Recquir Palace Meeting Room.

After some time, the banquet concluded and the various aristocrats retired leaving only the important guests.

As cultivators, they had far stronger bodies than regular people. The party might tire out normal people but they're unaffected by it.

They proceeded to a secret underground room with various enchantments.

Of course, the room was investigated by the other major powers to guard against enemy spies.

It would be the pinnacle of stupidity if they actually didn't investigate beforehand.

Naturally, Lucas agreed to it.

Refusing here without good reason is foolish.

"Now then, let us begin the conference in earnest."

As the one hosting the conference, Lucas had the right to lead it.

This was a condition that was agreed on beforehand many generations ago.

Everyone present nodded.

"The issues here is the sudden rise of a continent, that city that sprung out of nowhere and the being present. We also need to discuss the sudden withdrawal of the Demon King's forces and the outburst of power we all felt afterwards."

Once again, everyone nodded.

"First off, is the sudden withdrawal of the Demon Lord's forces. The Demon Lord had suddenly withdrawn all his forces from even key areas within the continent."

They started from the sequence of events first.

"I believe that this event is connected to the events before it."

One of them stated.

"Agreed. That is indeed possible however it may also be possible that they may simply know something about it and are taking precautions. It is possible that they know something."

Several voiced sounded out their agreement.

"To handle it, should we sent a message or some spies first?"

Someone suggested.

"That area is far too dangerous. Furthermore, with all the Demon Generals gathered together, espionage will be nigh impossible."

It was immediately denied.

"In this case, I believe it's best we send out a message instead to probe them out."

"Agreed. There is none present here that specialized in espionage therefore sending a message is the prudent option."

"I agree. None of us here are good with that stuff anyways."

"Indeed."

Everyone affirmed.

"Good, so it's settled that we'd send a message? Which one will send a message?"

"I'll handle it."

No sooner had they concluded they'd send someone did someone volunteer.

"Oh? Mistral Palace Head, you will go?"

"Indeed. I believe I have the best chance of escape here."

A middle-aged woman stood up and spoke.

She was quite a beauty with her fair violet hair.

"With that concluded, our next topic is that burst of power."

Everyone felt a sense of dread and tension.

This was far more important.

"Everyone present here felt an intense amount of power rise up then fall. When we investigated, we found a massive continent present over there. Within it, we also found a city. Furthermore, we find the continent bizarre. Although it was recently buried beneath the sea, it is filled with dry land, forests and plains. No sign of sea creatures, seaweed or other various things. From research, we concluded that it's an ancient continent that fell to ruin many ages ago."

"I believe that the one responsible for that burst of power is the one residing in that city."

"Indeed."

"It's highly likely. Furthermore, this is a critical issue that may be connected to the Demon Lord."

An immediate uproar sounded out.

They soon unveiled all the facts present and began speaking of various possibilities, preventions, measures and other countermeasures they may need to try.

The meeting is starting to get noisy.