Li Jinshuang saw a Sage arrive and frowned, her unease growing. When she looked toward Yu Sui, however, she found her staring fixedly at the people ahead, showing not the slightest worry or lingering fear.
Taking advantage of the crowd, Yu Sui sent a few Five Elements Light Cores over to eavesdrop.
The Mechanism Clan members and the Academy Sages had gathered by the shore, speaking in low voices about the strange phenomenon that had suddenly appeared at sea. Some of the Mechanical Clans' practitioners had begun setting up barriers.
Agricultural School Saint Ou Rushuang stood at the edge of the sandy shore. The chaotic Five Elements Qi at sea was reflected in her eyes as she asked gravely, "Did the Sea Stabilizing Pearl, which is responsible for stabilizing the Five Elements Qi in the sea, give any warning or show any signs of abnormality beforehand?"
Leng Rouyin turned slightly to look at Yin-Yang School Sage Wu Huaiwei, who was strolling over from behind them. "She must be the one who came after noticing something wrong with the Sea Stabilizing Pearl."
Wu Huaiwei stepped between the two of them, her gaze sweeping back and forth as she scrutinized them. "I came to Mechanism Island because of the Sea Stabilizing Pearl. What brings you two here?"
"Because of the Lan Poison, I wanted to look for some medicinal herbs, but happened to hear about the Sea Eye eruption," Ou Rushuang said.
Leng Rouyin looked ahead and replied coolly, "Coincidence." Her answer was perfunctory enough to draw the attention of both Wu Huaiwei and Ou Rushuang. Her expression remained unchanged, and she showed no sign of fluster.
Wu Huaiwei opened her hand. A dazzling pearl appeared in her palm. Inside it, azure seawater churned violently, while golden Five Elements Qi rampaged in