Once out the door, Su Chen followed behind the Hall Master without a word.
The Hall Master walked ahead, just as disinclined to speak. They proceeded in silence, drawing quite a few sidelong glances along the way.
Their destination was the Bronze Tower, a place Su Chen had visited before.
The plaza wasn't very crowded, but a number of people had gathered before the Ancient King Stele, apparently trying to see if they could gain its recognition.
Only after they entered the Bronze Tower and were enveloped by darkness did specks of starlight begin to gleam in the void.
This Hall Master Wen, Venerable Qin Yun's brother-in-law, finally spoke his first words, his voice utterly flat. "Copper Spirit, retrieve the Holy Profession. Target—Star Seed, Su Chen."
"Retrieving Holy Profession, verifying authorization..." A gentle voice echoed through the vast darkness.
"Spirit Hall Master Wen Jing, Star Seed Su Chen. Authorization verified."
