837. Director

The flames in the tower, though pale, were as splendid as fireworks.

People gathered together, cheering as they stared at the loft ablaze with Pure Fire.

Every face was brimming with excitement, emotion, and hopeful expressions.

They knew this was the birth of a new Shrine Maiden, the continuation of He Dao.

The new Shrine Maiden Lord would govern the Pure Fire, cleanse the Island of impurities, and protect everyone.

They sang ballads, genuinely happy for the succession of the Shrine Maiden.

They had seen the new Shrine Maiden Lord before, with her black short hair, amber eyes, young and beautiful. They believed she would surely protect them, bringing a glimmer of light to this dark end of days.

Underneath the Divine Sakura, Baobao watched the flaming tower with a solemn expression.

"Is this what loss feels like?"

She muttered to herself.