Yan Xi's eyes remained fixed on Ling Yue, who lay unconscious.
But the words of the silver-haired man echoed in his ears:
"Time is running out. If you want to save her, you must pass through the gates of the ancient realm."
Bai Xuan clenched his teeth, staring at the faint glow of the seals on his left hand.
"The ancient realm… Isn't that place said to be sealed?"
Mo Ye crossed his arms, his dark eyes narrowing with suspicion.
"He might be luring us in."
Yan Xi slowly stood up. His gaze was still on Ling Yue, but his voice was resolute.
"Even if it's a trap, we have no other choice."
At that moment, the silver-haired man smiled faintly.
"Then, you have made your choice."
And just then, the sky shattered once more.
The Opening of the Celestial Gate
High above, a blood-red moon rose into the sky. As its crimson light bathed the world, ancient seals materialized in the air.
A deep cracking sound echoed.
And a gate opened.
Bai Xuan quickly analyzed the seals.
"This gate… it transcends time."
Yan Xi lifted Ling Yue into his arms and stepped forward without hesitation.
Bai Xuan, Mo Ye, Ling Feng, and Ren Yue followed close behind.
And in that instant, the gate closed.
Descent into the Unknown Realm
Everyone was drifting in a weightless void.
Yan Xi held onto Ling Yue tightly. But the energy surrounding them… was altering something.
Mo Ye gritted his teeth.
"This isn't just a passage… Time flows differently here."
Suddenly, a powerful force crashed against them.
And they were all flung in different directions.
Yan Xi's eyes remained open, yet he was being pulled into darkness.
And the last thing he heard—
Were the whispers of the blood moon.
"Your fate will be rewritten."