Hong's voice rang out like a great bell, carrying with incredible force. Even amid the thunderous roar of the landing fighter jet, it reached Liu Yun's ears clearly. He strode toward the newly landed aircraft, a sincere smile on his face and deep affection for Liu Yun shining in his eyes.
Thunder God followed close behind with steady steps. Though his expression was calm, the light in his eyes revealed his anticipation and joy at Liu Yun's arrival.
Liu Yun stepped out of the fighter jet, his battle armor gleaming brilliantly beneath the sunlight.
"Ha ha, Brother Hong, Brother Thunder God, it's been far too long!" Liu Yun's voice was hearty and powerful as he gave both men a firm pat on the back, as if pouring everything he wanted to say into that simple gesture.
It had not been easy to come this far. Liu Yun himself was deeply moved; back then, he had nearly chosen to start over.
Hong laughed. "Brother, you're getting stronger and stronger. The two of us can only watch your dust from afar!"
Thunder God nodded as well, his voice low and resolute. "That's right. Your rate of growth astonishes us both. But that's exactly what we hoped to see. The stronger you become, the greater Earth's hope."
Hearing that, Liu Yun smiled modestly. "Not at all. I only did what I should have done. Besides, without the contributions you two made in fighting the undersea monsters, I couldn't have reached where I am today."
The three exchanged smiles. Their mutual understanding had deepened, and after a round of mutual praise, they prepared to get down to business.
Hong assumed Liu Yun did not know the secrets of the universe, so he earnestly explained many truths about it to him.
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