However, when the order was issued, Divine Lord Tanya Quinn flatly refused to carry it out.
She stated bluntly that the Three-Realms Joint Army cannot be dissolved, because His Majesty formed this army for a special purpose.
As for what that purpose is, it cannot be made public for now.
Moreover, Qilin Divine Lord Soren Lann also opposed the dissolution, and his stance was equally firm.
...
"Outrageous!" The Celestial Empress swept her sleeve, smashing porcelain all over the floor. "The Three-Realms Joint Army is obviously something the Celestial Emperor created for Sean Shaw! And now they're telling me there are 'reasons that can't be disclosed'!"
"Aunt," said Leo Li, "In my opinion, Cangwu and Radiant Palace are up to no good. They're trying to use Sean Shaw to split Drake Abyss! To weaken our power."
"It's all that bastard's fault!" the Celestial Empress said hatefully.
Leo Li thought for a moment, then asked, "Aunt, is the Second Prince fully recovered?"
"Yes, he came back a few days ago and is completely healed," said the Celestial Empress. "Quentin Lian really knows his stuff."
"Good thing he's healed. Otherwise, if we ever upset Quentin Lian, he might refuse to treat the Second Prince again," said Leo Li.
The Celestial Empress looked at him, "Do you have any ideas?"
"I think that Clarity Charm could be put to use..." Leo Li whispered a few words in the Empress's ear.
But the Celestial Empress shook her head, fear flashing across her face. "What if Bianca Whitefan strikes? Who could withstand it? Haven't you heard—the Kee Clan Chief couldn't even get a single move in against her, and that was just her phantom."
"But don't forget, Drake Abyss has the Mirror of Truth! No fiend-spirits can get in!"
The Celestial Empress's eyes lit up. She slapped her thigh, "How could I forget about that treasure!"
Leo Li smiled.
Two hundred thousand years ago, the Mirror of Truth only guarded the main gateway to Drake Abyss.
It couldn't protect the entrances to the Ancient Divine Realm or the Primeval Ruins.
But later, Emperor Ray Quinn realized there was a loophole, so he upgraded the Mirror of Truth—now its divine power covers all of Drake Abyss. No matter which entrance, fiend-spirits can't get in.
...
Ever since the Celestial Emperor's accident, Ryan started having nightmares—visions of Genesis Bolt, hellfire, and corpses charred by thunder.
Even during the day, he was often distracted and nearly made a grave mistake.
When Lian-Lian brought it up, Lucia started to worry about him.
That day, she was at the Spirit Alliance when she got a Messenger Charm from Lian-Lian.
Lian-Lian was crying, saying Ryan had suddenly collapsed during training and wouldn't wake up.
Even worse, his pulse kept getting weaker! But Lian-Lian couldn't figure out what was wrong at all. She asked Lucia what to do.
Lucia felt numb all over but forced herself to stay calm. "What about Adrian?" she asked.
"Senior Sister, I can't figure it out either!" Adrian Drake was right beside her.
"You two, ask Divine Lord Tanya Quinn to get a talisman master—and a Hex Master!" Lucia said. "I'll come with Father God right away."
Just then, Henry Xiao chimed in on the Messenger Charm: "Lucia, come over from the Ancient Divine Realm. I'll have them open the passage for you."
Lucia replied, "Awesome! I'll thank you properly later!"
She immediately notified Quentin Lian.
But Quentin Lian was already in the Lower Realm and would need some time to reach Drake Abyss.
So Lucia didn't wait for him. She went alone, teleporting from the Spirit Alliance to the Ancient Divine Realm.
Henry Xiao was waiting for her at the Drake Abyss Portal Array. When he saw her, he hurried her along.
As soon as she teleported into Drake Abyss, the glow from the Teleport Array hadn't even faded before a Prison Halo snapped shut around Lucia.
She looked around at the faces nearby: Jason Xiao, Leo Li.
And even Third Prince Nathan Xiao, who 'can't return without an imperial decree.'