Lord Tianhe's invitation to a virtual meeting was accepted almost instantly.
His virtual space stretched out into an endless emerald wilderness. In the distance, the hazy silhouettes of towering ancient trees swayed, while gentle fluctuations of life energy flowed through the air.
At the center of the space stood a tea pavilion woven naturally from green vines. Lord Tianhe was already waiting inside.
In less than three breaths, two figures appeared almost simultaneously.
One wore simple white robes. His features were gentle, and his eyes were as deep as the Star Sea. It was Lord Xuanyan.
The other wore a dark battle robe. He was not particularly burly, yet carried the imposing stillness of a mountain. His gray hair hung loose, and his gaze was as sharp as a blade. This was Lord Tiange.
As the two appeared, they first glanced around, then exchanged a look. Xuanyan spoke first. "Tianhe, why did you call us over so urgently? What happened?"
Tianhe skipped the pleasantries. He gestured for the two to sit, his expression graver than either of them had ever seen. "I'll get straight to the point. I need to ask you something. Did either of you give Lin Yi a nearly complete Prototype Source Treasure and let him take it into the Secret Realm?"
"A nearly complete Source Treasure?" Xuanyan furrowed his brow and shook his head. "No. You should know how much the price of these nearly complete Prototype Source Treasures has skyrocketed lately. How could I possibly have one?"
Tiange's voice was equally solemn. "I don't have one either. What happened?"
Tianhe took a deep breath and said no more. He swept his right hand in front of him.
A clear projection unfurled over the emerald wilderness. It was footage of the decisive battle, recorded by Adeline