"Mm." Himeko pulled everyone back from their awe at the Vortex Core's wondrous sights:
"Set up the [Trailblaze] beacon and establish contact with the outside world."
Previously, the [Realm Anchors] Yan Huan and Dan Heng had set up had been unable to contact the outside world due to the barrier surrounding this world. But now, with the cycle broken, things were different.
As traitors to the Garden of Recollection and The Family respectively, Black Swan and Sunday tacitly moved farther away. They stood at the edge of a shifting field of starlight, deliberately avoiding the beacon's core area to avoid any suspicion.
Himeko planted a Realm Anchor in the most stable and tranquil region of the Genesis Vortex Heart. The device emitted a soft, continuous hum, like the heartbeat of something awakening.
She skillfully adjusted the communication frequency. Her voice was clear and steady as it pierced through the barriers of space:
"The Star Rail Express has landed. If you can receive this message, please reply immediately. Over."
Before long, Fu Xuan's small projection appeared through the Realm Anchor, its image flickering faintly amid the energy currents.
"This is the Xianzhou Alliance. Communications are normal."
Immediately afterward, Aventurine's figure gradually materialized, his projection solidifying.
"The Interastral Peace Corporation. Communications are normal."
"Hm? Aventurine?" Himeko raised her brow slightly, somewhat surprised.
"When did you leave? Is Yan Huan's body all right now?"
"Of course. When I handle something, you can rest easy." Aventurine smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping across the Vortex Core scenery around Himeko.
"The Galaxy Rangers haven't responded? That's normal enough. I just didn't expect The Family to remain silent at such a critical moment."
Madam Jade's elegant, composed figure also quietly appeared. Her words were gentle, yet carried unquestionable sharpness.
"Indeed. They truly aren't taking Penacony's independent directors