Chen Xun's gaze gradually sank into bewilderment.
The trembling of his body was slowly settling into stillness.
Stars shifted and constellations changed.
Brilliant, distant radiance spread from the horizon, gradually shrouding the entire Star City—and gradually falling over them as well.
The Black Bull stopped transfusing blood.
It merely stared numbly at the Immortal Corpse on the ground, unconsciously spraying a streak of nosebleed as it gently nudged it. "Moo..."
Countless scenes, as though from yesterday, battered its heavenly soul and earthly spirit, battered its vast Immortal Veins and surging vital blood, until its expression was numb beyond numbness. It nudged it softly again. Little Scarlet seemed to be asleep...
It only wriggled faintly, as though telling Bull Bro not to disturb its rest and sleep.
Chen Xun's body no longer trembled. He lowered his head slightly, still biting his finger. The radiance, bright as a blazing sun, allowed him to see with terrible clarity—as if it were plainly telling him that Little Scarlet had already passed away.
Leaving behind only a "useless empty shell" in this grand and resplendent Immortal Realm.
His face had turned so pale that not a trace of blood remained. Through his slender eyes and the gaps between his fingers, he seemed to be cautiously looking at Little Scarlet. In his heart... a vast piece had gone missing, leaving only blankness. That hollow feeling spread through his entire body, chilling him until the former flush had vanished from his skin.
"Uh..."
Chen Xun seemed to want to say something, but his voice had inexplicably become hoarse beyond measure. Not a single useful syllable emerged from his throat.
The morning wind in the mountains was fierce.
It sent his unbound black hair scattering in disorder.
"Pwah!"
Ssssh...
Suddenly, Chen Xun spat out a great mouthful of