The sun was shining brightly in Peak City in June, and the cool sea breeze carried the sound of the sea tide.

Tang Ling awoke from her stupor, and the faces that came into view were both familiar and strange—a middle-aged couple who hadn't closed their eyes in who knows how long, their faces full of fatigue and bloodshot eyes.

"Dad, Mom?"

She hadn't seen this couple for many years, her expression somewhat dazed, as if in a different lifetime.

"Finally awake, thank heavens."

Tang Zixuan seemed incredulous as he tightly gripped his daughter's hands, pressing them to his heart, his voice trembling: "Seven days, a full seven days! We all thought you would never wake up again... It's good you're awake, it's good you're awake! Heaven has eyes and did not take you away from us."

This old man choked with emotion, tears streaming down his face.

Xu Xiu gently touched her daughter's face, then covered her mouth, weeping tears of joy.

This was a critical care unit, where Tang Ling lay on a soft hospital bed, still hooked to an IV drip, wires from machines connected to her body, with medical staff standing by with relieved expressions.

Not just them, even the Pseudo Ancestors from the Heavenly Destiny Pavilion were moved when they saw her open her eyes.

Led by Ji Ye, they half-kneeled on the ground, as if welcoming the awakening of a new king.

"When we found you on the second level of the Qilin Immortal Palace, you had collapsed in the ruins, murmuring someone's name. Thunder, congratulations, you've passed through the thorns of life and death, now standing at the pinnacle of human evolution. In a sense, you are destined to be the new king of this world."

Chen Bojun stood by the bedside, his expression not particularly excited, rather somewhat darkened, yet he forced a smile: "History has been rewritten because of you; the Human World thanks you for your effort and sacrifice."

Lu Zicheng and Chen Qing stood by his side, both expressionless, their eyes pale.

It was like she had been in a nightmare; Tang Ling didn't know how long she had been in a coma, only vaguely feeling that it was all over. The first level of the Qilin Immortal Palace had been conquered, the second level's door opened.

Meaning the Kui Bird Ancestor should also be dead.

She had successfully completed the Stairway to Immortality, gaining a new life.

"Wait."

Tang Ling forced herself to sit up, disregarding the weakness and fatigue in her body, raising her beautiful eyes, she asked softly: "Where is he?"

As she said this, she subconsciously clutched the sheet, extremely tense.

The girl did not specify a name.

But everyone knew who she was referring to.

The Pseudo Ancestors, led by Ji Ye, bowed their heads even lower.

The Tang Family couple also showed a look of hesitation.

In the oppressive silence, Chen Bojun wanted to speak but said nothing.

"Gone."

After a long while, Lu Zicheng lifted his bloodshot eyes and said softly: "Although the rescue work continues, it has been basically concluded that he is no longer. Involved in a Supreme Level conflict, death was certain."

Chen Qing's voice was hoarse as he said softly: "Master Lin Zhengchun from Laojun Mountain personally came to Peak City, but found nothing. The Heavenly Destiny Pavilion also made a prophecy, that there are no traces of him left in this world."

The sunlight shone on Tang Ling's ice-cold side profile, but brought no warmth to her.

The voice next to her ear seemed to be stretched to the horizon, the world in front of her darkened at that moment, she shed no tears, yet felt as if it rained within her heart, the raindrops falling into an endless abyss.

"Undoubtedly, Gu Jianlin is a hero of the Human World. According to the divination results, it was he who led you up the Stairway to Immortality and opened the second layer of the Qilin Immortal Palace, facing the soul of the Ancient Ancestors alone, ultimately caught in the conflict between the Qilin and Candle Dragon Supremes, vanished without a trace."

In the end, she couldn't tell who was explaining, speaking softly: "Vice President Lin Dong was a step too late."

With a crash.

The cables were torn, the apparatus trembled, exploding with a rumble.

The girl on the hospital bed lifted her eyes, her pupils blazing with fierce golden, her white hair dyed red.

"Get out."

She said softly.

"What?"

Someone didn't hear clearly, the Tang Family couple even wanted to gently touch her.

"I told you to get out!"

Boom, the hospital room trembled violently, the girl's fierce and icy voice resounding like rolling thunder.

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A clear sound of a gavel echoed throughout the Court at Black Cloud Base, the trial after a day and night finally concluded, half a year later, the malicious incident at the Returning Burial Forest was determined to be a miscarriage of justice.

This judicial decision was different from before, as it was personally presided over by the Investigation Bureau's former Chief Superintendent, an elder from the Ji Family known for his impartiality and incorruptibility for the past one hundred and fifty-seven years. Although supposed to be retired and enjoying his later years, he was specifically requested this time, signifying great importance.

It's important to know that inviting out this kind of senior cadre, even two Vice Presidents would not suffice.

It had to be the President personally requesting.

In this judgment, the Night Watcher provided irrefutable evidence, especially Lin Lan, a living witness.

The Judgement Court on the other hand, apart from presenting some existing evidence, remained silent, no one attempting to aggressively debate anymore, essentially voluntarily conceding.

When the last gavel sound struck, the grievances of eight years were finally washed away.