The Pope smiled faintly at Zhao Gang's invitation and said:
"No need."
"I know you still have work to do."
"Let's wait until all the portals are open."
"It'll be a good chance to catch up with those old fellows."
He turned to look at the cleric behind him.
The cleric nodded.
He beckoned for someone to bring the teleportation array materials.
They continued on to set up the next portal.
On the other side of the clearing.
The portal belonging to the Elves began to take shape.
The Holy Mages worked with practiced skill.
Golden magical patterns spread across the ground, runes radiating outward in rings.
Light flickered.
Kael stood in the center of the magic circle.
He raised both hands, his staff blazing with light.
He chanted an incantation.
Ancient syllables echoed.
The magic elements in the air fluctuated violently.
In just a few minutes, another enormous portal took shape.
Through it, the first thing that came into view was the immense World Tree, its top beyond sight.
The massive World Tree spread its branches, its emerald leaves gleaming in the sunlight.
Waterfalls cascaded from high above.
Inside the portal.
The Elf Queen Ellari stood at the very front.
She wore silver-white robes and a Crystal Crown.
Her features were exquisite and mature, her figure full.
Her pale blue eyes swept across the portal.
Behind her stood a host of high-ranking Elves, along with several elders Lin Mo had met before.
The Queen stepped through the portal.
Her steps were graceful, her skirts swaying.
Seeing this, Elder Muyu and the others approached and bowed.
"Welcome, Your Majesty."
Ellari nodded slightly.
Her gaze fell on Lin Mo.
A smile curved her lips.
"Sir Lin Mo, we meet again."
Her voice was rich, tempered by the passage of years.
Lin