"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, ladies," said X, his voice carrying a tone of mild regret as he flew towards the palace. He effortlessly carried Liang Yu and the Ant Queen in his hands, while YuYu stood perched on his broad shoulder, her balance unwavering despite their rapid movement through the sky.
"Why is that?" YuYu asked, her curiosity piqued, though a sense of foreboding began to settle in her stomach.
"Lord Shen Bao is currently in secluded cultivation," X explained, his voice devoid of emotion but filled with the weight of the information. "Even his avatar, Shen Mo, is deep in practice, preparing for the upcoming battle."
Disappointment washed over YuYu's face, her expression reflecting the sting of unmet expectations. She had spent years waiting for this moment, yearning to finally meet him face to face, only to find him unavailable, locked away in isolation. The situation felt like a cruel twist of fate, a depressing irony that left her feeling hollow.
