Chapter 2178: Chapter 63: Like Music, Inspiring Every Heart That Wants to Dance
"Thank you, old friend," a faint voice echoed, "but not now."
"Rest first, and when you awaken, it will be your era."
...
Compared to those who were still eager to make something of themselves and willing to wait for the era that belonged to them, there were quite a few who had already exhausted all their energy supporting their nation and even thought of simply letting Ian win.
"I am willing to go deep into the Domain of Void and slumber."
Azure Star, the Pupationer and the old lady of the Seven Cities Alliance, who holds the āSeal of Mountains and Seasā at the Fifth Energy Level, was sipping tea in Subspace. With their power, creating illusory tea using Spirit Energy was a breeze. And when Ian sat in the last seat at the square table, Azure Star turned her head and promised, "But I hope āAzure Starā can leave a portal, allowing me to see the development of the new Terra civilization in the Domain of Void."
"I do too." Like Azure Star, the Pupationer had long been in Ianās allied camp, faintly understanding Ianās true intentions: "If you fail, I also want to see how I perish."
"All is possible." Ian couldnāt disagree, turning his head to the equally peaceful-looking old lady, Mother of Seven Mountains, Lady Kantaf: "Madam, you said you do not wish for eternal life in the future... why is that?"
"Young man." The old lady with light brown curls set down her teacup, smiling: "I know you treat us elderly kindly, and indeed, we have been prematurely aged by the depletion of the Top Seatās Blood, so that everyone withers early. You wish to harmonize our lifeās essence with a seal to extend our lives until the futureāa new world where everyone can live long, stable, and peaceful lives."
"At that time, we could enjoy a life of peace and use our wisdom and strength to lead humans to develop and grow."
"But unfortunately." The old lady pointed at herself: "The Seal of Mountains and Seas I hold projects in the Domain of Void as a shadow of the Realm of Light, and now that you have obtained control of the Realm of Light, Iām unable to accomplish anything."
"And Iām merely an ordinary person. The Seven Cities Alliance is a vassal of The Empire, a force within the Balance Ring Silent Sea camp. I lack experience and capability to lead humanity forward. So I think, why not let it be?"
"Allow me to return as an ordinary person, to meet my destined death."
Ian listened silently. He understood Lady Kantafās true thoughtsāalmost all her family and friends had already passed, most strong figures of her era had fallen, and she witnessed the end of a great age, feeling little curiosity for the new world, only wishing to hold onto the last things she could see.
"Alright." Finally, Ian said: "Then I will send you back later, and I hope you find happiness."
"How peculiar." Before the elderly woman was teleported away, she looked at Ian with some confusion: "You actually know I want to return to the small house by Lake Kola? This secret... I havenāt told anyone."
āāOf course, Ian thought. During those lifetimes of adventuring in the Seven Cities Alliance, he became the old ladyās successor, following her wishes to fiercely plot against those bug-like Seven Citiesā nobility, feeling utterly refreshed, naturally knowing that Lady Kantaf had pledged herself with her husband by Lake Kola.
After years of warfare and chaotic assassinations within the Seven Cities Alliance, everyone had left, leaving only Lady Kantaf in the end, and it was Ian who scattered the Remains of Light Dust of the elderly womanās body into Lake Kola.
If Lady Kantaf didnāt wish to go to the future, he would give her the ending she desired.
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The Marquis of the Azure Sky Royal Court, Gaion, initiated a rebellion against Ian, who gave him a punch, blasting him into the icebound core of Claus Star.
Coming out, Gaion, his face covered in blood, had only one question.
"Why didnāt my Great Khan come?" he was extremely unhappy: "Itās fine if Iām sealed, but my Khan must be sealed with me too!"
Even Ian was taken aback by this statement: "I remember your relationship wasnāt bad; if it werenāt for your support, Gonta Ximor wouldnāt have become the new Great Khan."
"Precisely because our relationship isnāt bad, he has to come with me, share the wealth and hardship!"
"He probably wonāt make it." Ian drew up a light screen, watching the duel between Gonta and Gaer with Gaion. Currently, it seemed Gonta had the upper hand, both sides charging ferociously, a real B-grade spectacle: "Do they always fight so heartlessly?"
"Thatās exactly why we of the Royal Court people respect the Great Khanās family, truly formidable, much more robust than the Sunbirdās endless light pollution battles!"
Gaion watched a while longer, curiously saying: "Isnāt it obvious heās dominant? Could he really lose to little Gaer?"
"If Gaer hadnāt trained with me, he indeed might not win." Ian raised an eyebrow: "But in my Pioneer Space, Gaerās combat skill is at the top S-level, occasionally beating my Fae incarnation. Heās not even using the techniques he learned from here yet, just those of the Azure Sky Royal Court."
Gaion was dumbfounded: "Is there really such a thing? After the seal ends, can I also learn?"
"Yes." Ian nodded: "But donāt forget your taskāClaus Star is a former Gaseous Giant Star with its environment disrupted and icebound by Heavenly Falling Power; you need to restore it to its original state during the seal, assuming Saturnās original duties."