With the Abyss embryo completely eradicated, peace and tranquility returned to the Prayer Hall.
"Phew."
Kuize let out a deep breath, then withdrew all his power.
Thus, the silver radiance that had filled the entire church vanished in an instant, and everything returned to normal.
Meanwhile, Ye Chen reverted to the body of an infant nestled in swaddling clothes, his eyes still closed in sleep, still knowing nothing.
"With this, all the trouble has been resolved."
Holding the young Ye Chen, Kuize looked at Yelun and calmly declared:
"Afterward, I will have this outcome completely replace the 'reality' of the original spacetime."
"That means—"
"The traces left by Havijordan's soul avatar will permanently disappear from Ye Chen's fate."
"No one will fight him for control of his body again, and no one will interfere with his thoughts and will again."
"From this day onward, Havijordan's 'former body' will belong solely to Ye Chen."
"And all of the Abyss's traits—be it the power of mental corruption or an immortal, indestructible body—will, from this moment on, become Ye Chen's own."
As Kuize spoke calmly, he returned Ye Chen in his hands to Yelun.
"And this is the outcome you have longed for, isn't it?"
Yelun carefully took Ye Chen, unable to hide the joy in his heart as a smile appeared on his face. After hearing Kuize's declaration and question, he answered in a deep voice:
"Yes."
"I truly have waited a long time for this outcome."
"A very, very long time."
As his words fell, Yelun held Ye Chen and turned toward the female stone statue ahead, unable to stop himself from murmuring:
"From this moment onward."
"He can finally have a life that truly belongs to him."
"In that case."
"I suppose I have fulfilled the promise I made back