The night passed quickly over the floating city in the middle of the forest.
Outside, the celebrations continued late. Spiritual fireworks lit up the sky every few minutes, and the sound of music and laughter echoed among the giant trees. But inside the Verdant Sword Tree, everyone had retired early. There was a solemn calm in the air. They knew that the next day would bring farewells.
Kyrian did not sleep immediately. He sat on the balcony at night, watching the floating city shine under the stars. His thoughts wandered between what had happened and what was to come. The Gathering of Domains had ended. Mo Tianhai and the others would head to the Gray Blade Sect. He would return to the Verdant Sword and, after that, to the Blood Court.
The path ahead was certain for him.
When the first rays of sunlight began to break over the horizon, he stood up. He stretched his shoulders and went back inside.
One by one, the others woke up.
