Years flew by, and before we knew it, decades had passed.
In a special secret realm inside Truth Hall, atop the Peak of Truth, three figures stood gazing intently at a crystal column not far away, their eyes fixated on the Fire Crystal Palace above, unblinking.
"How is it going?"
"It's close, the time is within the next few days."
"That's good to hear. Ivan is someone adept at breaking the norms, yet I hadn't expected him to reach this stage so soon, just over half a year later than me—a Great Sage—truly making me blush in shame."
"That's not all, Ivan has great fortune on his side. Perhaps he will be the first among us to achieve the throne, and then we will all rely on him."
Upon hearing this, the three exchanged glances and shared a knowing smile.
Standing atop the Peak of Truth were none other than the King of Ten Thousand Woods, the Ice Queen, and Hardy Charosi.