"What happened? I only went out for a bit, and my Milk Baby was gone when I came back?" Qin Tian's head was full of question marks.
He had only gazed out over the River of Time for a while and given a sermon back home. How had his boy died in such a short time?
Qin Tian followed Ge Gu to a low hill and stood before Shi Hao's grave.
Weeds covered the hill. Thick roots glowed brilliantly, like dragon whiskers, gleaming with light as hazy qi swirled around them.
Looking at the grave, Qin Tian was utterly speechless.
Seriously, he had already changed the past, awakened two Immortal Kings, and revived the True Dragon Remnant... how had Little One still died?!
Two Immortal Kings and a True Dragon Remnant on par with the Immortal Dao, and they couldn't watch over one child?!
"My little master died from a curse while saving me!" Ge Gu knelt before the grave, weeping without end.
He had followed Shi Hao since birth, acknowledging him as his master and boss. Though he rebelled on a daily basis, their bond was extremely strong.
Shi Hao's death had dealt Ge Gu a tremendous blow, driving the dragon mad.
From Ge Gu, Qin Tian learned the whole story.
During his time in the River of Time, the plot had progressed rapidly. Willow Deity and Little Pagoda had already entered the Gate of Origin and headed for the Boundary Sea.
Second Under Heaven and the Immortal Gold Daoist had been unable to dissuade Willow Deity and had chosen to enter the gate with her and the others, escorting her part of the way to ensure her safety.
During the two Immortal Kings' absence, the plot of the Seven Deities Descending to the Lower Realm had arrived.
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