In the hall of the ancient and weathered Primordial Origin Sect, the incense smoke curled upwards, and the oil lamps blazed brightly.
A set of five glass lanterns was arranged in a star pattern in a corner, emanating a serene aura with a cloud-like mist swirling inside them.
Suddenly, the mist within one of the lanterns surged and disrupted the harmony, covering the flame inside until it died out with a soft puff.
A wisp of smoke floated upward as a middle-aged man in white, who was sitting cross-legged under the sacred tablet, suddenly opened his eyes.
He turned slowly towards the lanterns in the corner, spotting the rising smoke.
With alarm, he leapt to his feet and rushed over to inspect the lanterns.
Upon confirming the situation, he quickly turned and dashed away.
Before long, he returned with a few elderly companions.
They examined the lanterns, and one of them said in a grave voice, "It's Guan Wen."
The leading elder stated, "The daily reports from the Imperial Capital have always said everything is proceeding smoothly. The Parent-Child Talismans cannot connect across realms. Send someone in person to ask Qinghe what is going on."