Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, forbidden grounds in the back mountains.
Within a secret cave dwelling personally sealed by Ling Yun with layers of Chaos barriers and nourished by the dragon qi of the earth veins, spiritual energy swirled thickly, flowing slowly as tangible mist. Ling Yun sat cross-legged atop a Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade Bed as warm and smooth as jade, his eyes shut. A slowly revolving Nine-Colored Chaos Light Cocoon enveloped his body. Countless tiny Dragon-shaped Runes flickered in and out of existence across the cocoon, emanating unfathomable Great Dao Rhythms.
Not far away, Gu Yuena remained unconscious on another cold jade bed, her face pale as paper. Her Silver Dragon King True Body flickered faintly in and out of view, and her aura was weak. Ye Lingling was operating her Nine Heart Begonia martial soul with all her strength. Gentle life light fell like moonlight, nourishing Gu Yuena's damaged Divine Soul and dragon body, but the effect was minimal. Injuries at the godly level, especially those involving the origin of the Divine Soul, could not easily be healed by ordinary healing soul skills.
Outside the cave dwelling, Tang Chen, Bo Saixi, Ning Fengzhi—who had awakened after Ling Yun infused him with divine power, though his vitality had been severely depleted—and the other core members of the alliance had gathered. Every face was grave with worry. News of Ling Yun and Gu Yuena's return in critical condition had been tightly sealed, known only to the highest-ranking few in order to prevent panic across the continent. Yet the collapse of Spirit City and the settling of the Nether Dragon Vein's disturbance had made everyone realize that Lord Heavenly Venerate had endured an unimaginable battle.
"How are Elder Ling Yun and Her Majesty the Silver Dragon King?" Tang Chen