Due to prolonged slumber, the Great Town Spirit named Phillis fell into a brief state of disarray.
Echoing Lo Chen's words, her sluggish gaze gradually regained life, her blurry vision becoming clear with the passage of time.
A while passed...
Staring blankly at the figure she hadn't seen in thousands of years, Phillis's elemental eyes widened abruptly, a feeling of absurdity brewing in her heart.
Then, an indescribable emotion flowed from her heart, through her lungs, to her throat, until it spilled out.
"My God-King, the worshiper of the ten thousand nations on Earth, is it you?"
The unbelievable reality shattered Phillis's mind.
Since the Eternal Oasis sank into the earth thousands of years ago, her mistress fell into slumber, and she, adhering to her duty to protect, had spent long and hazy years in a daze.
Only for a promise that was impossible to fulfill.
But now, the promise was no longer a fantasy but a real contract.
There was nothing more convincing than the real appearance of the former God-Lord before her.
Although the opponent's divine aura had diminished greatly, Phillis could be one hundred percent certain that the person before her was the King of Kings she had dreamt of.
"Phillis, abandoning your form as a Town Spirit, binding yourself to this monotonous existence for a thousand years without release, was this your voluntary choice for survival?"
Unlike the surprise and shock of the other, upon seeing the once-served Mother of the Town Spirits reduced to this state, Lo Chen couldn't help but sigh.
The power originally mobilized to deal with intruders gradually subsided, and the runes of swords and spears on the doorway extinguished.
Phillis bowed in a submissive gesture, saying without complaint:
"As your faithful servant, your mistress's darling, even losing the freedom that Town Spirits take pride in, losing the body that enjoys joy and passion, and my senses decaying day by day."
"Even if my form and spirit are confined within this ugly machinery, the spring water mixed with bitter sand, the oasis filled with sand dunes and buried."
"In the eternal beat of my heart, I will also repeat the steps of my protection, always waiting in the dreamless dream, waiting for the King's return."
Her soft words revealed an unwavering determination.
Lo Chen remained silent, fully believing Phillis's conviction.
After all, in the timeline without his interference, this Mother of Town Spirits also guarded the Eternal Oasis's doorway for thousands of years under Ahmar's empty and hollow promises.
Until Lilupaal, with the traveler, arrived, liberating her bound sister from within the mechanical construct, releasing the pain that had been silenced for so long.
Lo Chen, always gentle with his followers, placed his hand lightly on Phillis's head:
"From this day forward, your mission is complete. Take me to Marykata."
"Yes, my beloved God-King."
Unsealing the immense door leading to the Flower Nursery, Phillis, just like a thousand years ago, served as the God-King's vanguard.
Easily passing through the door to the barrier outside the sealed nursery, Lo Chen, almost without hesitation, crossed the translucent membrane and entered the familiar garden.
The sweet fragrance was the lotus swaying.
The fresh steam was the gushing spring water.
Everything was just as he left it, unchanged.
As if time was particularly fond of this place, preserving its original form.
Lo Chen stepped over the closed Patisalan, and under Phillis's guidance, arrived in front of the lotus at the center of the nursery where the Town Spirit had been originally nurtured.
The lotus, resembling a lotus throne, bloomed a tender sprout, twisting and turning to connect to the Void Gate.
Gazing at the sealed door that could not be opened, Lo Chen reached out to touch it:
"Marykata is sleeping inside?"
His fingertips passed through the illusory door, causing no ripple.
Phillis softly hummed, watching the silent God-King with a slightly worried gaze.
Without turning around, Lo Chen could feel the intense emotions contained within, and couldn't help but smile.
"Don't worry, once I retrieve my scattered power and memories, I can open the door that has been sealed for thousands of years and welcome my mistress back."
"Scattered power and memories? You..."
Phillis trailed off, her eyes quickly revealing understanding.
She had witnessed with her own eyes the God-King using the Holy Spear, thinking it had consumed all his essence, but it turned out that it merely required time to rebuild the divine body.
No wonder the God-King left behind such a message, he had foreseen it all.
However, in his current state, the God-King still had a significant gap compared to the former King of Kings, at least that divine aura that suppressed countless Demon Gods was now weak and insignificant.
Could it be that the retrieved power and memories weren't enough?
In that case...
Phillis made up her mind, saying: "Please allow me to summon the undying Town Spirits to help you retrieve your past glory."
She believed that as long as they helped the God-King regain his power, the former King of Kings would once again make the entire Central Continent submit.
The Gilded People would regain the memories sealed in history.
"Hahaha, there's no need for my few remaining pitiful followers to run around."
Lo Chen turned around, his confidence evident in his laughter.
Besides, it was just an excuse.
With a thought, he glanced at his current state.
【Divine Being Template: Unlock Fusion in progress (22 days)】
【Talent: Wisdom of the Demon Realm, Dual God of Spear and Sword, Heavenly Imperial Seal - Unlock Fusion in progress (22 days)】
"Soon, it'll be over soon. Before that, let this incompetent partner of mine savor the torment before our reunion."
Muttering to himself, Lo Chen sat down by the lotus.
Just as he had in the age of gods, Phillis obediently served at his side, waiting for the God-King's command at any moment.
Time overlapped with the past, as if nothing had ever changed.
After a while, Lo Chen suddenly remembered something and instructed:
"Right, Phillis, leave a message for that companion who came with me outside, let her leave on her own. I've already found what I wanted."
Companion?
"I will obey your will."
There was no need to ask further, Phillis immediately obeyed.
No matter how the times changed, all she needed to do was obey.
Watching the Mother of Town Spirits in her elemental form gradually disappear, Lo Chen closed his eyes, ready to have a good rest.
But at that moment, a prompt suddenly appeared in his mind.
【Ding! Simulation attempts have been refreshed. Do you wish to start a simulation?】
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