The sky brightened as the three suns of Tianxue Jingjie rose, spreading their brilliance across the lands. Phoenix-like birds chirped, spreading their wings as they soared through the sky. The lively aura the day brought was palpable — but one place remained dim, as though in defiance of the sun's brilliance…
The Hybrid Village retained its gloomy and ashen atmosphere. Vultures and crows perched along its wooden fence, their eyes brimming with expectation.
Today was the day — the day the Hybrid Valley opened. Visitors who had come to brave the lands from different parts of the Mortal Realm rose early.
Eager but wary, they quickly gathered at the southwest edge of the village, their vital auras and rowdy presence bringing a flicker of warmth and life to the otherwise dead atmosphere.
Spark stood at the outer edge of the crowd. He was one of the first to arrive, his cloak donned and his expression stoic.
