The entire space lit up again, making everyone realize that when the Jade Pendant had been removed, its movement had stopped, only to resume its original state afterward.
Therefore, once this Jade Pendant was placed back, it could not be removed again. Otherwise, everything would reset.
Zhou Ziyun was at a loss for words, but there was nothing he could say. After all, she was one of his own descendants, and a junior with exceptional cultivation talent. After returning this time, she might very well successfully break through into the Xiantian Realm and enter the ranks of a Xiantian Master.
As for Zhou Mei, she was utterly reluctant to part with it.
It was not merely because the Jade Pendant's functions were so coveted. Even if it had not been able to help accelerate cultivation, she would still have treasured it like a priceless gem. After all, it was something her dad had exchanged something for. It represented her memories of him.
Now, once the Jade Pendant was placed into the altar, if she could not retrieve it, she would lose the only memento of her father. Naturally, she was a thousand times unwilling.
But they had already come this far, and she understood that she had to make a decision—whether to let go.
And she had to let go.
The platform was dozens of meters high, yet she found every step incomparably difficult. She clutched the Jade Pendant in her palm, unwilling to give it up no matter what.
But every road had an end. No matter how reluctant she was, she eventually arrived before the altar.
Zhou Ziyun stood before the altar. Looking at Zhou Mei's expression, he sighed inwardly.
If there had been another option, he would not have made his descendant take out something she treasured