The air within the Ancient Shrine was thick with the weight of accumulated time, causing both Lu Chen and Huo Yao to draw breath with soft caution. The illusory figure gradually solidified into an elder draped in white robes; his expression was benevolent yet radiated an undeniable authority.
"Who are you..." Huo Yao began, unable to help herself, but Lu Chen gently pulled her back a fraction.
The elder smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over the two of them before resting finally upon the Golden Scepter in Lu Chen's hand. "Children, there is no need to be nervous. I harbor no ill intent. I have simply been waiting for your arrival."
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