The Carefree Dao Monarch walked along the mountain path of Bai Mountain, with the Vermilion Bird silently following beside him, both immersing themselves in the surroundings of mountains and water.
Soon, the two walked side by side to a place where mist and clouds swirled. Below their feet lay a cloud sea thousands of feet high. If it were anyone else, they'd certainly be awestruck. However, those standing above the cloud sea were the Carefree Dao Monarch and the Vermilion Bird. For two beings who have lived for thousands of years, the scenery before them was just as ordinary as any common sight.
"Tell me, if we hadn't separated back then, would there have been a different outcome for us?"
The Vermilion Bird took a deep breath, a fleeting look of loss and longing flashing across her clear face. Staring at the distant clouds and mist of the cloud sea, she closed her eyes, expression indescribable, and asked.
"There is no 'if'."
