The ocean barrier remained stable.
The crack still glowed faintly in the distance, but the shield itself held strong. The island defenses continued humming quietly as energy flowed through the ancient structures.
But the focus on the summit terrace had shifted.
Now it was on Shunya.
He stood in the center of the white stone platform, staring at the faint system interface floating across his vision.
[Network Perception — Active]
Shunya rubbed his eyes.
"I do not like abilities that activate themselves."
Feng Xia folded her arms.
"That means the system is confident enough to use them."
"That does not make me feel better."
Lei Tian leaned against one of the terrace pillars, watching with mild amusement.
"You look like someone who accidentally learned to hear whispers from across the world."
"That is exactly what it feels like."
The system pulsed softly again.
Shunya felt it immediately.
The sensation returned.
Not sight.
Not sound.
But threads.
