"Conductor Du... what happened to you?" It had only been four days since Mao Chuan last saw Du Kang.
But Du Kang's appearance had changed drastically. Though his eyes were still sharp and bright, he had become much more gaunt.
Coincidentally, today was the day the Original Dragon Sovereign was scheduled to arrive. Mao Chuan wasn't sure if Du Kang had intentionally chosen this time to meet, or if this was simply when he happened to be free.
"Just a necessary price." Du Kang didn't elaborate, instead saying, "Have a seat. Let's look at the situation with the Original Dragon Sovereign and the Cold Moon Bird."
As he spoke, Du Kang turned on a projection. The image, generated by some form of remnant technology from a super-ancient civilization, showed a view of the Moon and Outer Space.
In space, a massive dark shadow was approaching their planet. The Moon, meanwhile, slowly began to unfurl, transforming into a bizarre, bird-like creature, its body radiating a biting chill.
