228: He is back

As Jiang Yuan and others, and Lian and others departed.

The Artificial Island, Arayashiki, returned to peace, floating on the vast sea, losing its spatial connection with the distant Sakura main island.

And without the power of its Origin, who knew how long it would take for the sealed Magatsu God to revive.

This City was Reborn amidst its ruin.

The survivors could finally live stable and peaceful lives.

This was also what Shingu Ryuya wanted to see.

Perhaps in the future, strong individuals would rise from this island, learn about the past events, and launch a war of freedom and resistance against the Sakura main island... but those would ultimately be matters for later.

This day.

The end of November, Year 297 of the God-Forsaken Era.

In the early winter season, as the cold descended.

A massive earthquake occurred in Japan, with news spreading that the Artificial Island Arayashiki had disappeared, and the three Kings of the Shingu family had gathered again after 17 years, for unknown reasons.

In a temple in A San Country, ten thousand people vanished into thin air, countless Buddha statues wept blood, and it was suspected that terrifying evil spirits had descended.

In South Korea, multiple reports circulated that Park Jeong-ssang, known as the strongest person in South Korea, had ascended to the King Realm, openly challenging Great Xia, demanding that Great Xia hand over the Black Monkey Sacred Artifact, and declaring that the Black Monkey Sacred Artifact should belong to South Korea.

In Bai Xiang Country, a giant elephant smashed mountains along its path, traversed an entire province, and headed east.

In Maozi Country, deep within the Siberian ice plains, Saint remains were suspected to have appeared.

In United States, domestic unrest was constant, with successive aircraft accidents, and fifty-year-old undead monsters appearing at the southern border wall, attempting to open an S-rank Ruin, but all the strong individuals dispatched into it had gone missing... In a villa in South River City.

Ji Feiyue, with her vibrant red hair cascading down and her skin as white as jade, gently closed the ancient book in her hand, her crimson lips slightly parting:

"A turbulent time, indeed."

"Rare events erupting simultaneously in various places, is this the prelude to the Golden Great Era you spoke of, Teacher?" a female phantom sitting opposite her said.

If Jiang Yuan had been present, he would have been utterly shocked.

Because this ethereal female phantom was none other than Yuan Ling, a prominent figure among the Ten Ministers Association, at the pinnacle of power in Great Xia.

A Peak Quasi-King powerhouse.

And such a prominent figure addressed Ji Feiyue as... Teacher!

"Mm."

Ji Feiyue, with her beautiful legs crossed, hummed in acknowledgment.

She calmly picked up the steaming coffee on the table and took a sip.

"I told you, don't call me that."

"Being your teacher was a matter of a previous life."

"But to Yuan Ling, Teacher will always be Teacher; that will never change."

Yuan Ling said earnestly and firmly.

Ji Feiyue put down her coffee cup and smiled, "You're just so stubborn, that's why you've been stuck in your current Realm; otherwise, you would have ascended to the King Realm long ago."

Yuan Ling insisted, "If not for Teacher's teachings back then, Yuan Ling would not have survived, nor would she be here today. If I were to forget my teacher's kindness for the sake of my Realm, I would rather be stuck in the Quasi-King Realm my entire life."

"...As you wish."

Ji Feiyue was speechless.

Yuan Ling: "Teacher, how much longer until you can recover to your former state? What do you need? Anything I can help with, I will..."

"Time."

Ji Feiyue chuckled, "All I need is time. Unless you master the Law of Time and become a demigod, you won't be able to help me in the slightest."

Yuan Ling was speechless.

Ji Feiyue looked out the window, her ruby-like pupils deep and profound.

"The Scarlet Archmage of a hundred years ago is dead. My remnant body is still transformed into a magical robe, guarding the Western Hammer Forbidden Ground. If you hadn't discovered the contingency I left behind in my Reincarnation and tracked my aura to find me, I wouldn't have planned to see you again."

"The past is ultimately the past."

Yuan Ling: "Teacher..."

"I'm living very well now, having forgotten the cruel years of the past, enjoying this peaceful life away from the battlefield's vortex. I am very content every day now."

Ji Feiyue smiled, "Do you really want me to be unhappy?"

"No, of course not."

"Then that's fine. Once you've asked what you wanted to ask, go back. When I want to find you, I will naturally be able to find you."

Ji Feiyue said, answering her question,

"Regarding the Golden Great Era, people have been prophesying for a hundred years that such a day would come. Various countries have seen top-tier Prodigies far surpassing those of the past, the abyss is turbulent, and the direction of fate is unclear. Something big is bound to happen in the next few years."

Yuan Ling asked, "Will it affect Great Xia?"

Ji Feiyue nodded, "Of course. Don't underestimate luck. If a person's luck is weak, they are plagued by misfortune; if their luck is strong, everything goes smoothly. The same applies to a Nation. Especially with the Prodigy National War to be held in two months, victory or defeat will more or less determine the National Luck of each country."

"I see, no wonder those Nations, besides Great Xia, attach such importance to it."

Yuan Ling said, then couldn't help but sigh again.

"If that young man were still here, sending him to battle would surely guarantee victory, but alas..."

Ji Feiyue thought of the handsome young man with clear eyes and smiled slightly, "Him? He'll be back, very soon."

Suddenly, Ji Feiyue let out a soft "Oh?" and looked towards the east.

Yuan Ling: "Teacher, what's wrong?"

Ji Feiyue stood up, her figure, about 1.7 meters tall, was graceful and captivating, and a smile appeared on her beautiful mature face.

"He's back."

...At the same time.

A teleportation array appeared on the outskirts of Hai City.

Within the light.

Three figures materialized.

The slender figure in the center slowly opened his eyes, his left eye blazing like fire, his right eye scarlet like blood.