At Ling An's refusal, Changli visibly froze.
She was puzzled.
As far as she was concerned, this matter was already over.
There had been a few mishaps, but fortunately, the outcome was good.
Ling An had gained tremendous power, and the crisis facing Mt. Firmament and Jinzhou was about to be resolved.
What else did he need to do?
She looked up at the sky in confusion, where Ling An and the Sentinel were still locked in a subtle standoff.
In an instant, she understood.
The battle was not over.
Once she realized what Ling An intended, Changli grew anxious.
She hurriedly said to Tide Sis, "This can end now. Ling An, he..."
Before she could finish, Tide Sis raised a hand and cut her off.
With a smile on her face and her eyes still fixed on the sky, Tide Sis said, "Ling An will know when to stop."
That single sentence put an end to Changli's objections.
She let out a quiet sigh, inwardly resigned.
Clearly, this was someone who sided with her own people, regardless of who was right.
Ultimately, Changli was only a spectator. She could only trust Tide Sis's words and hope Ling An really did know when to stop.
Just as Tide Sis and Changli finished speaking, Ling An looked at the Sentinel high above and declared:
"Though I appreciate the power you gave me, this isn't over yet."
The Sentinel noticeably faltered at his words.
It was not worried about what would happen next.
It was just what had come out of Ling An's mouth...
What do you mean, gave?
Did I want to give it to you?
You clearly stole it!
So was that half-share of Threnodian authority he possessed also something Dreamless had 'given' him back then?
Up in the sky,