Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, rear mountain forbidden grounds.
Dawn had barely broken, and morning mist swirled through the air. Yet the valley was already filled with people. Tang Chen, Ning Fengzhi, Bo Saixi, Gu Yuena, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling... all the core members of the Continental Guardian Alliance, along with countless disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, stood solemnly, their gazes fixed upon the green-clad figure at the center of the valley.
Ling Yun wore spotless green robes, his aura restrained, looking no different from an ordinary man. Before him floated a palm-sized shuttle-shaped vessel resembling a Dragon Scale, flowing with a nine-colored Chaos halo—the Chaos Starship.
There was no grand ceremony, no clamorous farewell—only a heavy, inescapable sorrow and resolve.
"Heavenly Venerable..." Ning Fengzhi stepped forward, his voice choked with emotion. Even this ever-composed sect master could not conceal his agitation. "The Sea of Stars is fraught with danger. Please... take care of yourself!"
Tang Chen clasped his fists heavily, his fierce eyes slightly red. "Heavenly Venerable! With us here, the continent will not fail your trust! You... must return safely!"
"Elder Ling Yun, Sea God Island will pray day and night for your triumphant return." Bo Saixi dipped into a slight bow, her tone solemn.
Gu Yuena gazed deeply at Ling Yun with her violet eyes. A thousand words ultimately became one sentence. "The Dragon Clan's future rests upon you. Take care."
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing bowed. "Heavenly Venerable, the countless citizens of Star Luo await your return!"
Ye Lingling said nothing. She merely looked quietly at Ling Yun, tears shimmering in her beautiful eyes, then gently placed a warm Nine Heart Begonia Jade Pendant, brimming with vast life energy, into his hand. "Heavenly Venerable, take this with you."
Ling Yun accepted