The grand hall of the Shamrock Sanctuary Palace was unusually crowded.
Dozens of people stood inside in small groups, speaking among themselves in hushed voices.
Their expressions ranged from curiosity to confusion, with occasional glances toward the entrance.
Almost everyone present was either a direct subordinate of Aksai or a core member of Emerald Cove Island's administration.
Most of them were Spirit cultivators.
The seven Experts of Emerald Cove Island had also been summoned.
Ruan.
Shuan.
Ivy.
Violet.
Zara.
Goren.
Vienna.
The seven stood together near the front of the hall, their expressions calm on the surface but noticeably more serious than usual.
They weren't the only powerful cultivators present.
Two women were seated at the front of the hall, near the throne-like chair.
Both were Lords.
More precisely, they were initial-stage Core Formation Lords Jina and Naisha.
For almost everyone in the hall, their identities were a complete mystery.
