Essence

Thus, He Yin did not hesitate further. With a mere thought, a rune-lit path suddenly appeared at his side.

"Rest assured, we have a clear willingness and capacity to pursue peace talks. All specific terms, risk assessments, and compensation calculations may be conducted within our absolutely neutral and secure Central Corridor. It contains a more complete archive of agreements and interaction records for review and verification."

"We reiterate that under the current framework of agreements, we no longer hold any active hostile intent. Proceeding to the Central Corridor is the most efficient means of resolving the present deadlock and defining our future relationship. Please rest assured!"

"Then lead the way!"

"Eldest Brother, everyone, let us go!"

Hong Yuan chuckled softly and took the first step forward, calmly setting foot upon the rune-lit path.

He appeared entirely unruffled, as though he did not care in the slightest whether danger lay ahead.

Since Hong Yuan had made his decision, Pangu and the others did not hesitate either. One after another, they followed in Hong Yuan's footsteps and stepped onto the rune-lit path.

Their eyes held only curiosity, without the slightest trace of tension.

Pangu's confidence came from his supreme power of World Creation, while the others' confidence was much simpler and more direct—if the sky fell, Pangu would hold it up. What did they have to panic about?

Following at his side, even if they were charging into the perilous unknown of this strange universe, they felt completely at ease.

Very soon, after Hong Yuan and the others set foot upon the rune-lit path,

it began extending steadily and swiftly forward. The stars and ordinary sights of the surrounding universe were soon left behind, replaced by a magnificent flowing vista that seemed to consist of pure logic and information itself.

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