Two days later, silver light suddenly erupted, and the vanished passage appeared before everyone once more.
Unlike last time, when everyone had been full of hope and believed that three Great Ascension cultivators could not possibly fail, this time, when they saw the cave radiating flickering light, their expressions became far more hesitant. The inter-realm passage now looked like a blood-filled maw ready to devour people, making them unwilling to approach it.
"Shadow, this time, we're counting on you. Once you reach the Southern Bright Continent, no matter what happens, remember to send word back immediately!" Prince Cheng said to the black-clad man standing beside him.
"This subordinate understands!" The black-clad man nodded.
"Go. I await your good news," Prince Cheng said softly.
Shadow was a trusted confidant Prince Cheng had raised since childhood, his most loyal subordinate. Sending Shadow out this time showed just how seriously Prince Cheng regarded the matter. If even Shadow could not resolve the problem, then the next time, they would likely have no choice but to send a Tribulation Transcendence cultivator.
Shadow gave Prince Cheng a slight nod, then turned into a streak of black shadow and instantly disappeared into the inter-realm passage.
As Shadow vanished into the silver light, the torn space closed once again.
I hope nothing goes wrong this time, Prince Cheng thought.
Southern Bright Continent.
Inside Origin Space.
Mu Yuyi examined the information Yuwen Yuan had sent back.
"Prince Cheng's confidant, Shadow—a Great Ascension cultivator at the peak of perfection. He excels at assassination and is Prince Cheng's most capable assistant, as well as his sharpest spear!" Mu Yuyi smiled faintly as he read the description in the intelligence report. A dazzling gleam bloomed in his sky-blue eyes.
Mu Yunshu and Mu Chen, standing nearby, looked at Mu Yuyi's gentle