This matter involved far too much. Even a power on the Mechanical Race's level had to treat it with caution.
The elder on the right, however, raised an objection.
"That won't do. The various races are already worked up. Approaching them rashly could backfire. We should gather more evidence first."
The central elder's crystal core flashed several times before he finally reached a decision.
"Activate the Truth Protocol. Investigate this matter with all our strength, but keep a low profile until conclusive evidence emerges."
"Also, send people to ensure Jiang Shu's safety."
Protect Jiang Shu?
The spider-shaped mechanical being was deeply confused.
As far as he knew, the Mother had extended an olive branch to Jiang Shu the very first time she saw him. But Jiang Shu had refused to join them, so the Mother had resolved to kill him.
The Mother's will was the Mechanical Race's supreme command. So why would an elder at the Venerable Realm issue an order completely at odds with hers?
"Because the Mother needs a blade—a blade sharp enough to cut through anything!"
The central elder's voice rang with a metallic edge.
"Besides, in her final moments, the Mother sent him a message. That means she trusted him."
Those few words were enough to dispel every doubt.
The decision was quickly relayed to the Mechanical Race within the Deep Space Sea.
A squad of mechanical warriors disguised as ordinary cultivators quietly left their base and began searching for Jiang Shu.
Within the Silent Abyss, Jiang Shu's peace of mind remained undisturbed by events outside. He continued sitting cross-legged on the jade platform, watching the Heart of Space slowly revolve in his dantian.
Through this supreme treasure, he could sense spatial fluctuations within a thousand li.
"Someone's coming."
Jiang Shu suddenly opened his eyes and