Xiao Jin and Shen Tang raced all the way to the Yunding Empire.
The palace guards recognized Shen Tang as a distinguished guest of the Sky King. Although they were unfamiliar with the male Beastman accompanying her, they dared not obstruct the pair as they appeared anxious and quickly reported the matter to the Sky King.
The Sky King, who was attending to state affairs, set aside his work immediately upon hearing of Shen Tang's arrival and hurried to greet her.
"Xiao Tang, what brings you here so suddenly?" the Sky King asked with concern. "Why didn't you inform me in advance?"
Shen Tang wasted no time on pleasantries and got straight to the point, "Mother, how is Lu Xiao doing now? What exactly happened at the Trial Ground?"
