Day broke.
Huang's drunkenness faded, and his usual cold demeanor returned. Seated on the Throne in the Palace, he gently rubbed his temples as he considered what to do about the continent that had fired a Sky-Piercing Pillar at them.
They had fired only one.
It felt less like a sneak attack and more like a provocation, or perhaps... a declaration of war.
Judging by the other continent's course, its destination was most likely the Eternal Night Continent as well, putting its objective in conflict with his.
Inside the Palace.
His Trusted Aides stood quietly on either side, waiting for Huang's orders.
Silence filled the hall.
After a long silence.
Huang finally spoke slowly.
"Since they've shown their hand, their objective must be the same as ours: that treasure on the Eternal Night Continent. They say whichever faction obtains that exotic treasure will rise rapidly."
"We weren't certain before. We were worried it might just be a rumor."
"But if someone else shares our objective, and a human continent at that, it lends credibility to the information. That's good news for us."
"Pass down my orders."
"Full speed ahead. We need to reach the Eternal Night Continent sooner."
Xiangyang also stood in the Palace, at the end of the line of Trusted Aides, his head lowered without a word. His mission had been to infiltrate the Wasteland Clan, and he had accomplished it. All that remained was to wait patiently for the Mortal Domain to contact him.
He had no idea how they would contact him without a Message Talisman.
But his boss had said that the Mortal Domain would contact him when necessary. At all other times, he needed to do nothing but remain undercover. "Qi Night-Opening People Continent."
Inside the Underground Conference Room, a group of advisers stood