A bed that traverses countless worlds

As the dazzling light faded, Lin Yu manipulated his "moving castle"—that magical bed—to land steadily on the edge of the shattered continent.

Before he and Erica could even savor the joy of returning to their homeland, the scene before them left them frozen in place.

The once devastated continent has indeed gained some greenery, with some low-lying vegetation growing tenaciously, but the overall sense of desolation still lingers.

What's even more heartbreaking is that the scattered survivors are all emaciated, ragged, and their faces are filled with exhaustion and worry, making them even more miserable than the refugees in apocalyptic movies.

"What the hell is going on? What happened here while I was away?" Lin Yu looked at everything and felt his heart clench. He originally thought that by purifying the Shadow World, he could at least bring some hope to the Shattered Continent, but now it seems that he was too naive.

"Could it be that after I left, they were wiped out by some kind of boss?"

Erica frowned and said in a low voice, "The energy fluctuations here are very chaotic, and resources are even scarcer than before. The situation is much worse than we imagined."

Just as the two were filled with mixed emotions, a group of people surrounded them, their faces wary and their eyes filled with hostility.

The leader was a tall, burly man wearing tattered leather armor and gripping a rusty axe tightly in his hand.

"So you finally decided to come back, Lord Lin Yu?" Zhuang Yu's tone was unfriendly, and the muscles in his face twitched slightly with anger. "You've been gone for so long, have you forgotten all of us? While you were gone, we were all starving every day and had to be on guard against attacks from shadow creatures. Life was simply unbearable!"

“Yes! You treated us like saviors back then, but where are you now?” Another ragged old man couldn’t help but complain, his tone full of disappointment and dissatisfaction.

Faced with everyone's accusations, Lin Yu was somewhat bewildered. He hadn't expected that his good intentions would backfire and he would be treated as a "heartless man" upon his return.

He really wanted to tell them loudly what he had been doing all this time, but he swallowed the words back.

After all, no amount of explanation can change their current predicament.

Moreover, the current situation is indeed due to his departure.

"I..." Lin Yu was about to explain when he was interrupted by another sharp voice from the crowd.

"Hmph, what's there to say? I think he's just a deserter! He talked a good game before, but now he's just packed his bags and left," a woman in a tattered robe said with a sneer, her tone full of disdain.

The conflict between the two sides was about to erupt, and a tense atmosphere filled the air, like water about to boil in a pressure cooker, ready to explode at any moment.

Lin Yu took a deep breath. He didn't rush to explain, but slowly manipulated the bed, preparing to check the various regions of the mainland.

He needs to understand the situation clearly before he can better solve the problem.

Lin Yu manipulated the magical bed, slowly floating up, ignoring the survivors who were still glaring at him. Let's see what they're made of; that's the only way to know for sure.

His bed was like a flexible spaceship, carrying him and Erica deep into the broken continent.

This sudden move silenced the previously noisy crowd. They looked at each other in surprise, clearly not expecting Lin Yu to do something like this.

I thought he would argue a bit, but he just started to "run away". That was quite a move!

"Hmph, putting on airs!" The woman in the tattered robe snorted, but her tone was noticeably weaker.

She was actually a little skeptical. Could this "deserter" really have some real skills?

Erica followed closely behind, silently observing Lin Yu. Seeing his composure, she smiled approvingly, feeling even more certain that her initial choice had been incredibly wise.

After all, how could a man who could make her willingly submit be an ordinary person?

As they flew over, they saw even more horrifying sights: dried-up riverbeds, cracked earth, and shadowy creatures that appeared from time to time, like a group of lingering ghosts wandering the ravaged continent.

Lin Yu frowned, his guilt growing stronger.

Suddenly, a resource point appeared before them. It was a small mineral vein, but it was covered with a thick layer of black substance, exuding an ominous aura.

"Is this the thing that caused this trouble?" Lin Yu's eyes sharpened, and he understood.

He controlled the bed, slowly lowering it onto the mine, then stretched out a hand, from which a faint golden light emanated.

The light carried a sacred aura, brushing over the black matter like a spring breeze, and melting away as quickly as ice under the scorching sun.

The previously polluted mineral vein instantly regained its vitality, shining with a metallic luster.

This scene caused the survivors who were secretly following behind to widen their eyes in astonishment, their jaws nearly dropping.

Just a moment ago they looked like they wanted to tear you apart, but now they all have shocked expressions on their faces, practically screaming "Holy crap!"

"What...what's going on?!" The burly man holding the rusty axe stared wide-eyed, almost dropping the axe from his hand. He felt as if he had witnessed a miracle.

The woman in the tattered robe immediately covered her mouth.

"The power of purification? He... he actually purified himself?" someone murmured, their voice filled with shock and disbelief.

Erica smiled with satisfaction at their reaction. He was like a shining star that would eventually illuminate the entire shattered continent.

Just as everyone was still in shock, Lin Yu once again manipulated the bed, slowly lifting it into the air.

He didn't turn around, but whispered, "Let's go, there are still many more places that need our help..."

Lin Yu controlled the magical bed, slowly flying towards the depths of the shattered continent. The survivors behind him remained in place, too shocked to speak.

They hadn't flown far when several figures quickly caught up. It was Su Yao and Aisha. Su Yao was wearing a light blue dress, looking like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting. Her gaze was gentle as she looked at Lin Yu. Aisha, on the other hand, was wearing a black tight-fitting battle suit. Beneath her neat short hair was a determined face, and her eyes shone with a determined light.

"Brother Yu, you're back..." Su Yao's voice was as gentle as the wind. She moved closer to Lin Yu and gently stroked his arm, and a warm feeling instantly spread throughout her body.

Lin Yu felt her care, and a warm current surged in his heart, making all his fatigue and guilt seem to lessen.

Aisha stayed close by, her voice slightly hoarse but full of strength: "Lin Yu, we've been waiting for you to come back. We need you here, and everyone needs you."

Lin Yu looked at them, his heart filled with gratitude.

He smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your trust and support."

In this warm and tender atmosphere, Lin Yu controlled the bed to slowly descend into an open area.

He took a deep breath, faced the survivors who were still wary and skeptical, and said loudly, "Everyone, I know that you have all had a very difficult time while I was gone. But please believe me, I will definitely bring the shattered continent back to life!"

In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Yu.

He began to recount his experiences in the Shadow World, from his helplessness upon first entering the otherworld to his gradual growth, defeating powerful enemies, and ultimately purifying the Shadow World.

His words were full of strength and hope; each word was like a fire, igniting the faith in the hearts of the survivors.

"I've returned, not to hide, but to fight. In the future, we will rebuild this land and bring new life to this shattered continent!" Lin Yu's words were powerful and resolute, as if he were making a vow.

The survivors who were initially full of doubt about him gradually began to show expressions of trust.

The burly man with the rusty axe was the first to kneel down, saying excitedly, "Lord Lin Yu, we are willing to follow you to rebuild our home!"

Others followed suit, and for a time, the air was filled with a strong sense of hope and fighting spirit.

A long-lost feeling rose in Lin Yu's heart.

However, he knew that this was just the beginning.

The resource problem on the shattered continent remains severe, and hidden dangers lurk in the shadows.

Lin Yu's gaze was firm. He whispered to Erica and Su Yao beside him, "We still have a lot to do..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yu's gaze suddenly sharpened, as if he had discovered something. He quickly manipulated the bed, sending it flying in an unknown direction, leaving behind a group of survivors filled with anticipation.