Apotheosis

One year ago, the Seven-Star City had been destroyed, with nothing more than rubble and ruins left. It had been a mess.

Now, after more than a year of restoration, there were no signs that it had been destroyed the year prior.

However, too many people had died. Even though many people had come here from other cities in the Seven-Star Province, one couldn't shake off the feeling of desolation in this city.

To recover the level of prosperity it was before would take at least a hundred years of peace.

Laura pondered over this as she stood in front of the Lofty Sword, overlooking the mountains and rivers. A gloomy expression took over her face.

A year ago, the Qiu Clan and the Yuebai Clan were still fighting for power.

She thought the competition would be good for the Sword Light Palace. But she had not expected that Reynald's choices would lead them to a dead end.

"Time for a shift!"

Ingram's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Most elites of the Sword Light Palace were dead. The only hope of their people was Ingram, Laura, and the Lofty Sword on the top of the mountain.

The Lofty Sword used to be guarded by the officiant. Now, Ingram and Laura took shifts looking after it.

"I can hold on... for several more days." Laura shook her head.

"Don't even try. Even the officiant would rest from time to time. This is exhausting," said Ingram concernedly.

When the Sword Light Palace was at its prime, the sword was rarely used. Normally, high-level warriors could protect the place.

But now, times were different. Every hour of the day, they needed to keep a close eye on it.

"Alas..."

As Laura let out a tired sigh, a black thing suddenly flashed in the sky in the distance.

After what happened last year, Laura and the others had become highly vigilant. There was no way they were going to risk being lax.

Before identifying who or what the black thing was, she immediately activated the Lofty Sword. Suddenly, the surface of its blade glowed in intricate patterns.

"Buzz..."

Countless beams of dense sword light shot out and intertwined around the palace, forming a huge net. This was the Sword Light Palace's defense.

"It's a flying ship. Don't be so nerv

ened to my brother here in the Seven-Star Province?"

Laura and Ingram happily shared with her what they knew of Zen's experiences. After all, he had saved their lives. They felt indebted to him.

Actually, without Zen, the Sword Light Palace wouldn't have survived at all.

After hearing all the details, Yan was relieved. She bade them goodbye and flew back to her boat with the veiled woman.

Watching the black flying boat sail into the distance, Laura turned to Ingram. "This girl really cares about her brother..." she said quietly, with a faint smile. "How far is Pear Hill from here?"

"I don't care about that," said Ingram, who was also eyeing the boat. "If I'm not mistaken, Zen's sister is also capable of Instant Enlightenment."

"What makes you say that?" Laura pursed her lips.

"The Pear Hill wants to send her to the Miracle Temple. But she hasn't even reached the Other Shore Realm. Think about it," he said seriously. "How many people in the Source World can be treated such?"

Although they lived in a remote area, they were well aware of the reputation of the Miracle Temple.

Only elites cultivated by super forces could enter the Miracle Temple. This was how Ingram drew conclusions about Yan's talent.

"They are really special, aren't they?" Laura sighed. "I wonder what the future holds for them." While she was the one who had brought Zen into the Sword Light Palace by instinct, she never could've expected how powerful he truly was.