In the vast and desolate expanse beyond the four cardinal realms, where silence and stillness reigned supreme, four enigmatic figures clad in black robes stood facing one another. Three of them were men, while the fourth appeared to be a woman.
"You claimed that the seal could not be broken," accused one of the men, his voice icy.
"There should be no known entity capable of breaching such a formidable seal," replied another man, his tone equally solemn.
"Indeed. We have maintained vigilant surveillance over all potential threats, including the Pavilion," added the third man, a hint of perplexity evident in his voice. "Our agents within the Pavilion have detected no anomalous activity."
The gaze of the first man shifted to the lone female figure, his expression a mixture of bewilderment and accusation. "Fellow Daoist Yun, are you absolutely convinced that the seal has indeed been broken?"