C527 Peak!

"Finally made it!" Yang Chen exhaled in relief, the essence of light washing over him. The thunder still rumbled in his ears, yet the view before him had shifted dramatically.

He remained atop the mountain peak, bathed in a cascade of golden light that warmed him to his core.

"Exhilarating!"

A gentle breeze stroked his cheek, drawing from him an involuntary sigh of appreciation.

Within him