Reunited

The three of them turned towards the source of the sound, especially Xuan Ti. Hearing the pounding heartbeat, he looked at the four figures standing not far from them. Four figures he knew well, too well in fact. He knows very well the character, nature, behavior, way of thinking, each other's reactions when facing problems and their interactions when spending time together.

They could be said to be his comrades in the past when he was maintaining the balance of the universe. Friends who cannot be replaced by someone other than themselves, who have their own unique characteristics, that they really like and understand each other.

They are not just friends in battle, but friends in every moment, where they go through it pouring their whole heart out. Risking their own life to save one of them if they in a precarious situation, which requires sacrifice, not only physically but also mentally.

There were too many happy, difficult, sad times, laughter that they went through together, for that it was as if their souls were attached to one another. Wherever they are, they will always be together, facing obstacles together, in joy and sorrow.

The four of them held a special place in Xuan Ti's heart, he lost them greatly and was mentally devastated during the incident 2000 years ago. Feeling guilty, perhaps it was one of his own negligence, that Xuan Lung ended up taking the wrong step. If only he had paid more attention to it, the events of 2000 years ago would not have happened. But the rice has become mush, what happened, has happened, can't be undo to the way it was before.

His biggest regret is losing Phoenix, which until now he still hasn't gotten a definite and complete answer as to why she disappeared and carried out a secret mission, even Phoenix did not entrust the mission to him and carried it out alone. he was devastated about it.

Another biggest regret is losing his four comrades in arms. He was very sorry and devastated about the incident 2000 ago. If only he had noticed the peculiarity that existed towards Xuan Lung earlier, he should have been able to take precautions and the events of 2000 years ago would never have happened, and he would not have lost them almost at the same time.

Now it wasn't just that they came back to him in the circumstances. The one in his mind was in a state he couldn't possibly imagine. They appeared here healthy, fine, without the wounds they received 2000 years ago. But they appeared in a happy mood, even joking with him.

Xuan Ti, who is known as a person who is very able to maintain his emotions, charismatic and dignified in front of everyone, was not spared from his comrades in arms. This time his emotions exploded, tears flowed without him knowing it. Maybe because of guilt, regret that is too big, which is unstoppable. That's why this time the feeling exploded as soon as his eyes saw them in good condition.

Feelings of relief, emotion, happiness mixed together. Without holding back his authority. He walked over to them, hugging all four of them at once. And the four of them received his hug with the same feeling.

Deep sobs sounded in the center of the four of them. After a while, one of them chattered still in a sobbing voice. "I didn't know you were a crying baby, Xuan Ti"

Xuan Lung's sacrificial interjection, made all five of them that in the sobs turn into sobbing laughter "Yeah, we're all crying babies now!" remarked Xuan Ti, replying to Xuan Lung's sacrificial words with sparkling eyes mixed with happy tears.

"Well, who made us all cry like a crying baby right now?" it wasn't Xuan Lung who answered but Qing Lung, he was the second most authoritative person after Xuan Ti. His sarcasm made the five of them laugh even more blaringly.

"Well, how do you expect me to maintain my dignity, when you make me shake, when I have to see all of you die before my own eyes. And now you can stand before me innocently? Hah?" replied Xuan Ti with a serious and fierce face. As he folded his arms in front of his chest.

"Well, that's the point, it's a rare case to be able to see you lose your authority which is very famous, as universal as the universe. I admit, it took me very much by surprise. The almighty yellow dragon, Xuan Ti could cry like a crying baby. I have to record this in the history book of the universe and later to be passed on to your children and grandchildren. I can't wait to see their reaction!" Zhu Lung, who as usual is a figure who livens up the atmosphere, shows his skill here. Making his three friends nod in agreement while giggling, their eyes all stared at Xuan Ti. Want to see his reaction. And to their surprise, Xuan Ti's face flushed with embarrassment. His right hand was raised only to be placed behind his neck and he rubbed it there.

The four bursts into laughter, seeing the reaction that the almighty figure Xuan Ti could corner so easily. so far, they had never been able to make Xuan Ti feel cornered. They did everything they could but none of them succeeded, especially with Zhu Lung's resourceful nature, still unable to shake Xuan Ti's nature. But now they succeeded.

"I am speechless, Xuan Ti" Bai Lung chirped. Their laughter resounded in the courtyard of Banquan's main hall. Luckily only the seven of them were left there.

Xuan Ti, unable to bear the stares of the four of his friends, cleverly he diverted the topic. He lowered his right hand, puffed out his chest, then cleared his throat, with a serious look and asked, "How did you guys get back alive?" it was the biggest question, the second his eyes saw them a moment ago, a question that also wanted to assuage his curiosity.

And this time the voice that came out was a deep and firm voice, which was none other than Xuan Lung. yes, Xuan Lung is not the type of person who likes to speak recklessly like Zhu Lung, he will speak at the time and condition that he thinks is right for his voice to be heard. "For that you have to ask Phoenix" his eyes looked at Nhamso, who immediately seemed to soften. Every time his eyes looked at Phoenix, there was warmth there, as if he wanted to always fill together with her in the warmth he could give, always.

His eyes were still looking at Phoenix, a moment later he said, more precisely putting the fact "Unfortunately, for the time being, she won't be able to tell you" his gaze then returned to Xuan Ti, who had glanced at Phoenix briefly, then looked back at him. with tightly knit eyebrows.

His eyes looked deep in thought. 'How many phoenix involved in each of his lives, that she hide from himself'. His heart clenched for a moment, restless at his ignorance. But simultaneously he felt relieved, because of her, he was able to reunite with his four friends. Whatever she did for this one thing, he is very, very grateful and thankful to her. There are no words that can describe how happy he is to Phoenix. from the first time he met her. he knows that his heart has chosen the right person to accompany his long eternal life. And he is very happy about that. his heart has chosen a figure that will always make his heart feel peaceful and unpretentious.

This unpretentious nature, he learned from his interactions with Phoenix. Phoenix who always has a very gentle and kind heart, her behavior is always caring and most importantly there is a down-to-earth nature there. With the title that she has, she doesn't make herself arrogant but instead continues to trace, like rice that is getting old and ready to be weeded. This made his heart feel warmer and more peaceful. Phoenix is a very meaningful figure in his life, without her, he would not be the person he is today.

Amidst his attitude that was in serious thought, came a voice "I can tell"