In a boundless darkness, the entire River of Time lit up.
Countless fragments of history reappeared in the river, revealing innumerable people and events, each living out their own story.
Above the River of Time, in the endless darkness, Lola kept her eyes closed and clutched the long rope shimmering with purple light.
She had been praying silently all along.
Suddenly—
She opened her eyes and wept with joy. "Waaah, Gu Qing Shan, you finally did it!"
Countless buildings rose up around her.
In almost an instant, Time Island appeared out of thin air once again.
Then, one living person after another returned.
Barry was the first to return.
"Hm? What just happened?" He warily surveyed his surroundings.
He had already forced himself into a state of battle readiness, but in an instant, he had still been heading toward utter destruction.
Even now, that terrifying feeling made his heart tremble.
A voice rang out. "Probably the situation Oldest mentioned, but I can feel that space and time have stabilized again."
Xiao Miao appeared once more, too.
Zhang Yinghao appeared next. He pondered for a moment, then said, "So that means the events of the Ancient Era have reached a conclusion."
Ye Feili, the Guild Master of the High Tower Association, Ye Ruxi, and countless High Tower mages and others appeared one after another, as though they had never left.
Ye Feili said, "Come on, with Oldest and Gu Qing Shan joining hands, I can't imagine who could take them on."
A burst of sobbing came from nearby.
Everyone turned toward the sound and saw Lola crying.
She was crouched on the ground, head bowed, wiping at her tears with both hands. She looked heartbroken.
The others exchanged glances.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Thorn General Iliya asked in a panic.
Lola