ZHU LIAN acted swiftly. As soon as she spotted Noctis plunging into the shadows on the river's surface, she retrieved the item Yin Meiyu had given her from her inventory and activated it without hesitation.
Upon activation, the item transformed into a radiant orb that swiftly ascended above Zhu Lian. This extraordinary orb emitted a brilliant light that blanketed the surrounding area, extending with a 20-meter radius, with Zhu Lian at its center. The intense illumination spread over the river's surface, erasing all shadows in its path.
As the light expanded, it seamlessly integrated with the environment, creating a continuous barrier that encompassed the green line behind Zhu Lian. Even if Noctis managed to dive into the river's shadows, he would find himself trapped. The orb's powerful illumination effectively erased any shadows he could use to reappear.
