Prince of Shicheng Hua Tianxiong prayed silently in his heart, hoping to complete this arduous retreat successfully and escape safely with the precious lake water.
His heart hammered like a rapid drumbeat, and his nerves were coiled tight, trapped within an invisible web of tension. Yet, his gaze remained unyielding, brimming with determination and courage; he felt not a shred of retreat or fear.
During this long, suffocating process, time seemed to stand still. Every second dragged on, and every faint sound stretched his nerves to the breaking point.
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