Alex watched Bladedance and Battlesage stand atop the formation from a distance, with many beasts surrounding them. He saw his Master give him a silent nod, and Alex gave a nod back.
The formation activated and in a flash of light, followed up by a maelstrom of energy, both of the two were teleported away.
The formation lay vacant afterward as the two were now gone to the Sacred Lotus Dominion.
Alex let out a breath he had been holding for some time. He laughed a little and said, "She really put me in a bind with what she did. I now only have 30 years to return."
"We'll be done by that time, brother," Pearl said. "I promise."
"I hope so."
Bai Jingshen spoke up. "Well, if it is any consolation, you have a few more years than just 3 decades," he said.
Alex turned toward Bai Jingshen with a confused look. "What do you mean?" he asked.
"Just that it might take a bit longer for these people to get to their destination," Bai Jingshen said.
