The second day of bloody battle came to an end amid a brutal tug-of-war. With the tenacious support of the Zhou Tian Star God Slaying Array's second transformation, Star Radiance Bathes the World, and their resolve to fight to the death, the allied forces of the heavens barely held the line—but the price they paid was horrifying.
Law Domain Realm experts suffered devastating casualties, while even the Saints had losses and severe injuries. A tragic, oppressive atmosphere permeated the entire Primordial Chaos Realm.
The night was deep. Within the Tian Yuan Holy Palace, deep inside the Hall of Eternity.
Mo Lin's true body still sat cross-legged outside Yao Yao's secluded cultivation chamber, like an immutable boulder that had stood since ancient times. Inside the hall, the other women had mostly fallen asleep after a day of tense command, exhausted beyond measure. Only Zi Yan, in her petite and adorable little-girl form, curled up beside Mo Lin's soul avatar like a kitten. Yet her amethyst-like eyes held no trace of sleepiness, only confusion and dissatisfaction.
She tugged at Mo Lin's sleeve and muttered softly, "Hey, Mo Lin, you're obviously so powerful. Why didn't you go help Elder Xuan Gang and the others? The Magnetic Furnace Sect Master nearly... and so many Law Domain Realm senior brothers and sisters..." Her voice caught in her throat. The savage scenes from the day had shaken her deeply.
Mo Lin opened his eyes. Looking at Zi Yan's little face, filled with confusion and sorrow, he reached out and ruffled her purple hair before pulling her into his arms. Zi Yan struggled symbolically for a moment, then obediently leaned against his chest and pricked up her ears, waiting for his explanation.
"Silly girl," Mo Lin said lazily, though his voice carried the depth of someone who