After he agreed, Ye Qingxuan led him toward the upper levels of the Spirit Tower. They quickly ascended the winding staircase, and along the way, he could see flickering Divine Runes all around and feel the energy draining away at a rapid rate.
"If you don't mind my asking, what exactly is going on?" Yi Tianyun asked with a frown. "Don't tell me the Netherworld Empire is attacking?"
"That's right. The Netherworld Empire is attacking," Ye Qingxuan explained. "They're already forcing their way into the grand array, tearing it apart. We've had to fully activate the Spirit Tower to hold them back, and the energy consumption is staggering. Because we're running it at full power, the Divine Runes are deteriorating at an accelerated rate. Many have already been damaged."
"Doesn't the Spirit Race have plenty of Divine Rune Masters? Can't they repair them quickly?" Yi Tianyun asked.
