Not Ready
Unaware of the conversation between the elders and Patriarch Hua, Lin Mu appeared in the space of the ring. Appearing in the dark yet 'starry' space was always a surreal experience.
The silvery streaks of spatial energy continued to move around, fading in and out of existence, while the Ethereal altar's glow could be seen in the distance. The glow was like a long pillar of light that was gently radiating out of the light.
Lin Mu flew towards the altar, knowing that Senior Xukong was waiting for him there. Upon reaching there, Lin Mu saw the strange phenomenon that was taking place there. Or more like he was forced to see it.
The strange aura coming from the altar was hard to miss. Especially the pitch black runes that kept on materializing and turning into thin needles that shot up and disappeared.
"What is going on, senior?" Lin Mu asked.