Celestial Pavilion – Strategy Hall
Lan Huiqian stood before a massive sand table depicting the Ruins of Forgotten Time, surrounded by the Celestial Pavilion's elite.
"The expedition departs at dawn," she announced. "Remember—no matter what you see inside, do not stray from the group. The ruins distort both space and time."
The disciples nodded solemnly.
Just then, the doors swung open, and Jian Kun entered, his presence instantly silencing the room.
"Elder Lan," he said coolly, "may I have a word?"
Lan Huiqian gestured for the others to leave before facing him. "First Elder?"
Jian Kun's eyes gleamed with a calculating light. "This Yun Lintian... what is his true objective?"
Lan Huiqian remained composed. "He seeks knowledge about the ruins, nothing more."
