After Zi Ji was gravely injured, Di Tian and the others swiftly brought her to Gu Yuena's place of recovery.
Several figures stopped at the entrance and did not proceed any farther.
Di Tian supported Zi Ji's bloodstained body and stood at the front.
A hole ran clean through Zi Ji's chest. Blood had already dyed most of her clothes crimson, and her breathing was so faint it was almost imperceptible.
Xiong Jun, King of Ten Thousand Monsters, Scarlet King, and the other Ferocious Beasts followed close behind, but they all consciously stopped at the lakeside.
The area ahead was the Silver Dragon King's place of recovery.
Without being summoned, even the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts were not permitted to intrude.
Di Tian gently laid Zi Ji on a smooth bluestone, then turned toward the center of the lake and bowed respectfully.
"Master, Zi Ji was severely wounded while undergoing her tribulation and is in critical condition. I beg you to save her."
His deep, respectful voice echoed across the open lake.
A moment later, the water at the entrance slowly began to spin, forming a small vortex.
From the center of the vortex, silver-white Soul Power surged forth, gentle and sacred.
Like tender hands, that elemental force gently lifted Zi Ji's body into the air and slowly carried her toward the depths of the lake's center.
A cold, majestic voice came from deep within the lake.
"Leave Zi Ji to me. You may withdraw."
Upon hearing this, Di Tian bowed once more.
"Yes, Master."
He straightened and glanced at Zi Ji's figure as she vanished into the heart of the lake, wrapped in elemental power. Then he turned and strode away.
Xiong Jun, King of Ten Thousand Monsters, Scarlet King, and the others followed him out of the Core