Chapter Five: The Demon Sovereign Wutian (Part Two)

"Greetings, High Priest." Ashiu, having been escorted into the High Priest's chambers by the soldiers, bowed low the moment she laid eyes upon him.

"Rise," the High Priest replied, first helping Ashiu to her feet before turning to the soldiers with a command for them to depart. "All of you, leave us. You are not to return unless summoned."

"I am uncertain as to why you have summoned me, High Priest," Ashiu said, unable to discern his intentions and voicing her query.