The ceremony honoring the fallen heroes proceeded peacefully in Starskiff Haven.
Watching Starskiff after Starskiff sail toward the distant sea of stars, Zhang Xiu wore a calm expression, but his heart stirred with countless emotions.
War always claimed lives. What he had to do from now on was try his utmost to keep it from happening again.
Having finished dealing with matters in Aurum Alley, Stelle had arrived at Starskiff Haven before Zhang Xiu and Yaoshi. She was now leaning against March 7th's shoulder, watching the Starskiffs drift away.
As the general, Jing Yuan naturally would not miss the ceremony. Accompanied by Yanqing, he stood at the very back of the crowd.
After the ceremony ended, Yukong remained alone at the front, gazing blankly at the sky.
Meanwhile, Jing Yuan approached March 7th and the others. "My apologies. Yanqing kept insisting that I stay in bed and rest, so I couldn't come see you all sooner."
"Before you leave the Luofu, there are two things I would like to give the Astral Express."
Hearing that there were gifts to be had, March 7th couldn't help muttering, "Presents? Has his conscience finally woken up? Is he going to compensate us for all our hard work along the way?"
"Say, March 7th, what makes you think someone this close can't hear you whispering?"
Zhang Xiu poked his head out and joined the conversation with Yaoshi in tow. "He's an Emanator, you know."
"Uh, right. Good point." March 7th scratched her head, realizing it too.
At this scene, Jing Yuan merely chuckled. "Then, everyone, I'll see you at the Seat of Divine Foresight."
"Ha, let's go. Just like in the fairy tales, it's time for the heroes who defeated the demon king to collect their rewards~"
The moment they stepped into the