Elder Shi, caught off guard by her tranquility, nodded and slowly cupped his hands in farewell, retreating from her presence.
"Star Devourer Daoist, how arrogant," Mi Ling scoffed, a hint of disdain in her voice. "He overestimates his importance. It's only a matter of time before I claim his place."
" Actually he isn't entirely wrong," a calm voice echoed through the dimly lit chamber, stirring the stillness as a man clad in flowing black robes stepped forward from the shadows.
Mi Ling furrowed her brow, a hint of frustration flickering across her features. "How so? He fails to grasp the situation in its entirety."
The man stepped further into the dim light, his expression neutral yet contemplative. "The other three major factions have forged a cunning alliance, and they've already infiltrated the Devil Realm. The Martial Rising faction and the Legion are poised to join forces."
