Dust had not yet settled when Quinn caught a vague glimpse of a figure still standing proudly. Without thinking, she knew for certain it was Guding. Within her domain, no one else was present except for herself and Guding. The moment she saw that silhouette, she also realized that things had not developed as she had imagined. Not only had Guding not been killed, but it seemed that he had become much stronger.
Quinn watched from a distance, waiting for the dust to clear completely. She did not act rashly; facing the unknown, one should not strike blindly—this was what her teacher had taught her many years ago.
Guding remained motionless in his spot, which intensified Quinn's unease. By now, the dust gradually dissipated, and she finally saw the change that had taken place within Guding.