A servant stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Reporting to the High Priest, a coup has taken place in the Imperial Palace, and the Emperor has been imprisoned by the rebels, his fate currently unknown."
"According to the latest intelligence, three major families have revolted, and other families are striving to rescue Your Majesty. However, some mysterious figures in black have appeared, preventing them from entering the palace, and I'm afraid the situation inside... does not look good and is extremely critical."
The Sea Race High Priest Lunus did not respond, nor did he turn around.
The Beastman looked at the High Priest's back, not daring to speak further, unable to decipher his thoughts.
Twenty years ago, the High Priest had announced his seclusion from the world, focusing on cultivation, and would never step out of the Divine Hall unless faced with world-ending disasters.
The only times he secretly left were for that legendary Young Priest.
