Xing Yuan wore a cloak, and no one could see what he looked like.
Yet the loss radiating from him could be felt.
His life had been glorious; he had whatever he wanted, yet he could never win her favor.
Just as many people said.
The one who made her laugh would never compare to the one who made her cry.
Xing Yuan continued slowly forward.
A self-mocking laugh came from beneath his cloak.
"I built a city for you in my heart."
"I used your scattered words as bricks and tiles, and your occasional backward glance as stars."
"Truthfully, I had always known this was merely a capital city belonging to me alone. You had never stepped through its gates, not even half a step."
"What helplessness, what helplessness! Hahahaha!"
A one-man show of self-indulgent sentiment—ultimately, he was the only one howling out his song!
Star Abyss Enlightenment Hermit gathered back his sorrowful thoughts and stopped.
He turned back for one glance in the direction of the Hua Family.
"It is about time for one or two of them to come out and gain some experience."
"The Zeta Family matter does not seem to be over yet!"
He muttered to himself, then turned and continued onward.
At the same time, in an enormous canyon in Northern Europe.
This place was called Ice Peak Rift Valley.
Because the canyon lay close to snow-covered mountains, its temperature was exceptionally low.
The canyon was divided into left and right, as though a gigantic axe had cleaved it apart with vicious force. One side was covered in frost, while warm sunlight shone upon the other.
The contrast created an immense visual impact.
The steep cliff walls on both sides pierced the clouds like they had been carved by blades and axes, while a