Chapter 86 - New Choices (Part 2)

Before returning to his cultivation, Tian Ling walked slowly through the corridors of his palace in the Mystic Realm. The walls were adorned with ancient inscriptions and tapestries that told stories of legendary cultivators. The silence was broken only by the soft sound of his footsteps and the distant rustling of leaves from the trees outside.

He stopped before a window overlooking a serene lake, its waters reflecting the sparkle of the stars and the gentle light of the crescent moon. Crossing his arms over his chest, he sighed deeply, allowing his thoughts to drift freely.

"Did I make the right choice?" he murmured to himself, his voice barely above a whisper. "The system's first option was really tempting..."