"You have failed." The voice of the Primordial Dragon Empress echoed coldly through the vast hall. "And you've even suffered a casualty..."
Her sharp nails scraped against the black stone of her throne, producing a high-pitched screech that made every soul present shudder.
Her icy gaze slid toward the Primordial Empress of Celestial Will, who calmly sipped from a teacup at her side.
Seated upon her golden throne, the second Empress seemed to have little interest in what was unfolding, though the pain in her eyes was too evident to go unnoticed.
"I-I beg your forgiveness, Empress!" The Elder of Celestial Will bowed deeply, his voice coming out weak and trembling.
"We were attacked by a mysterious expert as soon as we arrived in the secret realm! He was powerful—more powerful than Elder Chu and I combined! We had no choice but to flee in desperation!"
