Inside a space rift, Shui, Yan, and Lin watched the harrowing scene unfold through a projection. A chill ran down their spines, and cold sweat drenched them. They felt no relief at having survived; they were gripped only by profound dread and terror. Ling Chen’s current state of madness and his displays of power made it clear he intended to make an enemy of every outsider. As those who had pressed him so hard outside Taoyuan Island, they were surely at the very top of his hit list.
"Bastards..." Yan gritted out through clenched teeth, his eyes blurring with tears. The death of Huohuo left his heart a tangled mess of rage and grief. It was he who had sent Huohuo to the meeting in his stead, never imagining it would become a death warrant. Now, Yi, Yan, and Huohuo had all died—directly or indirectly—at Ling Chen's hands. His hatred for Ling Chen had reached an unprecedented peak.
"At least we didn't go to the scene ourselves..." Lin exhaled heavily, his back already soaked in sweat.
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