The entire party fell silent.
For a moment, they forgot they were in the middle of a battle.
Lady Lam seemed the most TOUCHED by the recent cutscene. She looked bewildered.
No One and Ye Yu appeared somewhat confused.
Did the Immortal Blade die then?
So, at the time of the White Beast's appearance, who was fighting alongside the Heavenly Demon In Black?
Those two faces were exactly the same.
At this moment, the Phantom of The Immortal Blade remained motionless.
Just like the phase before reaching 90%.
The whole party was momentarily unsure of what to do.
Seeing that the other three members of the team stood still, Cherished Dream also didn't dare to move.
The chat room was now in complete chaos.
[Cutscene...? Cutscene!!!?]
[Oh my god, it's the first time I've seen a cutscene in this game.]
[This story is just too heartbreaking. That young woman endured everything for the sake of the Immortal Blade.]
[The Phantom of The Immortal Blade boss in the dungeon is female, could she be the young woman who inherited the Immortal Blade's cultivation power?]
[The face... is somewhat similar, but they are definitely two different people.]
[Oh wow, the developers finally spent money to make a cutscene, 10 out of 10. I cried damn it.]
[Damn it, this streaming channel is definitely making headlines tomorrow!]
[Huhu... Sister Qiu Yu! ｡ﾟ( ﾟஇ‸இﾟ)ﾟ｡ I can't hold it in!!! It's too tragic!]
[I came to watch the players get owned, but unexpectedly, got onion cutting by the Boss's scene.]
Everyone was in an uproar due to the cutscene event.
No Boss in the game had ever had a cutscene before, let alone such a long one.
No One accidentally turned on the Musical Cube, further heightening the emotions.
He didn't know that outside, his Master was watching and had already left the square.
She didn't want anyone to see her current state.
No One took a deep breath, then shouted.
"Let's continue!"
He directly grasped both swords tightly and charged forward.
Lady Lam was silent but continued to fight.
Quickly, the team returned to their battle formation.
Phantom of The Immortal Blade, after continuing to take damage, finally spoke.
"I."
"We."
"We will protect each other."
The body of the Phantom of The Immortal Blade trembled.
The body emitted a dazzling light.
No One was startled.
This light...Just like in the cutscene!
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"Ye Yu!"
Ye Yu nodded, astutely realizing what that light signified.
"Darkness shelters the wayward."
【Domain: Eternal Night】
Ye Yu's health had dropped to a critical level.
Darkness once again enveloped everything.
But immediately, it was consumed by that blinding light.
【We will protect each other.】
【The Immortal Blade has regained part of its memory.】
【Hidden Storyline has been activated.】
【Hidden Storyline: Reunion】
【Only by completing the Hidden Storyline can the players Lady Lam, No One, Ye Yu, and Cherished Dream continue to battle the Phantom of The Immortal Blade.】
【Reward: Unlock the Main Storyline.】
On the battlefield, the Phantom of The Immortal Blade was no longer present.
Yet, the health bar of the Phantom of The Immortal Blade was still displayed.
80%.
.
.
.
Madness.
It was madness!
The entire chat channel went crazy.
[AAAAAA!!!!?????[HIDDEN STORYLINE !!!!???]
"Oh my god, I've lived to see this game's storyline finally revealed!!!"
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[The person above broke their keyboard, I WILL BREAK MINE TOO!!!! GSDJHKDG DHJSGJHSDGDHJSSGDHJSGDS]
[MOONLIGHT CLAN! MOONLIGHT CLAN! MOONLIGHT CLAN! MOONLIGHT CLAN!]
"Moonlight Clan! Moonlight Clan! Moonlight Clan!"
The square was in an uproar.
All the news channels were in a frenzy.
The number of live viewers was rapidly increasing.
History was being made at that moment.
The path to the Main Storyline was closer than ever.
The four of them were at a loss for words.
The cheers were unending.
Already, the mailbox of the Moonlight Clan was filled with interview invitations.
Other clans were so enviously they got red-eyed.
Simultaneously and spontaneously, they prepared teams to challenge the Phantom of The Immortal Blade in its original state!
It was the opportunity to unlock the Main Storyline!
A part of the history of the First World!
At this moment, all the players seemed to focus on one point.
Hidden Storyline!
Not to be missed.
No One only looked at the mission name and forced a smile.
【Hidden Storyline: Reunion】
Does it want me to bring the Heavenly Demon In Black and the Immortal Blade together again?
Ye Yu also gulped.
What should we do?
.
.
.
The Heavenly Demon In Black was resting her head on her throne.
"If you have come to find me in hopes of my meeting the Immortal Blade again,"
"Then I have only one piece of advice: give up."
At this time, No One and Ye Yu were standing in the middle of the grand hall.
Both of them swallowed nervously.
"Master, could you possibly tell us more about what happened afterward?"
"No."
Both fell silent.
"I don't want to."
The master, who often teased them, was now incredibly serious.
Her eyes were red and swollen.
There was still a line of tears smudging her makeup.
She must have just been crying.
No One remained silent."But-"
"I'm telling you, I don't want to."
The pressure from the Heavenly Demon In Black was no joke.
Suddenly, both of them felt as if an invisible hand was choking them, making it hard to breathe.
The sensation was extremely real.
"Leave. I understand your good intentions."
"But the answer is no."
"Even if I wanted to, it's impossible."
No One looked at the face of the Heavenly Demon In Black.
"Master, may I ask why?"
The Heavenly Demon In Black glared at him.
"My father passed away when I was very young."
"My mother raised me alone from childhood to adulthood."
"No matter what was happening, whenever I asked about my father, my mother's gaze was always gentle."
The eyes of the Heavenly Demon softened.
"But in those eyes, there was always regret."
"She regretted that he left too soon."
"Regretted that she couldn't grow old with him."
"Regretted not having more time."
The Heavenly Demon fell silent.
"Master."
"You're having her eyes."
"Don't let regret be the last feeling you have for the Immortal Blade."
Ye Yu was abit amazed.
Senior brother... that's impressive...
"My last feeling isn't regret."
That sorrowful and seemingly endless face, under the moonlight, appeared exceedingly beautiful.
She sighed.
"The circle around the Immortal Blade, also known as the Sea of Flames, is a fragment from a previous Cycle."
No One remained silent.
If it is a fragment, that means—
The Heavenly Demon In Black smiled at him.
"Whatever you're thinking, your face gives it away."
"That's right. As I said, the locals can't access the fragments of the previous Cycle. Only Foreigners, the Outsiders like you can."
"Essentially, I can't get past it to meet him, even if I wanted to."
"You'd best abandon the idea of persuading me."
The emotions in her heart had been conflicting for countless eternities.
Half of her just wants to be with the Immortal Blade.
The other half doesn't want to torment anyone.
No One opened the friends interface.
【Player No One wants to become friends.】
The notification appeared next to the Heavenly Demon In Black.
"You cheeky kid, you want to be friends with your master? Are you worthy?"
The Heavenly Demon In Black looked at No One with a teasing smile.
His face was very serious at that moment.
"So, if you could face the Immortal Blade in person, would you do it?"
The Heavenly Demon looked at No One.
Those determined eyes.
What a beautiful sight.
In those eyes, she remembered the Immortal Blade from years ago.
Whenever he wanted to do something, he was unwavering.
She smiled, a heartfelt smile, but her expression was truly filled with sorrow.
"I..."
"I don't know anymore."
【You and the Heavenly Demon In Black have become friends.】
No One nodded and turned to leave.
"Don't worry, your face already tell me what I need to know."
"Let's go, Ye Yu."
"Huh? Where are we going, senior brother?"
"Crossing the Sea of Flames."