When the phantom of the Lord of the End appeared in the heavens, every Shadow Dweller raised their head, "looking" toward this incarnation of the god's projected power in this world.
No one spoke.
Several minutes later, when the phantom vanished, the eerie silence was finally broken by murmuring voices.
"It is still powerful."
"But the barrier has never weakened."
"And this time, it seems we have outside assistance."
"..."
"..."
"Data unknown. Unable to analyze."
"He was also the one who helped with the sea demon matter."
"The dragons' decision should not be wrong."
"Let's hope so..."
Bright morning light passed through the window and cast brilliant patches across the floor. Tiny specks of dust could vaguely be seen drifting up and down within them.
Quite a few adorably clumsy-looking plush toys were piled on the large pink-toned bed, and the entire room overflowed with a girlish atmosphere.
Suddenly, those plush toys moved a few times, as though the creature hidden beneath them had awakened from its dreams.
A few seconds later, a figure slowly sat up, facing the rising sun and stretching deeply.
"Mm—"
Yao Ziyan rubbed her still-sleepy eyes and left the warm, comfortable bed. She did not have the habit of sleeping in, even though Luo Chuan had messaged her in the middle of the night yesterday.
She got dressed, washed up, and made herself an exquisite breakfast. Before eating, she did not forget to water the World Tree.
This was Yao Ziyan's usual routine after getting up. It was not much different from before Luo Chuan had left; the only difference was that she could make a little less for breakfast.
After finishing breakfast, Yao Ziyan packed her things and opened the shop door.
When she saw the girl standing outside, she could not help