Lotus gestured lightly with his hand. The Golden Lotus detached from its stem, spun in the air, and shrank continuously until it landed in his palm.
With a flick of his wrist, he sent the Golden Lotus shooting toward the old monk, who caught it in his hands.
"Go. With this Golden Lotus, you can wield the Celestial Demon Power to its fullest without restraint."
Lotus said faintly.
"Thank you for your aid, Master."
The old monk pressed his palms together, and the Golden Lotus within them vanished without a trace. The Lotus Platform beneath him closed, swallowing his form and disappearing.
Watching the old monk disappear, a smile touched the corners of Lotus's lips.
"Now, let's see if the move you've made will be devoured by mine," Lotus murmured to himself.
「A short time later.」
Yi Beidou was advancing rapidly, heading for the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
"Hm?"
