City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In "Under the Divine Concentration," Gao Yang experiences a profound realization of the futility of resistance against the Sovereign's power. As time flows differently within this domain, the Kirin's defenses shatter, leading to a moment of surrender. A giant formed of gray mist approaches, symbolizing divine judgment over all beings. After a surreal experience, Gao Yang returns to the real world, finding his companions unconscious but safe. Long, a mysterious figure, explains his delayed intervention was due to the need for certainty before acting. He hands Gao Yang runes, indicating that the next steps in their journey depend on him, marking a transition to new challenges ahead.

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