"I've been thinking about this, Master," Wu Ling said. "Hall Master Bian in my sect has outlined different paths to leverage my ability as a shapeshifter. I've been trying to think about which of the options she outlined feels the most useful to me. She did say that I should eventually learn all of them, but I think my first choice should help me overcome my immediate challenges."
"While the paths outlined by your Hall Master are not poor options for many cultivators, you would do well to discard all of them," the Immortal Empress said firmly. Her voice landed on Wu Ling like the Mandate of Heaven, so firm was her will that he was terrified of defying her orders. His heart shivered at the notion of defying Hall Master Bian Xing's intentions but his very soul felt like collapsing at the idea of defying his Master!
