The Annihilation Star Pattern dissipated, and light returned to the sky. Warm sunlight spilled across the scarred land, dispelling the apocalyptic gloom that had shrouded it for so long. The survivors emerged from their shelters and looked upon the nine-colored dragon shadow in the sky, standing like a pillar that steadied the sea, then erupted into deafening cheers and tears. Their tears mingled joy and grief—for the loved ones they had lost, and for this hard-won new life.
"Long live Lord Heavenly Venerate!"
"We survived! The continent has been saved!"
The cheers surged like a tsunami, sweeping through Heaven Dou City, the Star Luo Empire, the Extreme North, and Sea God Island, spreading to every corner of the continent. Ling Yun's name was cried out by countless living beings with utmost devotion and fervor, his figure branded deep into the souls of this era. Venerable Measuring Heaven was no longer merely an honorific, but the name of a true deity—the symbol of hope and protection!
Above the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ling Yun slowly withdrew his Chaos Dragon God True Body and returned to his usual green-robed appearance. His face was slightly pale, and his aura somewhat unsteady. Burning his godhead and forcibly undergoing nirvana in the battle just now had drained him immensely. Even with the Power of All Beings replenishing him, he still needed time to rest and recover. Yet the light in his eyes was brighter and more resolute than ever.
As he descended from the clouds, Ning Fengzhi, Tang Chen, Bo Saixi, who had already returned from the Extreme North, Gu Yuena, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and all the other core experts immediately gathered around him. Every face was filled with excitement, reverence, and indescribable gratitude.
"Elder Ling Yun!"
"Lord Heavenly Venerate!"
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