Guardians Alliance camp.
Firelight flickered across everyone's faces once again.
They sat in a circle, each wearing a complicated expression.
Flame Kane's earlier loss of control had caused subtle changes in their hearts.
At this tense moment, a new voice joined the discussion—a temptation concerning immortality.
A scholar named Edmund stood up.
He had just joined the Alliance and was Erin's new boyfriend...
His eyes gleamed with a thirst for knowledge.
"Ge Ning, we all know your power is the key to fighting Shadow Weaver," he said. "But have you ever considered that your power might be used to achieve an even greater goal?"
A hint of wariness appeared in Ge Ning's eyes. "Mr. Edmund, what are you talking about?"
Edmund drew a deep breath, his eyes filled with resolve.
"Ge Ning, I think you know that humanity has always pursued the secret of immortality."
"And the deeper level of your power may be the key."
A complicated emotion surged within Ge Ning.
He had long known that his power was formidable, but he was also afraid it would spiral out of control. "Edmund, you don't understand," he said. "My power is dangerous. I can't take that risk."
Edmund shook his head, a trace of fanaticism in his eyes.
"Ge Ning, you must understand. This is our only chance. If you can unseal even greater power, those who believe in you will gain immortality."
Pain flashed through Ge Ning's eyes.
"Edmund, I can't do that. I can't let my power become a tool for others to pursue immortality."
Yet Edmund did not give up.
He began spreading his ideas among the others, his words brimming with temptation.
"Imagine how many great things we could accomplish if we gained immortality."
"We could witness every moment of history. We could create endless