She looked at Evan Lin, who gave her a reassuring nod—only then did she feel confident.
Lily Liang didn't refuse again. She stepped forward, carefully examining the Abyssal Sphere.
"So... how do I do this?"
Lily Liang was confused and asked.
We don't really know, but I guess you just put your hand on it.
The Rowe Patriarch spoke gently.
It's just a try, really.
In the past, Ancient-Martial patriarchs had tried brute force to crack it open.
But every attempt ended in failure.
Even the old patriarchs who reached Heavenly Phenomenon tried their best, but couldn't scratch the Abyssal Sphere. Eventually, everyone gave up on brute force.
At this point, there was nothing left to say.
Congratulations, Rowe Patriarch.
The Tan Patriarch rose and looked toward the Rowe Patriarch.
As soon as he spoke, the Jiang Patriarch also stood and nodded at the Rowe Patriarch: "As agreed, your Rowe clan juniors will try for the heavy treasure first."
But as previously agreed, my daughter Jenna Jiang, Tan clan's Kevin Tan, and the Qin Patriarch's children may attempt alongside the winner.
"Understood," the Rowe Patriarch replied.
His mood was complicated as he looked at Evan Lin, his expression full of respect.
Evan Lin glanced at the Abyssal Sphere, then turned and returned to his seat.
Though the artifact came from a Mysterious Ruin and might be tied to Immortal Lords, Evan Lin wasn't in a hurry.
If the so-called chosen one really claimed it here, that would just be destiny.
Evan Lin himself wasn't sure what the artifact really was.
Blessing or curse—nobody could say.
Might as well wait.
Lily Liang, you're basically part of House Rowe now—so you go first.
The Rowe Patriarch looked at Lily Liang, who stood nearby.
His words startled Lily Liang. She wasn't a Rowe by blood—even though she lived with House Rowe, she wasn't really family.
Now, the Rowe Patriarch was asking her to go first—it wasn't exactly by the book.
She glanced at the others.
None of the other clans objected.
No one from House Rowe raised any objections either.