Five-colored radiance surged as the faint figure Lin Xuan had seen slowly manifested amid the upper ranks.
"No need for formalities!"
The faint figure raised a slender hand. Without waiting for anyone to offer thanks, she continued, "I have come to inform you all that a true dragon has emerged from the Five Elements Palace. I will commence the complete inheritance. To guard against unforeseen developments, you must seal off the secret grounds and allow no disturbance."
The upper ranks listened intently, then suddenly froze. Astonishment flashed in their eyes before gradually transforming into delight.
Their expressions slipped beyond their control, and their hearts thundered wildly!
"Are you certain?"
At that moment, immense pressure descended, and a vast will spread through the area.
The faint figure bowed slightly. "Reporting to the Palace Master, it is absolutely true!"
"We pay respects to the Palace Master!"
All the upper ranks rose and bowed deeply, unable to suppress the delight in their eyes.
They had not expected even the Palace Master to be alarmed. He was a terrifying existence who had already surpassed the True Immortal Realm, advancing another half-step after reaching the end of the hundred-foot pole.
"Good!"
"I never thought my Five Elements Palace would see such a day—obtaining the complete inheritance of an Imperial Weapon. Though not yet Heavenly Immortals, we shall be no worse than Heavenly Immortals!"
"Not only that. With a Heavenly Immortal's abilities to make up for his own flaws, perhaps... our Five Elements Palace may produce a supreme prodigy with an Initial Realm Dao foundation."
"Just in time. Space-Time Power has been stirring frequently. If nothing unexpected occurs, the Time-Space Divine Hall will reappear. Make your preparations. Once the new Imperial Seed succeeds, he will require your full assistance."
Even the vast voice carried a trace