"It's been five days, and Althea hasn't come to Black Forest Mountain yet. Has she discovered that there is something wrong with the news we sent out? What do you commanders think?" Morwen asked, her voice sharp with impatience.
"It's possible, just wait three more days," one of the commanders responded cautiously.
"After three days, if Althea still doesn't step foot here, we will infiltrate the city, set up a formidable formation, and eliminate her by force!" the third commander suggested, his expression darkening with deadly resolve.
Morwen's eyes burned with relentless killing intent. "Very well, then kill Althea in three days. Let her regret ever hearing of Black Forest Mountain!"
.....
Three days later, under the cloak of night, Althea gently opened her eyes and emerged from her state of deep cultivation.
Her brow furrowed slightly, her expression growing serious and regal.
