Guests Arrive in Droves

Heirloom Seal of the Realm, Artifact Spirit Space.

Little White's projection stared blankly at everything happening outside,

especially Su Ming's final strike that cleaved apart Destruction and reset the laws.

Deep within his core, a mission progress bar that had lain dormant for countless ages

suddenly

quietly jumped to 100% the instant the Destruction Law completely dissipated.

"Ding—"

A completely emotionless notification sound

rang clearly within his consciousness:

"Congratulations, Destiny Chosen mission 'Clear the Marvel Universe Map' has been completed.

Mission evaluation: Perfect.

The host may freely choose how long to remain after completing the mission,

and may return at any time."

Little White froze.

For an instant, his stream of data stalled.

It was complete?

That ultimate probationary mission that had tormented countless hosts and forced him through who knew how many cycles...

It had simply... been completed?

"Completed...?"

He murmured, his projection trembling slightly.

"Completed what?"

Ancient Spirit, still immersed in the shock of Su Ming one-shotting the Destruction Law,

instinctively replied,

"That kid really has some skills. He actually managed to deal with that lunatic Destruction... Wait!"

Ancient Spirit suddenly realized something,

abruptly turning to stare at Little White.

Even his phantom form shook with excitement.

"You just said... 'completed'? Could it be that your..."

Little White's projection finally snapped out of it.

A smile mixing surprise, emotion, and endless exhaustion appeared on his face.

He nodded vigorously.

"That's right! Old Ancient Spirit! My mission... is complete!"

Ancient Spirit stared blankly at him for several seconds.

On that face, usually filled with arrogance or disdain,

a thoroughly sincere, hearty laugh slowly bloomed.

"Haha!

Good! Good kid!

We didn't wait all this time for nothing!

Congratulations!

You're finally... free!"

The two "old fellows," who had crossed endless ages and witnessed countless rises and falls,

at this