Near the ancient cave, chaos and immortal mist billowed forth, hazy and indistinct, impossible to see through. This place harbored a heaven-shaking secret.
The ancient cave was shrouded in vital essence. There was the essence of chaos, the Mother Qi of All Things, and immortal energy. This place was far too extraordinary; wisps of essence drifted through the air, blanketing the area.
"Woof... Awoo!"
Suddenly, another sound came from within the cave. Shi Yongheng froze, wondering if he had misheard.
"Awoo... Woof!"
Loud sobbing and barking rang out together, full of grief.
Shi Yongheng stared into the depths of the ancient cave, from which chaotic essence spilled forth. He was certain he had not been mistaken. There really was a dog there, no bigger than the length of a palm.
It lay there, clutching its head and weeping bitterly, its cries heartrending and gut-wrenching.
"Lord Wu Zhong, how could you leave me behind and just go like that? Wuwu... I'll never see you again. You were a supreme Immortal King—how could you wither away? After thousands upon thousands of lifetimes, will you be able to reappear in the mortal world? Awooo..."
The little dog was sobbing, tears constantly rolling down from its eyes.
"You..." Sensing someone approach, the puppy abruptly raised its head. It was stunned, finding this unbelievable. "Why have you come here too?"
It was still crying without trying to hide it. Compared with its wildness from a thousand years ago, it seemed like an entirely different dog.
"This is the place you told me about?" Shi Yongheng looked at it.
"Wuu..." Hearing that, the puppy broke down in grief again.
"Immortal King Wu Zhong is dead. He'll never return. Even this place couldn't save him—there is no hope left, awooo..." The puppy cried until its heart seemed