Several days later, in the Azure Spirit Realm.
Three figures radiating the powerful aura of late Hunyuan Wuji silently appeared in the square before the Realm Lord's Hall.
They were Mo Ying, Fenxin, and Mo Yun, whom Liu Yuan had urgently summoned back.
The three exchanged glances, each seeing a trace of gravity and confusion in the others' eyes.
They had been enjoying the pleasures of ruling as local emperors over their own "fiefs," only to be recalled by an urgent order from Liu Yuan. Unease was inevitable.
They did not know whether this meant fortune or disaster.
Just then, Liu Yuan stepped out of the void.
"Sorry for the wait, you three."
"You are too kind. We pay our respects to Lord Liu Yuan." The three hurriedly bowed.
"No need for formalities."
Liu Yuan waved a hand. Without any further pleasantries, he got straight to the point.
"I summoned you back because there is an extremely important mission I need to entrust to you."
At the words "extremely important," all three felt their hearts rise into their throats.
Even their breathing unconsciously grew quieter.
They knew a trial—or perhaps an opportunity as vast as the heavens—had arrived.
"Please give us your orders, my lord. We would not refuse even if it meant dying ten thousand deaths!" Mo Yun immediately spoke on their behalf.
Liu Yuan nodded and recounted Zhou Ming's orders and the purpose of this journey to the three in full.
"...That is the situation."
"Your mission is to leave the Flowing Light Domain and head to the area surrounding the Divine Asura Domain. At any cost, obtain accurate information about the realm war."
Liu Yuan's voice grew exceptionally grave.
"On this journey, you may face death. Do you have the courage to accept?"
A realm war!
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