The Summoning Realm: Dragon-Snake Sage Cave! (10) The Azure Dragon Legacy

In the dim light, Amina's eyes were clear and bright as spring water, filled with sincerity and concern.

Her eyes widened slightly, holding boundless hope and goodwill. She genuinely wished Uchiha Ying would overcome every obstacle on the unknown, challenging road ahead and achieve even greater things.

She stood there quietly, graceful in the gentle breeze that stirred her hair. Her gaze never left Uchiha Ying, as though she wanted to impress those heartfelt feelings upon him.

Deep down, she also hoped he would return to the Snakefolk Clan one day and share stories of his growth and experiences in the outside world, both joyful and difficult.

Uchiha Ying watched Amina turn and leave. Her retreating figure looked lonely in the fading light.

He pressed his lips together. Though something stirred in his heart, he knew he could not afford to let himself be drawn into romance.

He had a more important mission to carry out and could not let affection hold him back.

He sighed softly, the sound seeming to hang in the air for a moment. Then he looked away, his gaze firm and resolute.

I hope I'll be stronger the next time we meet, Uchiha Ying told himself.

The words rang deep and forceful in his mind, like a vow to himself.

Then he turned decisively and strode onward.

The last rays of sunset stretched his shadow long. Determination and courage filled every step. Endless challenges and opportunities awaited him, but he pressed forward without fear.

The breeze stirred the hem of his clothes as his figure gradually disappeared beyond the distant horizon.

At the entrance to the mysterious depths of the Dragon-Snake Sage Cave, the light was dim and hazy, as though countless secrets lay hidden within. Suddenly, a deep, commanding voice rang out. "Welcome to