"Hahahaha. Don't thank me so much, challenger. It’s your own efforts that earned you these gifts," the Creator said, stroking his long white beard.
"Still, I’m grateful, Creator," Chris replied, raising his head slightly while his eyes remained fixed on the ground.
"Mmmmm. When you grow stronger, return to the Void Realm to begin the second stage." The Creator smiled as he stepped closer to him.
"I… I will, Creator." The Naija (Nigerian) youth’s voice trembled. Slowly, he stepped aside as the Creator stood shoulder to shoulder with him.
"The Void grants you the opportunity to leave. Do you accept?"
"I accept. But first, I have some matters to handle. Please, Creator!" Chris clenched his jaw tightly as fleeting memories of Li Yan flashed through his mind.
"Hmmmm… I see. Alright, you’r
