"Talismans?"
At last, a trace of emotion entered that voice.
"Talismans suspected of containing Da Luo power?"
"My lord, that is our suspicion as well," Gantian answered respectfully.
"The level of that power is far beyond our ability to fathom."
"Moreover, the other party acts without any restraint. Their purpose seems to be plundering fortune."
"We suspect that a faction from another great domain wishes to infiltrate us before the Realm War begins and probe the strengths and weaknesses of our Divine Asura Domain."
Gantian laid out his own conjecture as well.
He splashed the dirty water directly onto the Divine Asura Domain's potential enemies.
The figure within the pillar of light fell silent for a moment.
Inside the Divine Communication Hall, a falling pin could have been heard.
The ten Realm Lords' hearts rose into their throats.
Only after a long while did that voice sound again.
"I am now aware of this matter."
"With the Realm War imminent, there are indeed petty villains stirring up trouble in the shadows."
"Your conjecture has some merit."
At those words, all ten Realm Lords felt their hearts ease.
It had worked.
The Divine Asura Domain had taken over.
"The Divine Asura Domain will dispatch people to the Flowing Light Domain to investigate this matter."
"In the meantime, your Ten Great Dao Realms are to defend your respective territories and draw your forces back. Do not engage the other party directly again, lest you suffer unnecessary losses."
"If danger arises, you may aid one another."
"Understood?"
"We understand!" the ten Realm Lords answered in unison, a note of relief in their voices.
"You may withdraw."
As those words fell, the silver pillar of light began to dissipate slowly.
The indistinct figure at its summit vanished with it.
The light upon the altar