Yao Xi's hands trembled as she slammed them on the wooden table, making the teacups rattle. "No! Not again! I won't let you sacrifice yourself this time!"
Madame Leisure flinched at her master's outburst but remained silent, her willow-like hair swaying as she watched the exchange anxiously.
Yun Tian's smile didn't waver. He reached out and gently patted Yao Xi's hand. "Do you know why Nian Shi is so strong?"
Yao Xi frowned, her crystal-clear eyes flashing with confusion. "No. Even though I inherited the God of Light's power, I didn't inherit her memories. All I know is that Nian Shi controls time—but that doesn't explain why he's stronger than other Primordial Gods."
Yun Tian leaned back, his eyes gleaming with deep knowledge. "The moment you came here, a new time node was born. This is now a separate timeline, branching from the original."
Yao Xi's breath hitched. "What does that mean?"
