Thea asked indignantly, “Who are you trying to scare? Why won’t you let us go to the Wuia Palace? I’m starting to question your sincerity to work with me.”

Emperor Xanthakos’ expression shifted dramatically. He said hurriedly, “The Wuia Palace is unlike Xanthakos Temple. It’s riddled with countless formations and is heavily guarded by powerful figures. It’s the supreme symbol of the Greater Realms.

“If you go there and cause trouble, it won’t just be a matter of escaping. You’ll completely alert the enemy, and the Waitara Path’s followers will come after you, especially Lord Goyo.”

Xanthakos moved closer to Thea and whispered, “If you get into trouble, should my sect save you or not? If we don’t, the Divine Marius and James won’t forgive us. However, we’re not ready for a confrontation as it will ruin our grand plans.”

Thea narrowed her eyes slightly, remaining silent. She understood that the ‘grand plan’ Xanthakos referred to was not about preventing the return of the Waitara Pat