That day, the Goddess Statue was still silently digesting and tempering divine power amid endless solitude, just as she always had.
Suddenly, a glimmer of spiritual light flashed to life deep within her consciousness.
She froze for a moment, then realized that the Venerable God was truly calling her. Overjoyed, she immediately cast her consciousness into that spark of light.
"Welcome the Venerable God's return! Welcome the Venerable God's return! To witness hope for the revival of the Divine Dao—I would die without regrets!"
The moment the Goddess Statue entered the Star Sea Space, she saw another unfamiliar spirit body outside the Divine Palace, repeatedly bowing in worship toward it.
She looked at him in surprise, her astonishment mixed with delight.
The appearance of the Martial God Statue's spirit meant that there were still others like herself in the world!
The Martial God Statue's spirit sensed her arrival as well, but he was not particularly surprised.
The Venerable God stood at such an exalted height. Was it not perfectly natural for him to have followers besides himself?
"This lesser god is Wu Hua. Greetings, fellow Daoist."
Faced with the Martial God Statue taking the initiative to greet her, the Goddess Statue grew somewhat nervous.
Still, she quickly calmed herself and returned the greeting. "This lesser god is Fu Yin. Greetings, fellow Daoist."
Wu Hua had inherited his name from ten thousand years ago, while the Goddess Statue's name had been given to her by Chen Yang the last time she entered the Heavenly Talisman Secret Realm.
Fu referred to talismans, while Yin stood for cause and effect.
Together, Fu Yin sounded like "good tidings." Chen Yang liked names with auspicious meanings.
After the two exchanged greetings, Wu Hua took the initiative to invite Fu Yin to walk ahead.
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