In the deathly silent Hongze World, four figures walked through the world, comprehending its mysteries. As their auras no longer held back, that dead world seemed to regain traces of life it had not felt in ages.
In the mountains outside Hongze World, Canghai Turtle waited for Xu Yan and the other three to return while staying alert to his surroundings, ready to send a message at any moment.
This region had been affected by Hongze World. Amid the chaos, it held a few more shades of gloom. It was utterly silent, without a single True Spirit in sight.
"Staying here is making me rather uncomfortable."
Canghai Turtle sighed.
However, when he looked toward Hongze World, his heart still trembled. His fear had weakened somewhat compared with the beginning.
"I must overcome this fear!"
Canghai Turtle gritted his teeth and stared at Hongze World, hoping to conquer the fear buried deep within him.
Even if he could not completely dispel the shadow in his heart, weakening his fear of it would still be a major step forward.
As time passed, Canghai Turtle gradually grew delighted. After staring for long enough, he slowly grew accustomed to it, and the fear in his heart continued to fade.
"How long has it been?"
Canghai Turtle pondered. Xu Yan and the other three had entered Hongze World—had half a month already passed?
"So much time passed in the blink of an eye? Why haven't they returned? Could something have happened?"
Canghai Turtle took out his Communication Talisman, preparing to send a message and ask, but then reconsidered. If they're comprehending something right now, wouldn't sending a message disturb them? Besides, Xu Yan and the others are that one from the Unchanging Divine Palace's disciples. They shouldn't be in any danger.
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