The newcomer was none other than Mo Yun.
Mo Yun dispensed with pleasantries and spoke directly.
"On the senior's orders, I have an immense opportunity to offer, but it comes with equally immense danger. I wonder if you dare accept."
Wu Qi's pupils contracted slightly.
He had naturally received Lord Liu Yuan's message as well and knew that the senior would send three teams beyond the domain.
He simply had not expected Mo Yun to approach him first.
"Please explain, fellow Daoist. As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse."
Mo Yun explained the mission.
"This undertaking is fraught with danger." Mo Yun looked at him, his voice calm.
"Although Lord Liu Yuan has already ordered everyone to cooperate with our operation."
"Whether you go is entirely voluntary. I will not force you."
"I came to you because we are old acquaintances, and I trust you."
Silence fell over the great hall.
Wu Qi's mind raced as he weighed the benefits against the risks.
The risks were plain to see.
Danger lurked everywhere in the Chaos Void. One careless move could mean the destruction of both body and soul.
But the opportunity was equally alluring.
This mission had come directly from the senior. Its importance went without saying.
If he could complete it, that achievement would surely raise his standing in the senior's eyes another notch.
"Fellow Daoist Mo Yun," Wu Qi said with difficulty, "this... is too dangerous."
"I know." Mo Yun nodded. He turned his hand over, and a dark-gold talisman appeared in his palm.
"This is a life-saving treasure bestowed by the senior."
The instant Wu Qi saw the talisman, his breath stopped.
He recognized it!
This was a supreme treasure personally refined by the senior.
A single one was enough to drive