Died a Horrible Death

Inside the Starship, Chen Xia spoke with Captain Xu of the Star Spirit Clan. Their conversation was not made public.

The signal from the camera on his forehead had been cut.

This was a secret discussion.

But Chen Xia was the Holy Lord. He had the final say.

If he agreed, that was essentially enough.

After all, it was not a bad thing. It would greatly benefit the Federation.

"Holy Lord Chen is out!"

"Holy Lord!"

"Holy Lord Chen, how did it go? Are you all right?"

Nidhogg, Xu Gao, Ariana, and the others crowded around Chen Xia as he emerged from the light, peppering him with questions.

The main reason was that they had seen the opening in the light begin to heal without anyone noticing.

Chen Xia had been inside for a long time, and none of them knew what had happened.

Now he had come through the fully restored light holding a card. They were all astonished.

Chen Xia looked at them and nodded. "It's all right now."

He glanced back at the light. Deep beneath the sea, he could make out the lower portion of the Starship through it, embedded in the rock.

The Starship was not large, but the world inside it was vast.

"Holy Lord Chen, what exactly was in there? Were there any living beings?"

Nidhogg and the others were burning with curiosity. The feed had cut off, leaving them with no idea what had happened inside.

Their curiosity ran deep, especially after so many years spent researching this place.

Never getting an explanation had left a thorn lodged in their hearts. It had always gnawed at them.

Chen Xia's expression turned grave as he faced them. "Everyone, head back first."

"Holy Lord—"

"Head back first. I'll tell you afterward. Let's go."

"Yes!"