In the moment that the Blood Ancestor and the three Heavenspan Battleships appeared in front of the headquarters of the Sky River Court, the entire Heavenspan River seemed to go quiet.
At first no one from either side said a thing. They only looked at each other, gazes burning with killing intent.
Whether it was the Sky River Court or the River-Defying Sect, neither could be considered in the right or in the wrong.
As the silence wore on, an intense pressure built up until the air itself seemed to solidify. At the same time, numerous organizations that existed within the territory of the Sky River Court were all watching to see what would happen.
After a long moment, an illusory version of the Blood Stream arch-patriarch appeared out in the open. Facing the Sky River Court, he clasped hands and bowed deeply. "I, Master Godwind, offer greetings to the presiding sect!"