Yun Lintian's gaze sharpened as he made his decision. "We'll start with the God of Light."
Hei Xuan nodded approvingly. "A logical choice. Li Qinglan hasn't fallen to Nian Shi's influence yet. There's still a chance to reason with her."
Hei Yue wiped her tears and stepped forward. "I'm going with you." Her voice left no room for argument.
Yun Lintian studied her determined expression before nodding. "Very well. But first..." He placed a hand over his chest where Hei Xuan's Divine Core pulsed with newly absorbed power. "I need seven days to fully consolidate this darkness."
***
The training grounds of the Eternal Darkness Realm became Yun Lintian's temporary sanctuary.
He sat cross-legged at the center, his body wreathed in swirling shadows. The primordial darkness churned within him, resisting complete assimilation. Each breath he took drew the chaotic energy deeper into his meridians, binding it to his Divine Core.
