Shen Haoran, Gu Xunyi, and Huo Yue appeared at the summit of the pyramid.
The air at the peak was thick, heavy, and motionless, carrying a tense quietness that seemed to freeze time itself.
There, they saw Bai Wenxin and Su Xishi standing off to the side, their expressions cautious and alert.
In the center of the peak, Shi Tian and Hei Xuan stood facing each other, their bodies locked in rigid, confrontational postures, staring at each other with intense, unyielding gazes that promised violence.
The moment the newcomers appeared, the four figures immediately turned their gazes towards them, the sudden shift in attention slicing through the suffocating atmosphere.
"Oh?" Huo Yue blinked, taking a small step back as she rolled her shoulders, a look of genuine surprise crossing her face. "My qi is completely restricted."
Gu Xunyi narrowed her eyes, scanning the subtle, glowing runes carved faintly into the ancient stone beneath their feet.
