The world seemed to dissolve before Ethan's eyes, reality melting like wax dripping to reveal a clearer truth.
Moments later, he appeared in a different world, serene and real—the heart of the inheritance place.
Nestled among lush mountains blanketed in dense forest stood a pavilion, sturdy and aged with the wisdom of countless years.
Inside, the two figures sat opposite one another at a simple table, a chessboard between them—Ebon Azure, the founding ancestor of the Azure Origin Dao Sect, radiant with timeless power; and the mysterious man in black, cloaked in shadow and deep contemplation.
A constant rush of water whispered nearby, as a crystal-clear stream curved gracefully beside the pavilion before spilling into a tranquil pool behind it.
The breeze carried the scent of damp earth and fresh green growth, and the ambiance felt palpably alive.
