The inspector steadied himself in midair, respect appearing on his face as he carefully presented the phoenix hairpin in his hand. Then he bowed and said, "Inspector Zhang Hao pays his respects to Lightning Master Xiao and Princess Zixia!"
Princess Zixia accepted the phoenix hairpin and ordered, "True Person Xiao Hua, Grand Master of the Creation Sect, has issued a decree. The World-Ending Mayflies are still in their infancy. If the Three Great Continents and Four Seas wish to emerge victorious from the world-ending battle, we must seize the initiative and strike first. Send word to the Immortal Palace, Dragon Island, Great Sacred Hall, and Thunder Sound Temple. From this day forth, according to the agreement of the Peach Blossom Banquet, they are to begin the war within their respective defensive regions!"
"Yes, this general understands!" Zhang Hao did not dare delay. His body flickered as he prepared to fly away, but Princess Zixia added, "True Person Xiao is presently traveling throughout the Three Great Continents in search of a method to annihilate the Mayflies. He cannot send messages to the Sovereigns of the various teachings himself. Please ask His Majesty the Immortal Emperor to handle it!"
"This general will report it truthfully. On behalf of all living beings under heaven, this general also thanks True Person Xiao for his toil!" After bowing, Zhang Hao transformed into a streak of lightning and departed.
Xiao Hua frowned. "Xin Xin, the flow of time in the Immortal Palace differs from that of the Three Great Continents. Wouldn't sending messages back and forth waste a great deal of needless time?"
"Rest easy, Xiao Lang!" Princess Zixia covered her lips and smiled. "The speed of a message depends on the importance of its contents, and also on who sends it! Xiao Lang's name now