Stone sculptures of mythical beasts and birds from fables and legends encircled the Samsara Square. As they always had, their emotionless eyes laid witness to everything that had ever taken place in the center of the square. Constantly guarding, constantly watching.
The clouds above the square shimmered. A pillar of light shot down to the ground and then five figures emerged.
Meng Qi had barely recovered from the disorienting sensation when the grand rumbling voice of the Dominator of the Six Samsara rang out.
"The State of Chen was ravaged by turmoil. Despite the continuity of your teachings, the virtues of Compassion and Impartial Love were not practiced with efficacy. You have failed in your objective to fully spread the teachings of your choosing. Two thousand five hundred Karma Points have been forfeited from each member. There shall be no evaluation."
