Lin Yi drew a sharp breath. "Then the answer the Principal went to sea to find would actually become the foundation for Supreme Heaven's return?"
"Of course," Tian Bufan continued. "The Principal once heard a Call from deep within the Ocean while in the depths of the Gray Fog Sea. That Call was very likely Supreme Heaven's, though it could also have been a summons from the First Apostles."
"Of the First Apostles who went to sea before, almost every group had one or two lose their way in the Gray Fog Sea. They have endured, undying, through nearly eternal stretches of time. If they could be summoned back into the present world, theoretically, they would be an important fighting force on humanity's side."
"Like Sect Ancestors?!" Lin Yi exclaimed.
Tian Bufan narrowed his eyes, his gaze laden with meaning. "Theoretically, yes. With the Gray Fog Invasion now threatening the entire globe, being able to summon back the strongest people of the Ancient Era would undoubtedly be an enormous boon."
"Night Watchman-03-you know, the one standing by the Cliff holding the Ancient Bronze Lamp, Mingzhao."
Lin Yi stirred inwardly. "What about them?"
"Standing there, they are a lighthouse in the night, the Anchor Point of Black Moon Outpost. Since the Distant Era, they, their Predecessor, their Predecessor's Predecessor... countless Mourners who inherited the Ancient Bronze Lamp, Mingzhao, and bore the name of Night Watchman have had, among their duties, answering the Calls from deep within the Gray Fog Sea, attempting to summon back the First Apostles of the Ancient Era."
"In the Gray Fog Sea, Lost Souls ultimately become Phantoms."
"But even Phantoms have a road home."
"The Night Watchman stands vigil through the endless, interminable night, guarding Black Moon Outpost and, like a lighthouse, guiding the Apostles home."
Lin