The Universe Around Us

Chapter 6

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Everyone left inside the Great Hall was astounded at the sudden exit of Dong Hua Dijun. It was not a normal behavior of the Former Emperor to leave without any word. Cold and intimidating as he often appeared to everyone, he still has manners to excuse himself. But today's turn of events was starting to go unexpected.

Bai Qian's eyes lingered on the spot where Dijun disappeared in thin air. He may pretend not to care, but Xiao Jiu's disappearance probably caused him to worry. She was reminded of when he came to Kunlun Mountain on the night her niece was recuperating from cutting off one of her tails. He told them that time not to  tell her the truth, that his visit was real and was not only Xiao Jiu's dream.

She let out a sigh and hoped that her niece was not in grave danger.

Ye Hua took hold of his betrothed's hand and gave it a comforting squeeze, which caused her to shift her attention back to him. "Don't overthink, Qian Qian." He gently said as she tended to do so in uncertain situations.

He recently returned to the immortal world after three years of being in a deep sleep. And the universe doesn't seem to run out of problems.

On the other side of the Great Hall, Mo Yuan and Tianjun were both silent after the unexpected departure of Dong Hua. Moments before the arrival of the frantic-looking Bai Zhen, Tianjun was discussing the particular issue that occurred in the Department of Mysteries.

Mo Yuan cleared his throat to break the trance that enveloped them. His face turned serious once more. He asked Tianjun to continue with his explanation since he still doesn't have the full grasp of the extent of the problem.

Tianjun explained to him that High Goddess Zu Ti's moonstone crystal shattered inside the room where it was stored for safekeeping. The last thing the person in charge to guard the artifact saw, before leaving to seek help, was bright light illuminated the area.

"That explains why he left." Mo Yuan said to himself as he connected the dots on the possible reason that caused Dong Hua to leave.

He only heard a few things about the short connection between Seventeen's niece and Dong Hua. Most of them were from Zhe Yan, who decided to include such information when he asked him the things he missed while he was in his very long sleep.

He paused for a while to think. Zu Ti was an ancient High Goddess who sacrificed herself to help save and protect the mortals from further calamities and deaths. She was a close friend to Shao Wan. Shao Wan.

Slightly shaking his head, he spoke. "I remember how unique and complicated Zu Ti's power was in the earlier times. Even the magical artifacts that she owned held rare capabilities that not most artifacts could do." He paused again. "And as an ancient deity myself, it would be ideal for me to take charge of this matter since I am more familiar with the magic involved."

Tianjun's eyes slightly widened in surprise at the proposal suggested by Mo Yuan. "But there is a possibility that this matter could take longer than expected to be resolved. You only came back a few years ago and have only been in seclusion for a short time. We wouldn't want to burden you, High God Mo Yuan."

"You do not have to worry about that. I'll be back in seclusion once this issue has been fixed. Although your only intent was to ask for my advice about the problem at hand, heading this matter is the best option we have." He replied.

Tianjun nodded. "We are grateful for your assistance, High God Mo Yuan." He bowed slightly to show sincerity. "I will send someone to notify the immortals in the Department of Mysteries about this in order for them to be prepared to coordinate with you in resolving this problem."