Time flowed quietly within the sealed flower-bud divine realm, and in the blink of an eye, seven days and seven nights had passed.
A ritual drawing upon the Life Giant Tree's primal spiritual energy to nourish the bloodline and bring forth new life finally slowly reached its conclusion.
The emerald spiritual radiance churning throughout the flower bud gradually calmed, while the vast, turbulent aura of life slowly withdrew, returning to a tranquil, gentle state.
Within the silent surroundings, the atmosphere was tender and peaceful, the blazing passion of the past days having faded away.
Lu Yuan lay quietly in Aiselandier's soft embrace, his back relaxed and his limbs stretched out weakly.
His face carried a faint pallor, his lips lacked their usual color, and an unmistakable trace of exhaustion lingered between his brows.
The unceasing fierce battles of the past several days had drained a tremendous amount of spiritual power and vital essence from his body.
Aiselandier, nestled beneath him, was in an entirely opposite state.
Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, her complexion exceptionally flushed and radiant, her brows and eyes bright and relaxed, her entire being spirited and brimming with spiritual energy.
Having shed all shyness and restraint, she was enveloped in a soft, warm halo of vitality and was in superb condition.
Her slender hand gently rested over her flat lower belly, her fingertips moving slowly, tenderly and with cherishing care.
Her clear eyes lowered to her abdomen. Her lips parted slightly, and in the silent space, she murmured in a soft, delicate voice:
"Baby, I can clearly feel your presence now."
"Grow safely and peacefully. In the days ahead, I will definitely protect you well and become a qualified, good mother."
The reason for Lu Yuan's weakened state was not complicated.
It was not