A person's 'future' is shaped by countless 'nows'. Song Shuhang's current actions determined his future.
Behind him, the ethereal smoke hands gently closed, enveloping You Bai and Song Shuhang protectively.
Coincidentally, Fairy Skylark also completed her revival at this moment.
"Ouch, that hurts," complained black-haired Skylark while furrowing her brow. "That's the fourth time."
They say third time's the charm… but she ended up getting hurt four times.
Beside her, the faint glow of 'undying protection' reappeared.
The illusory river and Fairy Skylark began to resonate subtly.
"I have to get going," a voice came from Senior White Two's golden thigh. This leg of the ruler of the Netherworld couldn't exert too much power in the main world, lest it attract the Heavenly Punishment.