Buzz... Buzz... Buzz... As the rune fragments drew closer, they behaved like long-lost companions searching for each other in a sea of people. The moment they found their match, they fused together seamlessly. However, the energy consumed in this process was several times greater than before. With time, amidst the sea of violet imperial flames, fully formed runes began to take shape. An hour later, tens of thousands of runes hovered in the void, and at that sight, everyone’s hearts leaped to their throats. "Long Chen, this is where we failed last time. You need to be careful." Moon Xiaoqian’s face paled as she recalled their previous failure. "Don't worry." Long Chen's voice was calm and unwavering. PAH! Moon Xiaoqian suddenly clapped her hands together. Divine light surged from the center of her forehead, and instantly, the runes floating in the void were pulled together by an invisible force. BOOM! A thunderous explosion shook the heavens. Long Chen...