Insights

This was the first time Guen had seen his fellow disciples other than King Bahou and King Kongxi. Most maintained human forms, with only the Seventh Senior Brother possessing the physical body of the Salong Race, a top-tier reproductive race famous throughout the universe.

"Alright, it is rare for all of you to gather together," Venerable Tanshi's raspy voice echoed. "This time is different, so we shall skip the pleasantries."

Venerable Tanshi pointed a finger, and a ray of light struck Guen, drawing the attention of all the disciples: "This is my newly accepted disciple. You senior brothers may not have met him yet, so let us make the introductions now. There will be plenty of time and opportunities in the future. He has done very well; while I have bestowed some rewards upon him, they were well-deserved."

"Between fellow disciples, you may interact more, or even seek guidance. Do not feel that it is a loss of face."

"Yes, Teacher."

"I would actually like to ask our junior brother for some guidance on secret methods regarding illusions." The Fourth Senior Brother possessed a masculine appearance but a feminine body, and his words were resonant, carrying far across the temple.

Venerable Tanshi nodded before speaking seriously: "I have just awakened from a state of enlightenment and received some not-so-good news. A Universe Master of our human race has been ambushed by the Monster Race and other groups. He is severely injured, and had it not been for timely rescue, he might have even fallen."

Venerable Tanshi dropped a bombshell, leaving almost no one in the temple able to make a sound—or more accurately, unable to speak at all.

Only then did Venerable Tanshi raise his voice, speaking clearly: "This is an unprecedented chaotic situation, not just for you and me,