Empress Eris

Only two of the Azure Sword Sect's disciples who entered the Secret Realm returned safely.

The slender woman with flowing black hair and the burly man who before entering looked at Lucian arrogantly, now only had respect and fear in their eyes.

Although they had also entered the outer zone of the lake and successfully broke through to the Golden Core realm, they knew they were not his match.

So seeing Lucian was talking to the Royal Princess, they didn't dare disturb him.

Instead, they went to the Azure Sword Sect's waiting area and bowed with fists at Elder Feng and Alisa. Their faces showed a mix of excitement and lingering fear from their experiences in the Secret Realm.

"Greetings, Elder Feng, Vice Leader Alisa," they said in unison.

Elder Feng nodded, his weathered face showing relief at their safe return. "You two have done well to survive and advance. Tell me, what treasures or insights did you gain?"