Chuan City.
Thick bolts of lightning filled the sky.
It was as though a massive hand of lightning had seized the heavens, with thunderclaps rumbling from time to time.
The Thunder Lord's dwelling place.
After roaming throughout the Xia Kingdom, it had ultimately returned to this mountain of lightning.
At this moment.
A thousand miles away.
A steel-forged safe zone stood tall, splitting the forest in two. At its summit, lightning rods formed from over a dozen spirit crystals glimmered with a faint radiance.
It was a temporary base built by the Spirit Association.
At this moment,
Three figures stood in the base's surveillance hall.
They each carried themselves differently.
There were men and women among them, all dressed in Spirit Association uniforms. Their gazes were sharp as blades as they watched the churning Thunder Sea on the screen.
They were all special-grade commissioners of the Spirit Association, individuals of lofty status and formidable strength.
"Can we invite the Lord of Metal to come discuss this? The Thunder Lord is in upheaval."
Standing at the front of the commissioners before the surveillance screen, Hai Xuan spoke in a low voice, her eyes deep.
She had been sent by headquarters to persuade the Thunder Lord. After absorbing many water spirit crystals, her strength had now reached the High Star level of Ghost Axe.
She held an influential position within the Spirit Association. Her long robes stirred without wind, and though her tone was calm, it carried an innate authority.
"I'm afraid not, Lady Hai Xuan. The Lord of Metal has already left the Xia Kingdom." Another male commissioner shook his head with a bitter smile.
"I see."
Hai Xuan's brows drew together slightly.
She nodded faintly.
She understood.
She raised an arm, spread her fingers, and lifted her hand slightly toward