Gongsun Hai's funeral was held three days later. All the Extraordinary Beings from the Guardian Flame Lei Jiang Branch attended the solemn, dignified service.
Gongsun Hai's parents cried inconsolably at the funeral, fainting several times.
Ma Jin patted Shu Feng's shoulder and sighed mournfully. "There's no greater pain in life than a parent having to bury their child. Xiaofeng, you have to remember, no matter the mission, your survival comes first. Otherwise, it'll be your parents crying next."
"I understand!"
Shu Feng gazed at Gongsun Hai's remains, his expression complex. He seemed to mature in an instant. This was the first time he had seen a comrade fall in battle. Even though his relationship with Gongsun Hai hadn't been particularly close, his heart was still heavy.
Shu Feng thought to himself, 'The Void Demons are invading. There's no safe place in this world. To protect myself, the only way is to become stronger, much stronger.'
