"You know too that the Ancestral Land means a great deal to our human race. It enshrines the spirits of our ancestors throughout the ages and our sacred relics. Not the slightest mishap can be allowed."
"When the energy fluctuated, space became somewhat unstable too, so the Alliance decided to impose a temporary lockdown, investigate potential dangers, and have the Supreme Elders stabilize the altar."
Zhan Feng wasn't good at lying. Anyone could see the unease on his face and the stiffness of his smile.
It was absolutely not as simple as he made it sound.
"Is everything all right now?"
Jiang Shu followed up, his face displaying just the right amount of concern and "belief."
"Of course everything's fine!"
Zhan Feng gave a firm nod, a trace of pride in his voice.
"With those old ancestors around, no matter how big the storm gets, they can put it down!"
"My father went to handle it personally. It's all in good hands! Things are basically stable now. We just need another day or two to finish checking for any lingering problems, and then the lockdown can be lifted."
"It's just that, because of this, the Ancient Path's opening will be delayed by a few days. I was worried you'd be anxious, so I wanted to remind you to be a little careful these next few days. Just don't wander near the forbidden grounds."
"Once the inspection is completely finished in a few days, the lockdown will naturally be lifted. Then the War Soul Ancient Path will open, and we can get on with what we came here to do."
He picked up his teacup and drained it in a gulp, as if using the gesture to conceal something.
"Don't worry, it's a small matter. We're just playing it safe."
"Once