"But I must take that divided soul of mine with me."
Mia's gaze seemed to pierce through the void, turning once more toward the core of the Star Array. Her tone was calm, yet utterly decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.
Shen Yi's brows knitted tightly.
He keenly sensed that although Mia's attitude had softened somewhat because of the appearance of the Dragon Pattern, no longer brimming with murderous intent like at the start, her will to reclaim Winnie was exceptionally firm.
And she was not even discussing it. She was informing him.
What made Shen Yi's heart sink even further was that the aura originating from the Dragon Pattern remained silent after Mia made this demand. It showed no inclination to support or oppose, as if it were merely a neutral witness.
This meant the Dragon Pattern had only temporarily given the few of them a chance to communicate, but it might not directly intervene against Mia.
In the end, the final decision still fell on his own shoulders.
Almost without hesitation, Shen Yi met Mia's calm gaze, one that contained supreme majesty, and spoke directly, his voice clear and firm.
"Impossible."
The three words echoed through the silent void, carrying an unquestionable refusal.
"Do you have any idea what you're saying?!"
Miao Xing's voice rose sharply. Starlight rippled around her, and she was utterly furious.
In her eyes, Shen Yi's flat refusal was simply unreasonable arrogance.
"Even if the Flame of Continued Combustion you possess is powerful, in that situation just now, the most you could have achieved was mutual destruction!"
Miao Xing said coldly.
"Have you thought about what will happen if you completely fall out with us here, or even suffer serious injuries, while carrying something like the Flame of Continued Combustion in the Boundary Zone?"