On this unremarkable day, the Blade Sage arrived as promised.
"Let's go. The arena tournament is about to begin."
Looking at Ye Lin, who was resting with his eyes closed in the City Lord Mansion, Heavenly Blade Sage spoke.
"Master, I want to go too."
At that moment, Yun Qiyue hurriedly spoke from the side.
"Come along, then."
Heavenly Blade Sage glanced at Yun Qiyue and nodded lightly.
"Alright."
Ye Lin opened his eyes, reined in his aura, and slowly rose to his feet.
"One last chance to reconsider."
"Are you truly sure?"
"If you regret it now, there's still time."
As they were preparing to leave, Heavenly Blade Sage looked at Ye Lin with a grave expression.
This matter was no trivial one. He needed to confirm again and again that Ye Lin was prepared.
There was still time to back out now.
But once they arrived at the venue, once the roster was announced, there would be no chance to regret it.
"I'm sure."
"I won't regret it."
This time, Ye Lin's tone was firmer than ever before.
His decision was utterly decisive.
If he said he would go, then he would go.
"Since that is the case, let's go."
"Your master is very much looking forward to your performance."
Seeing Ye Lin's resolute expression, Heavenly Blade Sage smiled faintly.
With a wave of his hand, heaven and earth around them shook violently.
The next moment, Ye Lin saw darkness—absolute darkness.
A darkness that stretched beyond the eye's reach.
The darkness lasted for a long time.
No one knew how much time passed before it quietly receded, revealing an immensely breathtaking place.
Beneath their feet was a transparent slab of light, forged from some unknown material. It was hard as iron beneath their feet, yet clear as ice.