Liang's smile vanished in an instant, his previously warm expression hardening, "Why don't you just come out and say what you're really thinking, senior brother? No need for this boring game."
Tian Shu's demeanor shifted decisively, the lightness of earlier fading into a gravity. "Brother Liang, what are your plans for ascension?"
The question hung heavy in the air, an echo of previous conversations. Liang's eyes narrowed, the flicker of annoyance barely masked by a façade of contemplation. Deep within, a mix of uncertainty and ambition churned, but he held his thoughts close, unwilling to reveal too much.
Tian Shu raised an eyebrow, a hint of impatience breaking through. "There's no need to ponder so deeply; our choices are limited."
He continued, his voice taking on a grave tone, "Right now, the origin domain is engulfed in chaos. It's not just any conflict; it's a high-stakes battle among the realm's top-tier experts."
