Involution

Lu Wu returned to the entrance of this space once more, carrying an almost pilgrim-like reverence as he cautiously walked forward.

The little girl, who had completely resigned herself to fate, no longer even thought of struggling. She simply took out the only treasure she had left—the "token"—and opened this space.

Looking at the spatial passageway, Lu Wu did not know what kind of emotions filled his heart.

His heart raced, his mouth was dry, and his tongue felt parched.

There was anticipation, confusion, and fear.

He hoped to see the Jade Pool of old, including A Yao, yet he also feared that it was all merely a fleeting illusion born of kindness. He was even somewhat afraid to enter.

After all,

As long as he did not truly set foot in this space, the dream had not shattered, and he still had something to cling to.

Under the weight of those complicated emotions, Lu Wu stood there stupidly in a daze. Tears had unknowingly covered his face, yet he did not notice at all.

Wang Ye stood behind Lu Wu with his hands clasped behind his back and let out a soft sigh.

Actually,

It was somewhat cruel.

Judging by the storyline depicted on the three pages, the Heavenly Court and Spirit Mountain could not currently trouble the Underworld, nor could they overturn the Heavenly Court. That meant the only target they could go after was the Jade Pool.

So once they entered this time, the Jade Pool's beauty probably would not last long.

Lu Wu might even have to face the nightmare buried deep in his heart all over again.

Of course, Wang Ye had already told Lu Wu about this on the way here. Lu Wu had remained silent for a long time, but his gaze had