(How can I win?!)
(With Ironclad's stats inflated like that, how can we win?!)
(I, a max-level returning player, couldn't even beat Chaos!)
(Are you kidding me?!)
(I thought I was just leaving myself an out when I said I couldn't beat Firefly, but I didn't expect she really couldn't!!!)
(What the hell is this?!)
Gu Yue stood quietly in place, watching Na'er lead Gu Chen further and further away.
Her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something to persuade them to stay, but in the end she chose to remain silent.
A complex emotion flickered in her beautiful, deep eyes—a mixture of helplessness, pain, and deep longing.
Although Gu Yue had every right to stop Na'er and Gu Chen from leaving, at this moment, she found herself unable to find a suitable reason to persuade them to stay.
She had poured all her emotions into this relationship without reservation, and even then, she foresaw that this day might come.
She may get hurt or feel incredibly disappointed during this process, but she can bear it all.
But what she never expected was that what awaited her in the end was not disappointment, nor betrayal, but the death of her lover.
Now, the idea of using the power of Purple Brilliant Heaven Destroying Dragon has become a pipe dream.
But for the Soul Beast, how could they easily let go of the opportunity they had been waiting for?
This undoubtedly put Gu Yue in a dilemma.
After letting out a long sigh, Gu Yue slowly closed her eyes, thinking to herself: Well, let everything take its natural course.
Those unforgettable wounds will eventually be buried by the passage of time.
Although these wounds may simply be buried deep and not truly dissipated, in the long course of time, with the passage of years, the final outcome should always be better than the present.
At this moment, all she wants is some quiet time to slowly heal her inner wounds and rediscover her strong self.
At the same time, Gu Chen frowned and asked impatiently, "How much longer do I have to wait?" His anxious appearance made it seem as if he was about to explode at any moment.
You should know, he's been in this godforsaken place for three whole years!
The long passage of time had long since worn away his patience, leaving only endless frustration and annoyance.
He now feels like he's trapped in an endless cage, unable to break free.
Although he knew nothing about the outside world, there was one thing he was absolutely certain of—the flow of time here was completely different from that outside.
As for the exact difference, that remains unknown.
Just then, a voice came. "Don't rush, you'll have to wait a little longer."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen closed his eyes tightly, trying to calm the turbulent emotions surging within him.
However, despite his constant reminders to stay calm, the burning flame of anger within him remained unquenched.
Seeing this, the man chuckled and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Oh ho, you can't take it anymore so quickly? Let me tell you, you'll be suffering here for even longer in the future." After saying that, he ignored Gu Chen and turned to leave.
"Enough! Stop talking!" Gu Chen finally lost his temper and roared.
Unfortunately, the man didn't stop at all, simply tossing out, "Alright, that's enough. I have things to take care of. Just wait patiently, someone's here to see me."
Before he could finish speaking, he vanished in a flash, leaving Gu Chen standing alone, trembling with rage.
Time passed quietly, as if a very long time had gone by, Gu Chen slowly raised his right hand.
He looked closely and saw that his right fingertips had been covered with a layer of colorful crystals.
Those crystals are like nature's finest works of art, radiating a dazzling and mesmerizing light.
Strangely, despite being in endless darkness, these crystals did not emit the slightest energy fluctuation.
Even so, its dazzling colors make it unique in this dark world, like the most brilliant star in the night sky.
What's even more surprising is that when Gu Chen focused his attention on his fingertips, an indescribable sense of comfort arose spontaneously.
This feeling is like a clear spring flowing into parched earth, nourishing every inch of skin and bringing an unprecedented sense of comfort.
Moreover, he could clearly feel this mysterious power continuously seeping into his body, seemingly performing some kind of wondrous transformation on his physique.
" The Five-Colored Stone is finally starting to work..." Gu Chen murmured to himself, staring at the changes in his fingertips.
My tense nerves finally relaxed a little, and my heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled back into place.
However, at this moment, Gu Chen suddenly realized a problem—a full three years had passed since he came into contact with the Five-Colored Stone!
Over these long years, the effect of the Five-Colored Stone has only covered an area the size of a fingernail.
Thinking about this, Gu Chen couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, "Why has it taken three years to cover only such a small area?!"
Three years have passed, and that object, which was only the size of a fingernail, has now taken up about two to three percent of the body's surface area.
So, how long would it take to completely cover the entire body?
After careful consideration, it seems that this period could be measured in millennia!
The thought of it sends chills down one's spine.
After all, for a thousand years, there will be nothing around, only boundless darkness enveloping everything.
Let alone ordinary, normal people, even those with extremely good mental health would inevitably gradually go insane if they were in such a long and lonely environment.
However, at this moment, Gu Chen had no other choice. He was unable to return to his original world on his own, and the only thing he could rely on was that mysterious Five-Colored Stone.
He could only silently wait for the Five-Colored Stone to slowly spread to his entire body. Perhaps when the Five-Colored Stone completely covered him, that would be the day he returned.
Of course, besides pinning his hopes on the Five-Colored Stone, there was another option facing Gu Chen.
He slowly turned his gaze to the very center of the hall, where a constantly spinning yellow vortex resembled a gateway to an unknown world— the River of Oblivion.
It is said that as long as one leaps into it, one can begin a cycle of Reincarnation. Whether this is true or not is currently unknown.
However, what that person said earlier shouldn't be too far off.
But for Gu Chen, Reincarnation was not what he desired. He did not need to forget his former self and past experiences. His only hope was to return safely and smoothly to the place that originally belonged to him.