The horn of victory resounded across the skies, and the kingdom's people were immersed in joy, singing and dancing to celebrate the hard-won peace. Yet, as the legendary protagonists of it all, Lu Chen and Huo Yao did not indulge in the euphoria of triumph. Outside the palace, the plaza was a tumult of voices, but inside, it was so quiet that they could hear each other breathe.
Lu Chen stood by the window, his profound gaze fixed upon the brilliant starry sky outside—a realm full of the unknown, challenges, and infinite possibilities. "We should leave," he said softly, his tone carrying a trace of firmness, a touch of reluctance, and a hint of anticipation.
"Where do you want to go?" came Huo Yao's crisp voice from behind him, tinged with a little perplexity and curiosity, but above all, an unconditional trust and support for Lu Chen. She walked to his side and followed his gaze toward the boundless, starry expanse, resembling the journey they were about to embark upon, fraught with the unknown and challenges.
Chapter 86