Apotheosis

Felicity had a confused look plastered on her face as she watched Daisy take off. She asked, "Isn't that man supposed to be outside the Source World? How did he suddenly appear here?"

Evaristus stared at Dorothy, rubbing his chin in confusion. The news gave him some hope. But if what Dorothy disclosed was untrue, he would feel a sense of dread creeping up his neck until every hair seemed to stand on end.

Dorothy shook her head. "He's very discreet in disclosing his whereabouts. If not for the present dilemma he is burdened with, he wouldn't have opened up to me."

Whenever Dorothy attempted to pry into Zen's background, he resolved to be as prudent as possible, and avoid, as far as he could, any discussion with her.

"It's okay," Felicity spoke lightly, "and it would be convenient if we recruited such an individual."

Dorothy nodded, weighing her words without surprise. "I hope Uncle Winchell can rush over in time."

Meanwhile, Daisy turned into an eerie glow that appeared to ignite as a beacon of light. She rushed over quickly into a cavern.

Inside the dim cavern was an entryway leading to the main hall where meetings were held. Winchell and Goran sat on the far end of the long table, deep in conversation, their voices hushed. It was almost too quiet to be heard by anyone.

Daisy rushed inside, her abrupt arrival drawing the attention of both men. Winchell hurried to meet her and asked, "Daisy, what makes you look so anxious?"

"The affairs in the palace keep you occupied that you neglect your own household!" Daisy scowled at her husband, her sharp tone cutting through the silence. "Have you ever considered checking up on your own son?"

"What do you mean?" Winchell wrinkled his nose, his frown deepening.

"Somebody can rescue Evaristus out of the whirlpool!" Daisy heaved a heavy sigh.

"What?"

Winchell and Goran stood very still, surprised by the news.

"But he is now at the Seven-Star Province, besieged by a group of nonhuman monsters. He would only live for five more days if you don't go save him," Daisy echoed what Dorothy just stated.

One eyebrow cocked, Winchell landed his gaze on Daisy, and he could tell from her expression that she was serious.

"The Sword Light Palace?" Goran remained silent but widened his eyes significantly.

"Have you ever heard of it, Master Goran?" Winchell asked.

Goran responded, "It's

world existed like this for a long time.

Zen's eyes flickered as he opened his eyes, slowly adapting to the natural light extending from the sun.

Almost everyone's eyes gathered on him. Zen previously stated that it was very likely for him to succeed. His words gave them assurance.

But before Laura could ask Zen, she heard a soft, rustling sound coming from outside.

Zen raised his head and blinked rapidly, raising a hand to shield his eyes from the brightness. He saw a few members of the Black Armor race flying back and forth. They scattered snow-white powder into the air, which resulted in steam forming above them.

"Apparently, they are trying to kill all of us," cried Ingram with a shaky smile, his eyes frozen on the incident in front.

The powder isolated the nearby areas, so no one had the chance to create a space channel or perform the Grand Teleportation.

"Even without this impediment, we still won't be able to leave," Laura gasped, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. Ignoring what was happening outside, she looked at Zen and asked, "How's your talk with your friend?"

Zen shared, "Someone's on his way here."

"Is he a Oneness Guard?" Laura asked again.

Zen tugged on his bottom lip, shaking his head. "I don't know. I only know that his name is Winchell Lin."

"Lin?"

After hearing the family name, Laura felt disappointment in her heart.

She hadn't heard of a Lin Clan in the Oneness Sky Palace, but when the name Winchell came up, a feeling of strange familiarity enveloped her. A light sparkled from her beautiful big, brown eyes.