Chapter 72: I'm Back
Death has a peculiar way of focusing the mind.
One moment, I was being transformed into pure light by a fanatical priest. The next, I was opening my eyes to find myself cocooned in a protective shell of vines within the Wei family's training ground.
The transition was even smoother this time – perhaps I really was getting used to dying.
"Master?" Azure's voice carried a note of concern. "How are you feeling?"
I took a deep breath, appreciating the simple act of having lungs that weren't being converted into divine energy. "I'm fine." The night air was cool against my skin, carrying the scent of spirit herbs from the nearby gardens. "How long was I gone for?"
"Approximately two hours here," Azure replied. "Though you spent about a month in the Two Suns world."
I nodded, letting that sink in. Still plenty of time before the duel with Chen Wu. More importantly, though...
I turned my attention inward, examining my inner world. The Genesis Seed still floated at the center, while the miniature red sun cowered in one corner, as usual. But what really drew my attention was the new addition – a tiny blue sun huddling in the opposite corner, as far from its red counterpart as possible.
"Congratulations on another power-up, Master," Azure said, a hint of pride in his voice.