The next day, the Phoenix Tail Flower Team rested for a day and began their climb of the Life Tree.
After half a month, they successfully reached the 49th floor.
Lin Da's level advanced to the ultimate Legendary Rank, Level 99.
The lowest-ranked team member was at Level 97, a top-tier Legend.
During this time, Lia and others returned from Cangqing Province.
Old friends reunited, overwhelmed with emotions beyond words.
Seeing the now-taller, matured Lia, Lin Da felt as though lifetimes had passed.
The appearance of the young woman overlapped with the CG scene of Bursting Flames from the game.
He thought Lia would blame him for taking so long to return, but unexpectedly, Lia charged straight into his arms, her small fists pounding his chest furiously.
When they separated, the front of his shirt was soaked.
Lin Da kissed Lia, then turned to kiss Isa, whose gaze lingered long and deep.
That evening, he devoted all his time to the two of them.
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