"Don't worry. He won't attack non-targets unless they provoke him."
Dan Heng stood at the top of the stairs. Under everyone's gaze, he took out a square box flowing with golden light.
The Soul Spirit seemed to sense something. His gaze gradually settled on Dan Heng.
Only when he reached Dan Heng did he raise a hand, draw Trianne's Soul Bead from his body, and toss it over with a disdainful "Tch."
"..." Dan Heng silently caught it.
"Now that we have Miss Trianne's Soul Bead, let's return to Okhema."
"It isn't safe here."
Destiny Chongyuan was still dangerous. They had just been attacked; it was best not to linger.
Some time later.
Okhema.
Cloud Stone Celestial Palace.
"We're back, Aglaea." Phainon led the others over to her.
Aglaea folded her arms. "You should have discussed it with me first, Phainon."
She clearly disapproved of Phainon taking Dan Heng, Feng Jin, and the others straight into the Deep Abyss without waiting for reinforcements.
Every Chrysos Heir was precious now. If they all died, the Journey of the Spark would end with them.
"Aya, don't be too hard on Xiao Bai... Okhema is in grave danger," Tribbie said in his defense.
"I know."
Aglaea looked at the others.
"To think the only two Titans humanity could rely on were struck down one after the other in so little time..."
"The Golden Thread is stretched tighter than ever. It feels ready to snap at a touch."
"Phainon, tell me what you had planned. Time is short, so keep it brief."
Phainon then relayed Anaxa's discovery to Aglaea.
"Not merely hunting Titans, but taking their Core Flames too..."
"Yes." Phainon nodded.
"It mirrors the Journey of the Spark. Professor Anaxa believes the Flame Reaver's appearance may signal that the Black Tide is