Deep within the ruins of the Water Mansion.
A newly crafted White Jade Coffin housed the corpse of Lord Baihe.
Lord Haihe stood by the White Jade Coffin, placing his hand on the edge of the coffin lid, lost and vacant, his eyes devoid of focus.
"Boom..."
Several escape lights arrived together, landing on the ground.
"Association Leader."
Zhang Yao, Peng Yue Xian, and others stepped forward to pay their respects.
"You're here."
Lord Haihe slowly turned around, nodding in acknowledgment.
His expression had returned to normal, showing no joy or anger, yet deep in his eyes was a lingering, indiscernible coldness.
"Association Leader, please take heart..."
Peng Yue Xian, Fairy Lichen, and others all spoke, their tones somewhat somber.
"I will."
Lord Haihe nodded slightly, then looked at Peng Yue Xian, inquiring:
"Old Peng, how did the final battle outside turn out?"
"Sigh..."
Peng Yue Xian sighed upon hearing this, then said:
