Aldrian bitterly smiled as he could only say a few words to them before they disappeared. He did not even have time to say goodbye or anything like that, which made him feel bad. These people had left their wills here to wait for him for many years, just to see him return one last time before they vanished. They even tried to give him the little power they still had.
At that moment, the light entering his body gave him a warm sensation, and he could sense their power. Unfortunately, it did not raise his cultivation, but it gave him deeper comprehension in many elements.
He could also sense something else, which made his heart feel heavy and deeply touched. It was their hope in him—their hope for his glorious return and their trust that he would not abandon them, even though they were already gone. They were even happy just to see him one last time and to say those words full of hope and faith to him.
