Shen Hanyu's words fell softly, yet they stirred towering waves within Gu Yuena's heart, like a massive boulder plunging into a bottomless abyss. The calm surface was torn apart, revealing the surging undercurrents below.
Gu Yuena did not know what she was feeling at that moment. She did not know whether she should feel fortunate or regretful. Shen Hanyu's words had left her lost and helpless for the first time since the divine war.
"The collisions between hearts, the conflicts between races—these are merely one corner of an era, a tiny fragment of history that can be forgotten at any moment..."
Gu Yuena spoke softly. Even the Silver Dragon King, with her profound foundation and inheritance of the Dragon God's wisdom, found herself at a loss for words.
Her chaotic thoughts and emotions made her inexplicably irritated. Such an emotion seemed as though it should never have appeared in someone like her.
Shen Hanyu did not respond. He merely watched Gu Yuena quietly until the aura around her gradually settled and the strange emotions in her eyes cleared. Only then did he speak softly.
"I'm a complicated person. I don't like fighting or endless scheming. At first, I thought that as long as I was strong enough, I could avoid being dragged into such things. But later, I realized I had people I cared about too. Even if I dislike this boring game, I still can't avoid being involved..."
"After that, my thoughts changed several times, and I experienced countless inner conflicts. Yet all along, there was a fog hanging over my mind."
"Becoming a god is only the starting point. It is merely one step from being a chess piece to becoming the one who moves the pieces. If I truly want everything I desire, I must create a