Heaven Stele Token

Inside the command tent, everyone took their seats.

Dongfang Chen sat at the head of the table, composed and steady. His green robe lent him the authority and bearing of a Great Elder.

Several Eighth Order elders of the Dongfang Family sat to either side, including Dongfang Hong and Dongfang Long. In the first seat to Dongfang Chen's left sat someone strikingly young: Qin Tian.

Dressed in a black military uniform, Qin Tian sat straight-backed and at ease. He stood out among the older experts around him, yet showed no trace of discomfort.

Qin Tian looked around the tent, his gaze moving slowly over those present.

He recognized every face. Some had fought beside him, some had dealt with him through their families' cooperation, and some were meeting him properly for the first time.

As his gaze passed over them, many nodded to him with smiles.

Finally, he looked toward a seat farther down the left side. Dongfang Haoyue sat there. Their eyes met, and both smiled in unspoken understanding.

The tent was quiet and solemn. Everyone knew they were about to discuss the most crucial battle of their journey through the Secret Realm.

"Everyone, the final battle is nearly upon us."

Dongfang Chen spoke in a steady, clear voice. "Let me explain the situation at Heaven Stele Mountain once more."

He raised a hand, and green light glowed at his fingertips.

The grain of the wooden table stirred as if alive, rising, gathering, and taking shape. Soon, an intricately detailed mountain model stood at its center.

The model showed every ravine, cave, cliff, and change in gradient at a glance. It looked like a work of art years in the making, every detail reflecting the Dongfang Family's deep knowledge of this Secret Realm.

"This is the terrain of Heaven