Then another.
Then a third.
Seven lanterns appeared in the darkness.
The same number as the shells on Su Yubing's bracelet.
The young man swallowed.
"They are awake."
Far ahead, Su Yubing suddenly stopped walking.
Mo Yuxin turned toward her.
"What is it?"
Su Yubing looked at the mountain.
Her expression was thoughtful.
"Someone just called my name."
Mo Yuxin's hand immediately found hers.
"Did you hear where it came from?"
Su Yubing pointed toward the summit.
"There."
A bell rang.
Once.
Then twice.
Then seven times.
Mo Yuxin stared at the mountain.
Her eyes narrowed.
"We are not going back."
Su Yubing smiled.
"I wasn't planning to."
They continued walking.
Behind them, Bluewave City disappeared beyond the trees.
Ahead of them, Ghost Lantern Mountain waited.
And on its highest peak, hidden among the ruined halls of an ancient sect, a stone throne began to glow.
Someone was sitting on it.
The figure looked human.
Almost.
