(The scene shifted to Azure Water Star in the Twelve Domains, Zhao Xin's hometown.)
Azure Water Star, God-Demon Continent, Imperial Capital of the Wind Moon Ancient Kingdom
Outside the gates of Zhao Mansion
"Jianni, when you get to Great Empire Academy, behave yourself. Don't go causing trouble, understand?" Zhao Gang admonished her earnestly.
"That's right. This is your first time traveling so far from home. You must take good care of yourself." Mother Zhao wiped away her tears, looking very reluctant to part with her.
"Little sister, I don't have much to give you as your older brother. This is something to protect your life. Remember, don't use it unless you're in danger." Zhao Xin was worried about his sister too, but he had matters of his own to attend to and couldn't escort her.
"Brother, your cultivation is so weak. You'd better keep it. What could happen to me at the academy?" Long Jianni shook her head.
"Ah Qi, I don't know where you got something so precious, but Jianni is right. You need it more than she does," Zhao Gang said from the side.
"Stop messing around. I said to take it, so take it. Why all the arguing?" Zhao Xin scolded her sternly.
He couldn't bear the thought of his sister getting into trouble again. He hadn't been able to protect her before, but now that he had the means, he wouldn't let anyone hurt her.
Besides, Great Empire Academy would be destroyed by an unknown force in about half a year. He'd heard that no one survived. If his sister was still at the academy then, she would surely be in grave danger.
According to the intelligence gathered by the Holy Hall, Blood Full Tower had begun to make its move. Their only trump card against