Teleportation

"...Indeed, that is why I intend to accept the Vidyadhara's invitation and settle matters with the High Elder Preceptor once and for all."

"The Vidyadhara High Elder Preceptor? Do you really trust them, or rather, given what they've done..." Xiao Xi frowned. "So, you're going there to fish for trouble?"

"Precisely. I will be going with Stelle. Given the nature of the High Elder Preceptors, they certainly won't sit idly by. The evidence I've gathered this time, combined with the incident at the Alchemy Commission, is more than enough for Jing Yuan to suppress them."

"That would be for the best. I won't accompany you this time; I promised March that I'd take her to properly tour the various sights of the Luofu." Xiao Xi wasn't worried that a mere High Elder could stir up any real trouble; she was more concerned about whether Dan Heng's state of mind would be affected.

After all, no matter the circumstances, it is always difficult for a person to fully reconcile with their past. However, judging by the current situation, Dan Heng seemed to be in quite a good state.

"Then take this." Xiao Xi produced a crystal and handed it to Dan Heng. "There is a small locator inside. Just crush it, and I will arrive in an instant. I won't interfere with the rest; once you and Stelle return, March 7th and I will take you out for a grand feast."

"Mn."

Luofu Xianzhou - Exalting Sanctum

"Come on, come on! We've been on the Luofu for so long and haven't had a chance to relax and explore properly. We have to make the most of it this time!" March 7th said excitedly, pulling Xiao Xi along.

"Let's head to the sleepless... hey, hey!" While jogging, March 7th suddenly tripped over something and nearly fell on flat ground.

"Who left this lying around? What tripped this young lady?"

March 7th picked up the object from the ground. "This is... a Light Cone? Who would just throw a Light Cone away?" March 7th looked astonished.

"This Light Cone?" Xiao Xi also realized something was wrong. "Does this Light Cone record the scene where we defeated Phantylia?"

March 7th took a closer look. "It really does! But how is that possible? There were no Memokeepers around when we fought Phantylia."

"No, I can feel it. The power level of this Light Cone is extremely high. It reminds me of Fuli, the Aeon of Remembrance..." Xiao Xi replied, sounding somewhat hesitant.

"Ah, an Aeon! But..." Before March 7th could finish her sentence, the two felt the world spin around them. When they opened their eyes again, they were already standing in the middle of the starry sky.

"Ah, this... what is going on? Is it an enemy attack?" March 7th grabbed Xiao Xi's sleeve, terrified.

"No, it doesn't feel like that..."

Just as March 7th was growing suspicious, a burst of laughter seemed to echo through the stars. Countless figures composed of masks abruptly appeared before them, accompanied by a song.

"Aha, the Aeon of Elation." Xiao Xi guessed, looking surprised.

"Heeheehee, that's right, it's me, Aha~ Little Xi-Xi."

What was with "Little Xi-Xi"? Was this what one expected from the Aeon of Elation?

"Aha... what is the meaning of luring us here with a Light Cone?" Faced with such a chaotic Aeon, Xiao Xi chose to ask directly; getting entangled with such a being would be an endless ordeal.

"To be so cold right from the start? Aha is truly heartbroken, boo-hoo." Aha switched to a crying mask. This scene, accompanied by the obviously fake sobbing, actually carried a hint of dark humor. Truly, that was Aha for you.