The third stone

The man in the white robe was named Nian Deng, the Governor of the Silver Feather Army, and also the Commander of this massive Fleet.

Just one hour later, Nian Deng boarded a small spacecraft and arrived at Ruyi City, where he met Bai Zhongqi.

The moment Nian Deng truly beheld Bai Zhongqi, his display was as exaggerated and excited as it had been during the video call. He did not act like an ordinary Iridium Star citizen but directly knelt at Bai Zhongqi's feet, which even startled Bai Zhongqi. The white-robed Silver Feather warriors following Nian Deng did the same, performing a special kneeling ritual of the Silver Feather Army, reserved for one person only — the Chancellor.

With legs joined together, their upper bodies lay straight on the ground, their hands placed apart on either side of their heads, four fingers closed together with thumbs pointing upwards. While kneeling, their eyes were closed.