At the border of the Great Wasteland.
Inside a hidden underground cave.
A vast cloud of black mist suddenly surged through the still air, condensing in an instant into a somewhat slender figure.
Eternal Night's face was grim as he drew upon the power of the Desecration Authority to purge the negative effects of Demon Qi Erosion from his body.
White Shade leaned against the side, silently watching Eternal Night deal with his condition.
Only after he had finished and stopped moving did she speak.
"Didn't go well?"
Eternal Night shot White Shade a sinister glance and snorted coldly.
"Don't think that just because I need you, you can act without fear."
"Training another Soul General would merely cost me a bit more time."
"I know." White Shade's tone remained calm, as though they were discussing nothing more than ordinary small talk. "But for me, once I anger you, my end will be utter annihilation, erased from this world forever."
Eternal Night's expression stiffened for a moment. He put on a fierce front and said, "Then you still dare speak to me like that?"
"I'm just communicating normally." White Shade curled her lips. "After all, I'm supposed to serve you."
"If I don't understand your condition, movements, and goals, how can I serve you faithfully and dutifully?"
"Tch, what a smooth talker." Disgust surfaced on Eternal Night's face as he stopped looking at White Shade. "Just serve me the way you served Lu Li before."
"Don't spout any more nonsense. If there are arrangements, I'll naturally inform you!"
"Okaaay~~~" White Shade bared her teeth and responded teasingly with a flippant manner she had never shown before Lu Li.
Eternal Night's breathing hitched, as though he wanted to say something.
But in the end, he said nothing.
He merely pulled a