In this pitch-black night, the forest seemed shrouded in a massive black silk cloth, so tranquil it made one's heart flutter with unease. Suddenly, like a silver bell ringing from an empty valley, a voice drifted leisurely into Xu Lin's ears. "Captain, where are you?" "Captain!" The shouts rose and fell, echoing through the silent forest like a passionate symphony, every note fiercely jarring Xu Lin's heart. Hearing those calls laden with concern, the heart Xu Lin had kept suspended finally settled. He knew he was safe, and more importantly, his companions were safe too. The nerve that had remained taut like a fully drawn bowstring finally relaxed at that moment, and a tidal wave of exhaustion instantly swept through his entire body. Almost uncontrollably, he slumped down behind a large tree, his back against the trunk, gasping heavily for breath.
Looking at his own wretched state, a self-deprecating, bitter smile tugged at the corners of Xu Lin's lips. Although he possessed an Immortal Body, his mind and emotions were no different from ordinary people, and he had his limits. The prolonged battle, injuries, and intense psychological strain had completely drained his energy.
The shouts grew closer and more urgent, sounding like a child lost in the dark who grew increasingly anxious receiving no reply. Xu Lin gritted his teeth, once again struggling to push himself up from the ground, and shouted with all his might toward the distance, "I'm here, Anna!" However, his weakened …
Chapter 88