All of Lan Hong's mental focus gathered completely at this moment, shutting out every external influence.
The righteous energy that had long accumulated within Lan Hong also aided him now, keeping his mind clear at all times.
At last, he drew a vertical stroke. Only the final stroke remained before he could carve his full name onto the Azure Vault Ranking.
Yet this final stroke was also the most difficult. Lan Hong struggled even to begin it, and he had no time to hesitate.
At times like this, one's life usually flashed before one's eyes, followed by a flood of memories. Lan Hong was much the same. Within the Small World, the figures of Cai Lin, Zi Yan, Little Doctor Immortal, Qing Lin, and the others appeared before him one by one.
Finally, the figures of Blue Cat, Xuan Di, and Hong Mao appeared as well.
"Come on! You can do it."
"Brother Lan Hong, come on!"
"Lan Hong, hold fast to your heart and believe in yourself. You can do it. Mind Like a Sword—carve that final stroke!"
Lan Hong suddenly opened his eyes, a brilliant gleam bursting forth from them. At last, he slowly brought down the final stroke.
As Lan Hong completed that final stroke, his full name appeared upon the Azure Vault Ranking.
The entire Azure Vault Ranking shone with dazzling light. Lan Hong's full name, Xiao Yan's Xiao, and Lin Dong's Lin all gleamed brilliantly.
Then, a sound like a great bell resounded through heaven and earth.
The Azure Vault Ranking then vanished from the sky, and everything returned to normal. That immense pressure disappeared without a trace, as though it had never existed.
Lan Hong let out a long breath. At the final moment, he had finally carved his full name upon it.
Lan