Great Xia Imperial Palace.
Emperor Xia dismissed his eunuchs and palace maids for a meeting with the Five Great Immortal Sects.
In the vast palace, only six people remained, making the space feel empty.
"Fellow Daoist Yun, it's been a while."
"You flatter me."
"Fellow Daoist Qiu, I heard that you were involved in the whole affair at Hanshui City?"
"I was fortunate enough to survive."
After they all made their courteous exchanges, only the abbot of the Suspension Temple remained silent, busy practicing his Silent Zen.
Seeing that everyone had assembled, Emperor Xia laid out the topic for the day: "You all must be aware of the situation concerning Hanshui City. If it hadn't been for the unforeseen intervention of a certain individual, Great Yu likely would have secured the State Destiny."