“Are you the mysterious cultivator using the Telhervo Holy Site as a temporary base?”

The Celestial Sage fixed James with a piercing gaze. “May I know why you’ve asked to see us?”

The Earthly Sage also stared at James, an unreadable emotion in her eyes.

“You’ve received Emperor Caden’s orders, haven’t you?” James asked directly. “Most sects and groups from various Genesis Worlds have obeyed. Why isn’t Skynet following suit?”

The Celestial Sage’s frown deepened. “Why should this concern you when you live in seclusion, sir?”

James chuckled. “You could say we’re just fulfilling our duties after receiving help from Emperor Caden. Why do you think he had us transferred here to begin with?”

The Celestial Sage opened his mouth to respond, but the Earthly Sage stopped him.

Her eyes locked onto James, who looked entirely different at the moment.

The Earthly Sage snickered. “You’re probably unaware of the type of relationship Skynet shares with the Jademora Empire. We are allies, not a t