The God of Darkness' expression turned solemn as he studied Yun Lintian. The superior stance from before had vanished, replaced by a calculating intensity.
"Let me ask you again," the deity said slowly. "Why have you come to this era?"
Yun Lintian met his gaze steadily. After a long moment of consideration, he finally spoke.
"I came for your power."
The throne room's shadows recoiled as if struck. The God of Darkness' eyes narrowed.
"Explain."
"Not just yours," Yun Lintian continued. "Every Primordial God's power in this era. I need them all."
A dangerous silence followed. The air grew heavy enough to crush mountains.
The God of Darkness leaned forward. "And why would you need such power?"
Yun Lintian countered with a question of his own. "Are you aware of the God of Time's true ambitions?"
The deity's fingers tightened on his throne's armrests. "I've suspected... irregularities. But nothing concrete."
