Yun Lintian took the Mirror of Forgotten Eternity from Xia Nongyue, his fingers brushing against the cold surface. The artifact pulsed faintly in his grip, as if responding to the divine energy within him.
Yun Lintian turned to Xia Nongyue. "I'll need to prepare before entering the Abyss."
She nodded, though a flicker of concern passed through her eyes. "Be careful."
Yun Lintian nodded. He summoned the Gate of Beyond Heaven, this time calling for Yue Yun. The portal rippled, and Yue Yun stepped through, her hair swaying as she glanced around curiously.
"You called for me?" she asked.
Yun Lintian nodded. "I need you to stay with her while I'm gone."
Yue Yun's expression turned serious. "Where are you going?"
"The Abyss of Eternal Silence," Yun Lintian replied.
Yue Yun's eyes widened slightly, but she didn't question him further. She simply nodded. "I'll keep her company."
