The battle raged on for a full two days.
In the end, led by Shen Jie and Ke Dalai, the remaining four all retreated from the field.
Tan Zongzhao, looking somewhat worn out, collapsed to the ground and, with a laugh, said to Blackie, whose body was covered with deep bone-showing wounds and startling bloodstains, "Pleasant cooperation?"
He then reached out a fist.
Blackie too reached out his fist and bumped it against the other man's, saying, "You're very strong."
To have withstood such a long onslaught from several prodigies of the same realm was an impressive feat for Tan Zongzhao.
Tan Zongzhao chuckled and said, "I have a feeling you'll become a pillar of support in The Mortal Realm, holding up the inheritance that has been cut off during this darkest of times."
A pillar of support.
Blackie gave a smile, for it wasn't just him who would become that pillar; in time, everyone from The Cottage would reach the peak of The Mortal Realm!
