The Man’s Decree – Chapter 5040

Jared chuckled. "If you're feeling nervous, Ms. Murray, you can stay behind."

"W-Who's nervous?" Jemima snapped, gritting her teeth. "I'm going with you!"

The two of them dove into the lake. The water was icy, sharp as needles against the skin, but to cultivators like them, it was hardly a challenge.

As they descended dozens of feet, the lakebed slowly revealed itself.

There, nestled beneath the surface, was a massive stone platform, carved all over with complex, ancient array runes. At its center was a glowing blue crystal, about the size of a clenched fist, radiating a soft light.