The atmosphere inside Azure Heaven Sect had begun changing.
Even the ocean winds felt heavier lately.
Meetings between elders increased almost daily, scouts moved constantly between southern territories, and Divine Beast representatives arrived more frequently than before. Rumors of demonic movement near the outer borders of Kumari Kandam had spread quietly through the sect.
Most disciples did not know the full truth yet.
But the higher-ups did.
And Feng Xia, as royalty of the Vermillion Phoenix lineage was naturally dragged into endless discussions.
The memory showed enormous halls filled with tense voices.
Maps spread across jade tables.
Sect elders arguing over defense lines.
Dragon representatives discussing sea route collapses.
White Tiger envoys speaking about disappearing patrol groups near the western forests.
Meanwhile, Feng Xia herself sat slumped against her chair with utterly exhausted eyes.
