Only then did Bai Yaoyao nod. "You... judge for yourself. Where there's a will, there's a way. Don't feel pressured."
Peiqi and Chenxuan gently rested their hands on Elder Chen's shoulders, allowing them to constantly monitor the energy inside him so they could intervene and help replenish his special ability at any moment.
Elder Chen slowly closed his eyes and activated his special ability.
A long silence followed. About half an hour later, Elder Chen suddenly seemed to be in terrible pain, his body beginning to twitch uncontrollably.
The wrinkles on his already aged face deepened, and strands of his silver hair began to fall out.
"His special ability is draining too fast!" Chenxuan warned urgently.
Bai Yaoyao took out the Spring Water. Monkey immediately understood and hurriedly activated his skill, enveloping Elder Chen in all the Spring Water before his condition finally stabilized again.
They waited another hour before Elder Chen gradually regained consciousness. The moment he opened his eyes, his tears flowed uncontrollably.
"Everything was gone. All of it... became... nothingness. Everyone was gone..."
Those present had considered this possibility, but hearing Elder Chen actually say it left them suddenly at a loss. Could a foreseen, predetermined ending really still be changed?
Bai Yaoyao hurried forward and asked, "Can you still remember the details? Let's see which parts we can improve on. Until the very last second, there's always hope."
Only then did Elder Chen shake off the vision of that world awash in red. "I let it get to me!
"The final battle won't be in a year. It'll be in six months. During those six months, the base was peaceful. Nothing happened, and we even gained some allies...
"Almost all the ability users in inland Huaguo gathered here.
"When the ice and snow melted, the zombies