Night Talk: The Elders' Deliberations and the Youngsters' Friendship

After the introductions, the atmosphere around the campfire completely loosened up.

No one knew who started it, but people began showing off their signature Soul Skills—not for attacking, but purely for flair. Li Xiaochen controlled several small Soul Tools as they circled and combined in the air, forming all kinds of patterns before finally assembling into a glowing character for "friend," earning a burst of cheers. Dongyue Jinyu plucked her strings, and the Violet Star Heavenly Sound Zither poured forth a beautiful melody that enchanted the mind. Dongyue Caiwei made several kinds of brightly colored candy beans on the spot and handed them out for everyone to taste. Some restored a trace of Soul Power, while others refreshed the spirit, all with unusual flavors.

Li Xuansheng also showed off a little. With a light flick of the Divine Phoenix Halberd, several golden sparks floated out and transformed into tiny flame phoenixes that danced gracefully through the air, vivid and lifelike. His delicate control over fire left Dongyue Yiqing, whose martial soul was the Sky Phoenix Halberd, utterly transfixed.

Not to be outdone, Dongyue Qi summoned the Heavenly Heart Ring. Gentle spiritual ripples spread outward and briefly molded the campfire into a miniature Heavenly Heart City. Its details were exquisite, displaying his powerful control over spiritual power.

The youngsters laughed, played, exchanged pointers, and rapidly grew closer. Dongyue Ling had already thrown an arm around Li Xiaochen's shoulders as they discussed the possibility of combining Soul Tools with candy beans, an idea Dongyue Caiwei rejected with a blushing face. Dongyue Huaixin and Li Bing'er sat a little farther away, continuing their discussion about spiritual domains and elemental domains. Dongyue Chuxuan, Li Xuanshu, and Dongyue Huaiyu gathered together, gesturing through combat techniques. Dongyue Zhong and Dongyue Ji dragged Li Aotian off to