Shichen's figure appeared within the Heavenly Dao Origin Space.
The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun sensed his arrival and hurriedly bowed in greeting:
"Congratulations on your triumphant return, Dao Venerable!"
Shichen smiled and nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over them both.
He took a mass of Origin of the Great Dao from within space and handed it directly to Hongjun:
"Hongjun, the origin of your Dao of Immortality has suffered severe damage. Take the time to repair it properly."
Hongjun accepted the mass of origin, glanced down at it, and bowed:
"Thank you, Dao Venerable."
Shichen looked at his utterly expressionless face and considered for a moment.
Then he touched a finger to the space between his brows.
Hum!
A streak of light flew from between his brows and plunged straight into Hongjun's body.
"These are your emotions. I never absorbed them."
"Still, thank you for your efforts."
Hongjun's body trembled slightly.
He shook his head, his voice as calm as ever:
"Everything is for you, Dao Venerable."
Shichen watched him in silence.
After a long while, he nodded without saying anything more, then vanished from where he stood.
Shichen strolled through the void of the Cosmic Sea.
After the great battle, the Cosmic Sea was especially peaceful, and its shattered worlds were slowly repairing themselves.
He walked very slowly, each step carrying him only a few hundred thousand light-years.
In his mind, memories of the Seven Emotions' experiences flashed past, little by little.
Every emotion was a lifetime.
When he saw Fearful Shichen's memories, his footsteps halted.
Shichen stood where he was, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly.
A long time passed.
After viewing all the memories, Shichen remained silent for a moment before continuing onward.
Before long, Shichen arrived at a world.
He lowered his gaze, looking down