Inside the palace, Su Yao, Lin Yu, and Zhao Ya immediately tensed, their spiritual power circulating within them as they stood on guard. Footsteps echoed through the silent hall, drawing closer, each one sounding like a drumbeat on their nerves. Su Yao gripped the Spirit Firmament Bead, its five-colored glow flickering in her palm and casting light on her grim face. Lin Yu held his sword tight, the blade vibrating with a low hum as if responding to his alertness. Zhao Ya formed hand seals, a faint blue light swirling around her as she readied a spell.
"Who could it be? Could it be related to the evil forces in this secret realm?" Zhao Ya whispered, her eyes fixed on the entrance.
Lin Yu shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice, "Whoever it is, we cannot let our guard down. Prepare for battle and react as the situation demands."
Chapter 138