"I..."
Jiang Yi stared blankly at the familiar surroundings and decorations before her.
Her head felt heavy and muddled, and her thoughts were sluggish.
It was as if she had been dead drunk for days and nights.
After a brief pause, memories from the Defense Challenge came flooding back.
Death, shattering, the heavens and earth trembling!
"I... was clearly dead..."
The aftereffects of resurrection required some time to fade.
This was especially true for the disjointed recollection of memories.
Jiang Yi needed time to accept the reality before her and sort through everything that had happened before and after her resurrection.
Just as her mind was in turmoil, the Communication Crystal hanging on her chest suddenly lit up.
The moment she saw the crystal, a look of realization appeared on her face.
In that instant, she remembered Zong Shen, as well as the ominous premonition she had felt before the challenge and the promise of resurrection she had asked Zong Shen for.
The most confusing part immediately became clear, and Jiang Yi understood everything.
She raised a hand, removed the crystal, and accepted the call.
"Jiang Yi, I've already resurrected you!"
A familiar voice sounded out, and Jiang Yi immediately burst into tears.
"My choice wasn't wrong..."
"Zong Shen, you are the light among lords!"
Her voice choked with emotion, unable to contain the excitement in her words.
"Alright, rest easy for now."
"Although you've been resurrected, your challenge was a failure, so the subsequent settlement rewards have nothing to do with you."
"Also, you've likely permanently lost some equipment, items, and a portion of your subjects."
"There's nothing I can do about that either."
"No matter what, as long as you're alive, there are opportunities and hope."
"I'll contact you again later."
Zong Shen explained her situation in just