"My child, you have finally returned."
Within the Black-and-White Fictional Space, Chu Mu met a young man seated high on a throne, already wearing a crown.
It was Chu Mu's first time "seeing" this young man, but he had no doubt that this was Luwan's insane adopted son, the first leader of the Black Sun Cult.
Now, he had stepped onto the Path of the Eyeless and entered the so-called Divine Kingdom of the Black Sun.
A trace of age seeped into the young man's voice as he sighed.
"You are the Divine Son I chose. I intended to pass all my power on to you.
"A wisp of my remnant consciousness protected you on your journey for many long years. Then, thirty years ago, someone deposited Propagation's remains here, allowing the Swarm to breach the Incubation Chamber ten years ago. I had no choice but to send you Beyond the Heavens."
He paused, then continued.
"Propagation and I are both fallen Aeons. Neither could overcome the other. We then spent several years contending with each other before finally reaching a balance.
"We occupied the Incubation Chamber together. Through your connection to this place, we could see through your eyes.
"I am glad you successfully received my gift.
"But that fool Propagation actually tried to imitate your journey along the Path. He beguiled someone into seeing a so-called Divine Revelation and following your example step by step. In the end, that person really did open the Path.
"Propagation was so eager to enter this new Path that he merged with that young man.
"Then I devoured him."
At this point, the young man revealed an eerie smile.
Hearing this, Chu Mu said softly,
"Your father is dead."
For an instant, shock and grief appeared on the young man's face, but