Hearing their answers, Yelander nodded slightly.
"Fair enough... After enduring hundreds of millions of dream cycles, it's time for us to take that step. When the time comes, we'll naturally reunite in the high-dimensional world."
As they spoke, a faint glimmer suddenly lit up within that hazy gray world, then rapidly spread through the air. The aura of creation descended without warning, and amid the radiance, the three of them could vaguely see the outline of a universe gradually taking shape!
"Lin Qiye has fallen asleep... A new cycle is about to begin." Lingbao Tianzun's expression turned solemn.
"I know you're all desperate to see Lin Qiye, but you must keep yourselves under control," Yelander said seriously. "Although we retain our original memories, during every cycle, we must follow the original trajectory as closely as possible. We cannot alter the timeline itself, especially in front of Lin Qiye. Not a single action or word can go wrong...
The hundreds of millions of cycles have already been deeply imprinted upon Azathoth's will. The moment It notices any deviation, It will immediately awaken."
"Don't worry. We understand." Lingbao Tianzun nodded.
The three stood before the gradually forming universe, waiting to enter it. Just then, a crisp sound suddenly rang out in the deathly silent Gray Layer!
Ding-ding-ding-ding—
The three half-step Dimensional Ascension beings were all stunned.
"What was that sound? Did it come from the universe?" Yelander asked in confusion.
"No..." Lingbao Tianzun's expression became somewhat strange. He rummaged through his robes for a moment, then pulled out a diamond-studded gold cellphone.
The sound echoing through the Gray Layer was the notification tone of that cellphone.
"???"
Jialan spoke in astonishment. "The Fifth Universe has already been destroyed, and we're all trapped in the Gray Layer... Who could still be sending us