Elders Meeting

The explosion of force and the lingering energy from the portal drew the attention of the entire Shao family. One by one, their strongest members arrived at the scene, their expressions a mix of shock and wariness.

Meanwhile, Yan Jin stood at the back, arms crossed, quietly observing everything through his soul sense.

"Shao Han! What is the meaning of this?" A voice filled with authority rang out. An elder, clearly the most influential among them, pointed at the shattered remains of the beast and the stabilized portal.

"First Elder!" Shao Han acknowledged him with a slight bow, his eyes signaling that they should first contain the situation before discussing anything further.

"Anyone who is not required here, leave immediately. The Stone Garden is sealed until further notice," the First Elder declared.