Nightless Sky Huo Ming: Why don't you ask whether the Creator fears me?

As Nightless Sky Yong Lian rose and walked towards the door, the conversation drew to a close, and the gentle aura emanating from her gradually faded away.

She once again transformed from that unusual demeanor back into her usual dignified and aloof self... the Family Head of the Nightless Sky Family.

"Mother."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot also stood up. She stood between Nightless Sky Yong Shang and Nightless Sky Huo Ming, and called out to Nightless Sky Yong Lian, who was about to leave.

Nightless Sky Yong Lian gently stopped at the doorway. She lightly touched the door frame with one hand, turned to look at her daughter, and spoke once more.

"What's wrong, Fire Apricot? Is there anything else you want to say?"

"It's nothing... it's just... don't you want to chat with Sister Huo Ming for a bit?"

"Nightless Sky Fire Apricot asked, "Nightless Sky Yong Lian laughed.

"There's no need. Neither she nor Huo Le... they really need to have a heart-to-heart talk with me."

"Don't think of your sisters as too fragile; after all, they are all my daughters."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot pursed her lips. "That's one way of saying it..."

"Don't worry, I will watch over you from heaven," said Eirei of Nightless Sky Yong Lian, pausing for a moment. "If you have anything to say or pray about, just speak up, and I will hear you."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot whispered, "Really...?"

Nightless Sky Yong Lian chuckled softly, "When have I ever lied to you?"

"That's quite a lot."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot immediately spoke.

After thinking for a moment, Nightless Sky Yong Lian nodded. "That's true, I have indeed lied to you quite a bit."

"However, this time I'm telling the truth."

Before Nightless Sky Fire Apricot could reply, she gently patted the door frame, making a dull "thump" sound.

The metal door frame trembled slightly, like a beating heart.

"Alright, alright, Fire Apricot, is there anything else you want to say?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot shook her head.

Nightless Sky Yong Lian spoke up, "Then let me give you a few last words of advice, Fire Apricot... The outside world may be more dangerous and chaotic than you imagine. It's not a bad thing for you to want to go out and see it through Arthur. After all, I did go out a few times when I was young."

Having seen different worlds, one's perspective will indeed broaden, and this will become a unique advantage for you in the City That Never Sleeps.

"But... leaving that world is no joke. Those worlds have real man-eating monsters, ghosts, Demons, and so on... as well as worlds full of oceans and seawater."

"Besides, you're going out with Arthur —I can tell from just a glance that he'll encounter all sorts of troubles and dangers in every world. The City That Never Sleeps might be the safest world he's ever been to."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot nodded. "Understood, Mother... I will be extremely careful."

Extremely careful?

Upon hearing the words of Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, Nightless Sky Yong Lian help but chuckle.

"You don't need to be overly careful—what I mean is, although those worlds are dangerous,... a little vigilance is enough!"

"Besides that... have fun, Fire Apricot."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian pushed open the door and walked out.

"Your Alchemy is nearing its peak, and you will soon attain the position of 'Chosen of God.' Within the City That Never Sleeps, you are noble, powerful, and invincible... The same would apply to other worlds."

"There are very few people in this world who can do anything to you, and the same is true even outside the world!"

"Oh, right... I left you a notebook from my early trips to Other Worlds. It's in the library, between volumes six and seven of the Nightless Sky Family. You might find it useful."

"You are my daughter, and remember... just don't disgrace me!"

Nightless Sky Yong Lian's figure had disappeared down the corridor; only her fading voice could be heard.

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, looking at the half-open door and the empty corridor, sighed.

She said nothing, turned around and sat back down in the chair in the archives.

Dawn broke.

Great Wilderness rising sun once again shone on the snow-covered landscape.

Nightless Sky Huo Ming, pressing his throbbing head, endured the pain and sat down in a chair in the center of the banquet.

The entire Great Wilderness Development Department of the Truth Company was operating at an unprecedented level of efficiency—elite soldiers were moving in and out, all for...

Take stock of the "losses".

"Boss, have a drink."

Amidst the bustling crowd, Dongming Shuliu brought over a cup of honey water, Nightless Sky Huo Ming took and drank half of.

"What's the use... They didn't just pass out from drinking," Nightless Sky Huo Ming cursed in a low voice, "Damn it... Is the 'Creator' really that powerful? One person can take down so many!"

"What is the situation regarding casualties, equipment losses, and property damage?"

Nightless Sky Huo Ming asked, Dongming Shuliu pulled up a chair and sat down next to Nightless Sky Huo Ming.

"Fortunately, boss... based on the preliminary results, both of the indicators you just mentioned are zero."

The Nightless Sky Huo Ming said unexpectedly.

"What... zero?"

Dongming Shuliu nodded. "Hmm... it's all zero."

"The only missing ones are 'Ailan Rainbowlight' and 'Omia Bosen'— the Prison Cage imprisoning them were opened, and they both vanished."

"I think the Creator's intentions are already very clear."

He came solely to save these two people.

Dongming Shuliu analyzed as he spoke.

"I was just wondering, even if the Creator is really alive, would Arthur dare to come here after leaving those two Hostage here?" Nightless Sky Huo Ming sighed again. "We were careless... and too confident."

"The guy who survived being besieged by the Three Great Corporations of the last generation is indeed quite capable," Nightless Sky Huo Ming, her headache easing slightly. She stared wide-eyed at the ground before her and murmured, "But this is also a good thing, at least it proves... this 'Creator' is indeed the real deal."

"'Omia Bosen' is indeed a significant name, but it's not enough..."

Nightless Sky Huo Ming muttered to himself, he suddenly felt someone tap his shoulder.

What are you doing?

Nightless Sky Huo Ming turned around and saw the only person in the room who was qualified to pat her on the shoulder.

"What's wrong, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot?"

"It's nothing... I just think that if you're planning to hunt down the 'Creator,' now might not be the best time," said Huo Ming Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, chewing on a piece of leftover roasted meat from yesterday's banquet for breakfast. "The 'Creator' is a tough nut to crack."

Nightless Sky Huo Ming shook his head. "So what if the Creator is a tough nut to crack? Once I've got the credit, do you think I'd let it slip away?"

"In this Great Wilderness, do I fear this dead man who has been dead for over ten years?"