Despite his eagerness, the emperor's goal appeared as limpid as water to him: to get help for whatever plagued him. If not, he wouldn't have stationed such powerful guardians to protect his treasures. In fact, no one in his right mind would challenge them, and something told him they were more powerful than Tianlong.
'The other disciples will scramble to the projections to get clues. I can't waste time thinking!'
Without wasting a second, he rushed to the closest individual, a woman wearing a silk robe glistening a warm vermillion. He observed the delicate petal of the lotus tattooed on her forehead as he cupped his fist and smiled.
"Hello. I'm here to take your test, miss."
The woman observed him, her expression unreadable as all the projections turned in unison.
He frowned at their reactions and instant glares. 'Is it the wrong approach?'
Fortunately, they all cupped their fists and bowed slightly before the woman spoke.
