"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, ladies," said X, his voice carrying a tone of mild regret as he flew towards the palace. He effortlessly carried Liang Yu and the Ant Queen in his hands, while YuYu stood perched on his broad shoulder, her balance unwavering despite their rapid movement through the sky.
"Why is that?" YuYu asked, her curiosity piqued, though a sense of foreboding began to settle in her stomach.
"Lord Shen Bao is currently in secluded cultivation," X explained, his voice devoid of emotion but filled with the weight of the information. "Even his avatar, Shen Mo, is deep in practice, preparing for the upcoming battle."