Duality, I.

Emperor Heavenmind.

He wore his usual dark blue and black robes and a white mask to conceal his identity.

His posture was relaxed yet authoritative. He sat with his legs wide apart and his head resting gently in one hand, almost as though he were bored by the sight before him.

"Do you mind if we have a chat?" Heavenmind asked casually.

In a fraction of a second, Mu Lingxi's defensive instincts kicked in. She condensed a dragon sword and dashed toward Heavenmind with incredible speed.

However, Heavenmind simply said, "Sit."

That one word felt like the will of the world, and almost instantly, Mu Lingxi fell to her knees as if a great force was pressing down on her body and soul.

"I only came here to make a request..." he said with a chuckle, leaning forward to get a better view of Mu Lingxi.

She was pressed against the floor with such force that she could only grunt in anger and frustration.