At those words, the God King's aura changed sharply. His composure vanished, and he asked gravely, "Is this true?"
"I saw it with my own eyes. Not a word of it is false! If I have concealed anything, I am willing to receive punishment in the Cold Bone Land!
"You may search my soul to verify it, God King!" Flying Thunder assured him loudly.
The God King rose and approached Flying Thunder, bent down to help him up, and said earnestly, "Gold Envoy, you risked death to bring this news back. Heaven and earth can bear witness to your loyalty. Why would I need to search your divine soul? I believe you!"
Gratitude filled Flying Thunder's face as he pledged with ringing conviction, "I swear to serve you loyally unto death, God King!"
"Mm. Go and rest first, Gold Envoy. I will uncover the truth.
"Even if the Great Guardian has not been controlled by the Gu Race, I will keep this secret for you!" the God King said steadily.
"Thank you, God King!"
"Attendants, take the Gold Envoy to a guest room to rest!" the God King ordered.
Once Flying Thunder had been led away, the God King entered a dim hall.
With a wave of his hand, hazy ripples appeared on one wall.
Before long, Sunken Whale's figure appeared on the wall.
"God King, did you summon me?" Sunken Whale asked curiously.
The God King nodded. "An urgent matter has arisen within the clan. Please return immediately to discuss it, Great Guardian."
"What might this concern?" Surprise filled Sunken Whale's face, and he ventured an extra question.
"The Great Age is approaching. We need to accelerate our expansion among the Human Clan. Return so we can discuss a new development plan.
"Your work is a vital part of