Ryu stood in absolute silence, his heart calm. He didn't know the Dragoness well, and he didn't know her husband all that well either, but as far as he was concerned, the crime of making his woman cry was enough to sign his death warrant.
He took a deep breath, not immediately exhaling.
He had learned a long while ago that his Dao would progress faster the stronger the world he was on. All the time he had spent on lower Heavens had actually slowed him down quite significantly.
However, in this world, it was as though his comprehension was unleashed to the fullest extent.
Standing there, holding onto Selheira tightly so that she wouldn't run off, he drew blades across his thoughts, visualizing a future he would stand on the tallest mountain.
His Dao Heart trembled and shone.
