With the Domain War approaching, petty villains are indeed making trouble in the shadows."
"There is some merit to your suspicions."
At those words, relief washed over the ten realm lords.
It had worked.
The Divine Luo Domain was taking over.
"The Divine Luo Domain will send people to the Flowing Light Domain to investigate this matter."
"In the meantime, you Ten Great Dao Realms are to hold your territories, consolidate your forces, and avoid any further direct conflict with the other side, lest you suffer needless losses."
"If danger arises, you may aid one another."
"Is that clear?"
"Understood!" the ten realm lords answered in unison, their voices tinged with relief.
"You may leave."
As the words fell, the silver pillar of light slowly dissipated.
The indistinct figure at its peak vanished with it.
The light on the altar gradually dimmed.
Calm returned to the Divine Connection Hall.
Gan Tian let out a long