Tianlan Empire, Tianlan Imperial City, the golden plaza within the Imperial Palace!
A towering golden altar stood on the plaza, a golden light pillar soaring to the sky. Below, a lady in white watched with wide eyes as the golden glow that rushed towards the heavens faded away; the person atop the golden altar disappeared along with it, leaving the entire structure suddenly empty.
"I'll wait for your return! I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes, I'll wait for you!" Gazing at the now empty golden altar, she murmured to herself.
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Tianheng Continent, North Domain!
The piercing, bone-chilling cold winds swept across heaven and earth, rendering everything desolate and gloomy.
Suddenly, within the gloomy void, a golden light pillar descended from the sky, landing upon a barren land. As the golden light dissipated, a white figure became visible.
