The heavy golden token fell through the clouds, glowing with imperial crimson light.
Shen Qiaoqiao did not flinch as the artifact whistled down toward her. She extended the white dragon-jade scanner with steady hands, holding the receiving tray perfectly level.
CLACK!
The octagonal token clicked firmly into the scanner’s reading slot with a crisp metallic snap.
A sharp chime echoed across the entire sky above Taichu Sanctuary City.
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
A brilliant blue light surged out from the dragon-jade terminal. It coiled around the golden dragon seal, sinking deep into the intricate imperial blood runes carved along its edges.
Up on the battleship prow, Sima Kuang folded his arms and smirked with haughty condescension.
