A myriad of rosy clouds light over the Bright Moon Forest, draping it under a veil of gold.
The towering oak tree is declining at a rapid pace, billions of its withered leaves are falling with the wind, playing a lament for life.
Colin gently releases the lifeless Elan Seraph, only to find that her body begins to transform.
Thud— thud—
Golden flames bloom on Elan Seraph's body, only to extinguish in an instant, as if all vitality has been burnt away.
In this cycle of flaming and extinguishing, Elan Seraph gradually grows red feathers, transforming into a phoenix!
Seeing this, Colin furrows his brows with layers of confusion deepening within.
Falling oak leaves gently cover Elan Seraph's body, almost as if to bury her.
The clouds split apart in the sky above, and a staircase made of golden holy light extend down from the infinite void to reach Colin's feet.
Colin has seen this before, during his ascension to legendary status in Huorong City.
