Artificial Long Night

This was the true meaning behind what his teacher had said earlier—that a new master of the God of Wine's Fire Seed would appear in Sang Continent Grotto... The reason Upper City had not issued a God's Decree to the Four Divine Envoys over the years, asking them to attempt fusion with Fire Seed Dream, was because Sky Water had long since set his sights on Sang Continent Grotto.

And this time, what Source Tower pursued was the ultimate form of the God of Wine's Fire Seed.

"They... are the final alternatives. If no 'suitable candidate' can be found, then the next Di Jiu can only be chosen from among them."

Sky Water smiled.

He did not say the latter half, but Red Dragon knew.

If one were found.

Then the divine envoys would either become Apostles or be discarded.

In short, within the God of Wine's Fire Seed plan, they were unimportant. They had never been important.

"You are different from them. Your talent surpasses all of theirs, yet you chose to become a Crown Bearer."

"As long as you do not wish to be the player, you will forever be the most useful piece on the board."

Mister Sky Water patted his disciple's shoulder.

His gaze was full of fondness as he said softly, "This trip to Sang Continent Grotto... I have another task for you. Remember this person's file."

A mental image entered Red Dragon's mind.

It was a lean young man dressed in white.

After giving him a few instructions,

Sky Water smiled and said, "Be careful. This is Eastern Continent's S-rank."

Red Dragon silently memorized the face.

He rose to his feet and left without looking back.

This time.

The Land of Many Waters truly returned to peace. The stars were dim, and the water